Scottish Borders Council has announced applications are still open for winter flood grants.

Residents, businesses, community groups, farmers and charitable organisations are being encouraged to apply for the initiative before the deadline of 22 April.

The funding can be used for purchasing flood protection materials or carrying out flood resilient repairs.

In addition, business grants are available for those who are not covered by existing insurance or for farmers who have suffered damage to fields, fences etc.

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The flat rate grant is £1,500, with an additional £3,000 available for businesses severely impacted. Further amounts can be increased in individual cases if merited.

Since the scheme opened on 15 January, 333 grant applications have been processed totalling £685,647.

Council Leader David Parker said: "It is pleasing to see a wide range of individuals and groups across the region receive these grants to help them get back to normality after being impacted by flooding."

To apply for the grant funding, visit here

(LM)