Published March 3, 2020 at 15:17
Following on from Storm Dennis and Storm Ciara, there has been some confusion over grants and compensation for people affected by flooding and storm damage.
Any compensation comes from a Government scheme – the Flood Recovery Framework. This is for local council areas that had been significantly impacted.
The criteria for who is eligible for funding is determined by the government not Rossendale Council.
Residents will receive £500 Community Recovery Grant if a habitable room has been flooded, and will receive resilience grant if it hasn’t been claimed previously in 2015. This is a policy decided by central government.
Information and how to apply can be found on the Council’s website:
https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/info/210193/emergency_planning_and_flooding/10736/flooding
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