Godstone Road in Whyteleafe at the height of the floods last February.

Tandridge District Council is reminding businesses affected by the recent flooding that the deadline for the Business Support Scheme is Monday 2 June. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible to take advantage of the £100,000 of funding the government has made available.

The scheme is open to Tandridge businesses directly and indirectly affected by flooding between 1st December 2013 and 31st March 2014.

Eligible businesses will be able to claim for costs which could include

· Non-recoverable insurance

· Excesses for repair or replacement of buildings

· Equipment and stock

· Removal of debris

· Temporary business accommodation or extra staff costs

· Structural surveys

· Security measures

· Additional marketing

· Significant loss of business, or exceptional costs incurred to improve access to/for suppliers and customers.

To find out more about the scheme, eligibility criteria and how to apply please visit

www.tandridge.gov.uk/yourcouncil/news/Floodsupportbusinesses.htm