This in from the council, in their own words. Ed
Households and businesses affected by recent flooding are being reminded of a range of financial support that is being made available by the government via the Isle of Wight Council.
Many homes and businesses were flooded between December and February, especially in coastal towns – and in February the government announced ways in which it would support those affected.
Types of support
Support available via the Isle of Wight Council includes:
- grants of up to £5,000 for households or businesses flooded since 1 December 2013, specifically to fund additional flood resilience or resistance measures;
- business rate flooding relief of 100 per cent for up to three months;
- council tax discounts of up to 100 per cent for up to three months for flooded homes;
- grants of up to £1,000 for small and medium sized businesses which were impacted by the floods since 1 December and suffered a significant loss of trade;
- grants for farm businesses to help restore flooded agricultural land and bring it back into production as quickly as possible.
Councillor Ian Stephens, leader of the council, said:
“Many homes and businesses were severely damaged due to this winter’s terrible weather, particularly in our coastal towns.
“I would urge anyone whose home or business was affected by last winter’s flooding to check the website for information and apply for the financial support being made available by the government.”
Full details of each scheme, and details of how to apply, can be found on the council’s website
Image: © Wayne Whittle
