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Storms: Finance

Asked by Dame Harriett BaldwinConservativeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 6 December 2024UIN 16738

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To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what new financial support is available to local authorities affected by Storm Bert.

Answered by Alex Norris

The impact of flooding, wherever it occurs, is traumatic for the communities impacted and I have great sympathy for all those affected. The government is ready to consider local authority requests for Bellwin Scheme support which can help with the reimbursement of immediate eligible costs for the local authorities affected by the recent storms, including storm Bert.

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