North Yorkshire Council has called on the Government for additional funding to support flood protection plans following the damage caused by Storm Dollar.
Earlier this month, heavy rain and strong winds left hundreds of properties in the county's towns and villages flooded and without power.
Local authorities have announced they have requested £350,000 from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to protect homes from future storms and severe weather.
Councilor Keane Duncan said one of his priorities was to support Kirby Moorside and the surrounding area after 50 properties in Kirby Moorside were flooded.
He told the BBC: “The council is contributing £100,000, we have a £350,000 bid from Defra and we also have a £480,000 bid from the Regional Flood and Coastal Commission.” Ta.
“There are 120 properties in North Yorkshire that have been identified as at risk and could potentially benefit from the scheme, including Kirby Moorside, Kirby Mills, Gilling East and Helmsley. We hope to start maintenance in February or May.
Mr Duncan said the council expected to be able to provide around £7,000 per property towards flood prevention and mitigation measures.
“A range of measures will be put in place to ensure people have peace of mind when they need the best possible protection,” he added.
The councilor said he expected to know how much money the authority would receive in early 2025.
Earlier this year, the government announced it would invest £5.2 billion in flood and coastal erosion projects across England between 2021 and 2027.
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