Deadline nearly up for grants

Windows – Sash, Sliding, Arch Windows, Bespoke, in a selection of colours Doors – Stable, Patio, French doors and more Bi-fold Doors – In Aluminium or UPVC Conservatories – Bespoke(UPVC service from design to installation Composite Doors – Choice of colours & design Garage Doors – Choice of colours inc match to composite doors TIME is running out for flood-affected businesses to apply for grants to repair and protect their properties.

This includes a £500 hardship grant which residents can apply for to repair their flood-hit homes until tomorrow’s deadline.

This is a one-off payment available to homes where water entered the property and caused damage – this includes damage to cellars and garages that are included in the fabric of the building.

The equivalent grant for businesses that were flooded in 2015 – the business flood recovery grant of up to £2,500 per property – also has a deadline of December 31.

Calderdale was the worst-hit area by the unprecedented floods on Boxing Day 2015, with over 2,000 residents and more than 1,000 businesses flooded.

Clr Tim Swift, Calderdale Council’s leader, said: “The council is firmly committed to doing all it can to help residents and businesses. We have already paid out nearly £3 million in grants and council tax discounts to residents affected by flooding and over £4 million in grants and business rates discounts to businesses.”