Council to make emergency payments to households affected by flooding

Date published: 28 December 2015


The Leader of Rochdale Council, Councillor Richard Farnell, has asked the Council to make an emergency payment of £500 to households affected by flooding.

Councillor Farnell says there will also be more help to follow.

The Council is continuing to clear-up after the floods.

Call the Council's dedicated flood helpline: 0300 303 0420

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