For many homeowners and businesses, solar panels are one of those investments that quietly get on with the job. Once installed, it’s easy to assume everything will carry on working exactly as it should for years to come. And, in many cases, that’s true, however, there’s one component that doesn’t […]
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The latest news and features from the Tomlinson Longstaff team. From regulatory updates to health and safety reminders + our newsletters.
UK Government Announces Expansion of Solar Access
But What Could Plug-In Solar Mean for Safety and Standards? The UK Government recently announced plans to move “further and faster” towards greater energy security, with solar power expected to play a major role in the country’s transition towards more sustainable energy sources. Part of this ambition includes exploring new […]
Sparking up the North East
We always seem to be saying it’s been a busy few months since our last news roundup, but there just doesn’t seem to be any let-up, which we’re here for! Back in April, we celebrated World Earth Day and our own role in looking after the world around us, not […]
Apprenticeships, Skills and the Future of the Electrical Industry
Why Investment in Young Talent Matters More Than Ever For years, one of the biggest conversations across the electrical and construction industries has been the growing skills gap and the question of who will power the sector forward in the future. Behind every solar installation, EV charger, consumer unit upgrade […]
Landlords: Is Your Electrician Actually Qualified to Do That?
It’s a question that comes up more often than you might imagine. Picture the scenario; a landlord contacts a few electricians to arrange an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) on a rental property, and some of them aren’t registered with a scheme like NICEIC or NAPIT. They seem qualified, they’re […]
50 Years Registered with the NICEIC, and Why It’s Such a Celebration
When it comes to electrical work, not all contractors are equal. And after 50 years in business, every one of them as a registered member of the NICEIC, we think that’s worth talking about. Our long-standing membership of one of the UK’s most respected electrical accreditation bodies isn’t something we […]
Are you ready for the changes?
It’s big news for our industry and the customers that we work with. This coming April sees the release of Amendment 4 to the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671), covering key updates to align with new technologies and bring regulations in line with European Standards. Celebrating […]
Merry Christmas 2025
Festive Wishes A huge thank you to all our current and past clients, suppliers and partners for your ongoing support. Our office is closed from 5pm Thursday 18th December, as we’re giving our team of electrical elves an extra day to recharge, and reopens on Monday 5th January at 9am. If […]
Why World Standards Day Matters to the UK Electrical Industry
Every year on the 14th October, organisations including the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO), the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), as well as industry leaders big and small, come together to mark World Standards Day, recognising the collaborative efforts of thousands of experts worldwide in developing […]
Backing a Local Team: Tomlinson Longstaff Sponsors West Auckland Town AFC
At Tomlinson Longstaff, we’ve always believed that being a good business isn’t just about delivering quality electrical contracting services, it’s about being part of the community too. That’s why, at the start of the season, we were proud to announce our sponsorship of West Auckland Town AFC for the 2025/26. After all, […]
