SP Energy Networks has shared a statement on its website
18:14, 28 Feb 2026Updated 18:15, 28 Feb 2026
Wood Street.(Pic Andrew Teebay).(Image: Andrew Teebay Liverpool Echo)
A power cut in Liverpool city centre is affecting businesses in a number of postcodes. SP Energy Networks, which operates the electricity transmission and distribution network across Merseyside amongst other areas, confirmed a power cut was affecting the L1 postcode of Liverpool.
The ECHO understands the power outage was reported shortly after 4pm today, Saturday. SP Energy Networks said the issue will last until just after 8pm.
A statement on the energy provider’s website said: “There is an unplanned power cut affecting the L1 postcode area of Liverpool. We have engineers on the way.
“Once they arrive, they will get straight to work on investigating the fault. We are aiming to have your power restored by 28/02/2026, 20:16. We are sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.”
There are currently 18 postcodes affected. These are:
L1 4HR
L1 4HU
L1 4NU
L1 4HY
L1 4AZ
L1 4AS
L1 4BH
L1 4BW
L1 4BS
L1 4DQ
L1 4BZ
L1 4AR
L11 1AA
L1 1DQ
L1 4HF
L1 4AL
L1 4DE
L3 4DQ
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