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Following an incident in Hugh Street, Whitehaven on New Year’s Eve (31 December), support continues to be provided to affected residents. A face-to-face meeting was held with residents soon after the incident and another took place yesterday (Tuesday 7 January). Organised by Cumberland Councill, other agencies were also in attendance. Welfare and emergency housing support continues to be provided by Cumberland Council. Eleven households are being provided with temporary accommodation. Work was undertaken over the weekend to clear the area of vehicles, plus remove debris from the footways and carriageway. This was completed on Sunday (5 January). The structural assessment of the affected buildings has also been completed and the area remains cordoned off. Residents have been informed that some demolition and partial demolition work of properties is required following the explosion. There will be a full demolition of number 28 Hugh Street and a partial demolition of 27 Hugh Street. This work will start as soon as practically possible. The council will continue to keep in close contact with residents to provide regular updates and when safe to do so, they will support residents to return to their properties. They will also continue to provide temporary accommodation and welfare support. |
