People affected by New Ferry explosion expecting update on clean up operation
Many still haven't been allowed back into their properties
Hundreds are expected to gather in New Ferry tonight for a big meeting to give residents and business owners the latest on the recovery operation.
Many still haven't been allowed back into their properties after the massive blast last Saturday night.
A cordon is still in place in the area more than a week on - a meeting is taking place at St Mark's Church near to the site for residents and buisnesses affected
Cllr Warren Ward says they want to get businesses back trading again as soon as possible
"Obviously we've talked a lot about the humanitarian aspect of all this, but there is a serious economic aspect."
"This should be a thriving high street and we've been trying for years to regenerate this area"
"This is going to have serious ripple affects in terms of employment, there's businesses that are no longer there and they need to support their families"