Local government secretary Robert Jenrick has activated the Bellwin scheme, providing emergency financial assistance for councils affected by Storm Dennis.
Under the scheme, local authorities dealing with the impact of the storm can apply to have 100% of the eligible costs they incur - over and above a threshold - reimbursed by the Government.
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