Government releases second round of flood protection funds

Residential landlords in areas of the UK that are affected by flooding could be among those to benefit from a new wave of protection funding from the government.

Environment minister Huw Irranca-Davies announced the £2.6 million grant, which will be shared by 34 schemes and protect 534 households with new solutions such as storm porches, door guards and flood boards.

The investment forms the second round of the £5.5 million Property Level Flood Protection Grant Scheme, which was set up in response to Sir Michael Pitt's review of the 2007 floods.

Mr Irranca-Davies said: "In the future we must be prepared for more extreme weather on all levels.

"There are 490,000 properties at significant risk of flooding in England. Since the floods of 2007 we have been taking action on a range of fronts to protect against the heart-breaking damage and destruction that can be caused by floods."

Landlords with properties in high risk areas could also be advised to ensure they have adequate cover for their portfolio.

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