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Scolmore Connect strengthens industry-led community engagement
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colmore Group is reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the Tamworth area with the continued development of Scolmore Connect – the company’s dedicated platform designed to bring people, organisations and community-focused initiatives together. The programme refl ects Scolmore Group’s broader commitment to social value within the electrical industry, highlighting how manufacturers can play an infl uential role in supporting local communities. Scolmore Connect provides a structured,
visible and collaborative approach to community engagement and awareness. It off ers a shared space where partnerships can grow, stories can be told, and progress can be experienced collectively. It also provides employees with accessible opportunities to contribute their time, skills and support in ways that feel personal and impactful.
Following the success of these initiatives, Scolmore Connect is now expanding its support throughout the year. The company is exploring new community projects where its involvement can make a measurable diff erence, as well
as potential collaborations with other local businesses that can bring complementary skills and resources to larger-scale initiatives.
& BSI offi cially publish Amendment 4 T
he Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) together with the British Standards Institution (BSI) have released Amendment 4 (2026) to the standard Requirements for Electrical Installations (BS 7671:2018) (18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations), marking the latest update to the UK’s national standard for electrical installation safety.
This new amendment refl ects the fast-paced evolution of technologies across the sector and introduces substantial changes in areas including stationary secondary batteries, medical locations and Power over Ethernet (PoE). Amendment 4 is now available to be purchased and the previous version, BS 7671:2018+A2:2022+A3:2024, will be withdrawn in six months, on 15 October 2026.
Sebastiaan van Dort, director of energy and sustainability at BSI said: “BSI is proud to jointly publish this vital standard with the IET at a time when the UK is accelerating towards its 2030 clean energy goals. BS 7671 underpins safe, modern electrical infrastructure - essential for delivering the electrifi cation needed to meet net zero ambitions.”
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