More than 40 properties affected by Lichfield power cut - here's when it'll be back on

It is estimated power will be restored by 6pm.

More than 40 properties were affected by a powercut in Lichfield today (October 23).

National Grid became aware of a fault on underground power cables in the area at around 1.44am.

It initially cut the supply from 42 homes - however, many have since had their power restored.

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Lichfield powercut | National Grid

Fourteen homes in the WS14 9SS postcode area remain off supply as of 1.20pm - with engineers estimating it could take until 6pm for all to have their supplies restored.

Further updates on this fault can be found on the National Grid website.

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