Further funding for flood repairs in Lake District National Park

Government flooding minister, Huw Irranca-Davies has announced further funding of £250,000 to go towards repairing parts of the Lake District National Park which were damaged or destroyed during last year’s floods.

On a visit to Cumbria to meet people and businesses in Appleby and Cockermouth affected by the floods, he said: “This new funding will repair some of the public footpaths, gates, stiles and footbridges that were damaged or destroyed during the flooding and will ensure visitors and local people can continue to enjoy the National Park’s natural beauty.”

The new sum covers the financial year 2010/11 and is in addition to the £250,000 agreed by Defra for 2009/10.