Fighting the flooding in Uppermill, Boxing Day 2015 (Photo: ©StuartColeman)
Courtesy of Christine Wilson
Saddleworth and Lees District Team
Please spread the word, see below or click on the link: http://www.oldham.gov.uk/info/200578/emergencies/1574/flood_resilience_grant
Government grants of up to £5,000 are available for homeowners and businesses that have been flooded as a result of Storm Desmond and Storm Eva to help fund additional flood resilience or resistance measures for their properties.
The resilience grant presents a great opportunity for those who have been flooded to better prepare their homes for future flood events, both to prevent flood water from entering the property and to speed the recovery if it does.
Apply
Grants are intended only to fund measures which improve the property’s resilience or resistance to flooding, over and above repairs that would normally be covered by insurance.
Flood Resilience Grant Application Form
Property Resilience Grant Scheme Participation Agreement Form
Applications must be submitted by 31st December 2016 with all expenditure by 30th June 2017.
To apply please complete the “Flood Resilience Grant Application Form” and return it via post email:
Email
mark.stenson@oldham.gov.uk
Post
The Head of Corporate Governance,
Financial Services,
Floor 14,
Civic Centre,
West Street,
Oldham.
OL1 1UG.
Applications should be submitted and approved in advance of any work being carried out. If applications are submitted after work has been started there is a risk to the homeowner/business that they may not be eligible for the grant.
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