Tobias Ellwood
Main Page: Tobias Ellwood (Conservative - Bournemouth East)(10 years, 9 months ago)
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Mr Pickles
Liz is a terrific leader and this is an example of how adaptable councils are. One thing has been noticeable: when we look at the television pictures of what is happening, we can always spot a local councillor, filling up the sandbags, taking care of the locality. That is what it means to be a local councillor—not just talking about politics, but offering practical help.
Mr Tobias Ellwood (Bournemouth East) (Con)
Parts of my constituency flooded twice over Christmas, though floods are predicted to take place only once in every 100 years. Bournemouth council and local agencies met affected residents on Monday and the big question was how Bournemouth applies for part of the £130 million emergency funding. Could the Secretary of State please write to Bournemouth borough council to explain the process?
Mr Pickles
I am looking at the schemes here and it appears that my hon. Friend has been successful. Perhaps we could have a word afterwards.