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Andrews checks flood recovery of East Riding
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Andrews checks flood recovery of East Riding
Published: Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:52:50
Communities Minister, Baroness Andrews, today saw at first hand the recovery facing rural East Riding following the floods in June. The Minister toured the area to see how the £1.6 million Government aid is being spent to help those in the most urgent need get back on their feet.
Over 1000 people in the county have so far benefited from emergency Government aid through the 'Real Aid' programme. They have received either money or household goods such as fridges, freezers and furnishings help them return back to normality.
During her visit Baroness Andrews saw how communities in Market Weighton and Hessle have been affected. She visited a children's damaged play area and a sheltered housing scheme.
She saw how government aid is being used to ensure that vital sports and recreation facilities are being brought back to life in time for the busy school holidays. Residents in Springville Avenue showed the minister their flooded homes and the discussed with her the challenges ahead.
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