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Whitehall triggers Bellwin for flood risk areas

Disaster relief funding has been triggered by the government after heavy rain swept across the country.

Communities and businesses impacted by severe flooding will have access to £5.25m to support their recovery.

Businesses affected by the Whaley Bridge evacuation will receive up to £100,000 in emergency funding to cover uninsurable costs.

Until recently, the FRC had little involvement in local government affairs. But with investigations into council officers becoming more frequent, where is the political accountability?

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