Flood-hit homes and businesses can apply for up to £5,000 to help make them more resilient to future flooding.
On 18 February, the government announced thousands of pounds of support for people affected by flooding following Storms Dennis and Ciara. Measures apply to those affected in district or unitary authorities that have 25 or more flooded households as a result of the recent storms.
The Bellwin scheme was activated for qualifying areas in West Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire which have seen significant impacts following Storm Ciara.
It has also been activated for qualifying areas in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Worcestershire and Herefordshire which have seen significant impacts following Storm Dennis.
