Following the challenging effects of Storms Dennis and Ciara the government has announced thousands of pounds of support, including grants, council tax relief, and business rate relief for local councils to support businesses and households affected by flooding.
The support for businesses and households affected by the recent flooding, includes:
- 100% council tax for at least 3 months for affected businesses.
- 100% Business Rates relief for at least 3 months for affected businesses.
- £2500 Business Recovery Grant for small-to-medium sized enterprises that have experienced severe and uninsurable loss due to flooding.
- £500 Community Recovery Grant for flood-hit vulnerable households in short-term need.
- £5000 resilience grant to support business and homes become more resilient to future flooding.
Furthermore, in addition to the government support, Worcestershire County Council has announced an extra emergency package of £250,000 to help communities and businesses following the worst flooding Worcestershire has seen in many years.
Wyre Forest District Council has also confirmed financial support for households and businesses suffering flooding as a result of Storm Dennis, The Council is granting 100% council tax and business rates relief for 3 months for dwellings or business premises that were flooded. This applies to a number of properties in Bewdley, Wolverley and Stourport. Any household or business that has been flooded and thinks it may be eligible for this support should visit www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk/flooding.
A financial support package has also been unveiled by Malvern Hills District Council on top of the County Council’s Fund to help residents, businesses and communities affected by the impact of Storm Dennis. £100,000 is being made available to support projects that help the long-term recovery of areas impacted by flooding. Residents and businesses affected need to register their details by using the form online at www.malvernhills.gov.uk/flood-support.
Kevin Aisbitt, Growth Hub Manager at Worcestershire business Central, said:
“Following the recent flooding and the effect it has had on local business, the Growth Hub is on hand to direct businesses to the government support and funding available in the area. We urge any businesses that has been hit by the floods to contact our team today to find out how we can help support your business.”
All the above support can be accessed through local district councils at the links below.
For more information contact the Worcestershire Business Central team on 01905 677 888 or email info@business-central.co.uk.
- Bromsgrove District Council
- Malvern Hills District Council
- Redditch Borough Council
- Worcester City Council
- Wychavon District Council
- Wyre Forest District Council
Further Information:
Flood risk management: http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/info/20236/flood_risk_management
Check Your flood risk (GOV.UK): https://www.gov.uk/check-flood-risk
If you are looking for further information regarding the funding and support available in the Herefordshire area, please visit here.