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Flooding grants

Published on March 3, 2020 at 3:17 pm

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.

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Council leader praise after Storm Ciara hits Rossendale

Published on February 10, 2020 at 11:59 am

The Leader of the Council, Councillor Alyson Barnes has praised residents, emergency services, staff and volunteers for their efforts after heavy wind and rain hit the borough.

There were a number of flooding incidents as bad weather battered the borough. A major incident was declared across Lancashire.

Councillor Barnes said:

It’s been a tough weekend for people and the weather has caused a lot of disruption.

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