Following
the flooding various parts of the district sustained last
summer, the council applied for a government grant to assist
homeowners. A total of £30,000 has been received and
will be distributed in grants of up to £200 to individual,
private homeowners. Anyone in Warwick District is eligible
to apply, regardless of whether or not their home was affected
by last year's floods. A minimum of 150 grants will be awarded,
on a first come - first served basis.
The grant can only be used to purchase flood alleviation
items such as flood boards, sealant or air brick covers.
Homeowners can apply for the grant by purchasing the items
themselves, submitting receipts and be reimbursed, up to
the value of £200. The scheme will be administered
by CVS-WD on behalf of the Council.
Councillor John Hammon, Portfolio Holder for Development,
and himself a victim of the floods said: "This scheme
is designed to help homeowners safeguard their property
against future flooding. We can’t predict the next
time we are going to get a month’s worth of rain in
24 hours, but we can take steps to help prevent damage as
and when it re-occurs. I would encourage homeowners, particularly
those who were affected, to invest in protecting their properties
and apply for their grant."
Application forms are now available via the following methods:
