Bellwin Funding Debate
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Rishi Sunak
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Bellwin Funding
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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Rishi Sunak)
On 13 January 2017, there was a tidal surge on the east coast of England which caused damage to flood defences and led to affected families having to evacuate their homes. I am satisfied that financial assistance under the Bellwin scheme is justified to cover eligible costs incurred by three councils in respect of this flooding.
A scheme will therefore be established under section 155 of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989. Grant will be paid to the authorities to cover 100% of their eligible costs incurred above a threshold.
The local authorities are:
Scarborough Borough Council
North Norfolk District Council
Waveney District Council
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