Decision details
Support for residents and businesses whose homes or business premises have been flooded in February 2020
Decision Maker: Chief executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
Herefordshire Council is designated as the
Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) for Herefordshire. This means we
have a number of duties and responsibilities in relation to
managing flood risk across the county.
A major flooding event occurred in Herefordshire during the weekend
of 15-16 February 2020, with river levels on the River Wye and
River Lugg exceeding the highest recorded levels on record. A major
incident was declared by Herefordshire Council on Saturday 16
February. Severe weather warnings remain in place for the River Wye
at Blackmarston, and the River Wye and River Lugg in Hampton
Bishop, meaning that there is a danger to life. Water levels are
expected to remain high for several days. We are still awaiting
government announcements regarding support for people and
businesses affected by flooding in February 2020.
Therefore the council is going to offer grants to the homes and
business affected. We will adopt the eligibility and funding to
households and businesses affected by the severe weather that
Government provides under the Flood Recovery Framework. This would
consist of a Community Recovery Grant, equivalent to £500 per
eligible household, to help communities with their immediate
recovery and a Business Recovery Grant, which will provide up to
£2,500 per eligible small and medium-sized business.
Contact: Stephen Vickers, Director for adults and communities Email: Stephen.Vickers@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 19/02/2020
Date of decision: 18/02/2020
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