Advice needed on unconnected earth wire.

[Red Tony]

If you don't know any sparky friends or family then you must bite the bullet and get a sparky out. Wouldn't be a lengthy job and you'll know you'll have a safe install once he susses what's what. As previously mentioned it looks like main earthing conductor protecting your property not connected.
You say you had new CU in 2016? If it is main earth and not a supplementary......go put the lotto on.
Please keep us updated.....
PS could you take wider screenshot photos as it might make more sense from a distance. It looks like your water is bonded but not your gas?

 

[Charlie_]

@Pete999
Who me?
Mistaken identity me thinks

 

[Charlie_]

I gave a funny Chaz, but it's hardly a joking matter is it, mot having a dig appreciate the humour in the reply

@Dustydazzler

 

[Pete999]

@Pete999
Who me?
Mistaken identity me thinks

Losing it big time sorry folks, hope it aint what I think it may be. cuz it's getting worse

 

[goasis]

Let's be honest, you're not worried about wasting someone's time, you're worried about spending money!!

 

[Rpa07]

Wow, someones made a boo boo there

There are a ton of these around and for a long time as well - last one I did it wasn’t connected for 20 odd years and the earthing was via pipework bonding. Zs of 2.70 ohms with bonding going down to 0.24 or so when simply connected!
Agree though that you do need to call the same spark if possible and see the shade of red on their face.
As Pete picked up though, that earth braid looks sparkling new so maybe some DNO work but as Littlespark came back - that earth conductor end has never been squeezed!
As Toyah once sang “it’stha mysthery oh it’stha mysthery”!
Looks as though that braid goes to that Henley block which it makes even easier for a connection and test.

 

[ipf]

PS could you take wider screenshot photos as it might make more sense from a distance. It looks like your water is bonded but not your gas?

Maybe connected....but not bonded to anything of note by the looks.

 

[Markyd]

FOR GODS SAKE....AND HOPEFULLY THE LAST TIME....GET AN ELECTRICIAN OUT NOW

 

[DC-backfrom the past]

seems this is common. I got called out last week and asked if this was normal by a couple who selling a relatives house. the new meter was put in a few years ago. must be a new type of wireless earth connection as well

 

[dmxtothemax]

earthing systems are complex with many variables involved,
not to mention lots of rules and regulations,
don't guess or take anything for granted,
get a proper electrician in to check everything
in relation to your earthing,
that way you can be ensured it is safe and code worthy.