Home and business owners who suffered from flooding are being urged to seek financial help from a recently announced grant and help protect their property in the future with a tailored report.
Earlier this month the Prime Minister, David Cameron MP, announced a new scheme. The ‘Repair and Renew Grant’, will provide funding up to £5,000 to home owners and businesses affected by recent flooding to fund work to improve their property’s resistance to future adverse weather conditions.
This is a one-off scheme in addition to existing schemes the Government has put in place, such as the Bellwin Scheme, the Severe Weather Recovery Scheme and the Farming Recovery Fund to support local authorities, businesses, homeowners and farmers dealing with the aftermath of flooding around the country.
The Island’s MP, Andrew Turner said:
“Many people have contacted me asking for more details about this scheme, but they are still being finalised. I know the effects of having your home or business flooded last for a long time after the water has disappeared. Carrying out repairs is stressful as well as expensive and can force insurance premiums up. I would urge everyone eligible for this grant to consider applying as soon as the scheme is up and running as it will enable you to do the very best you can to ensure your property is as flood-resistant as possible for the future.”
The scheme will start on 1st April 2014 and will be administered by the Isle of Wight Council with expenditure refunded by the Government. Homeowners and business flooded between 1st December 2013 and 31st March 2014 will be able to obtain a tailored report on the type of flood resilience measures appropriate for their property; the cost of the report will be covered by the grant. More detailed information, including how to apply will be available as soon as details are finalised.
More details of the various schemes (including examples of what types of work will be covered) are available on the following website: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/284174/Flood-Support-Schemes-guidance.pdf
