Work ongoing to evacuate more householdspublished at 08:13 BST

08:13 BST

The council says work is “ongoing” to evacuate about 1,260 households within the 400m safety cordon.

Police, supported by volunteers from a number of organisations, are continuing door-to-door visits to provide residents with information and to “encourage people to leave their homes for their own safety”.

Since the Youth and Community Centre opened its doors to provide shelter, the council says it has supported more than 50 residents who required additional help – placing about 25 households in temporary accommodation.

The centre remains open.

The front of the Southway Community Hub.