COUNCILLORS will be told at Friday’s Full Council meeting, (February 28) what the cost of the recent storms has been to Powys County Council (PCC).

This month the storms battered Powys, with huge swathes of countryside flooding.

Parts of towns, many roads and even a school were all affected and many praised council staff for going above and beyond to help beleaguered residents.

Cllr John Morris, (Liberal Democrat – Crickhowell) represent one of the hardest hit areas of the county has called for storm impact to be discussed by all Councillors.

He wrote to Council Leader, Cllr Rosemarie Harris (Independent – Llangynidr) asking for it to be put on the agenda

Cllr Morris, who is also chairman of the Audit Committee, said: “Storm Dennis has caused serious damage across Powys with many residents and businesses badly affected together with damage to our road infrastructure.

“I wish to request an agenda item is included at the start of our full council meeting on February 28 for members to be informed about the actions that are being taken by PCC to support our residents and businesses and for members to debate the issue.”

Cllr Morris added: “In my area alone over 30 residential properties were affected and about the same number of Businesses.

“This includes the Elvicta Trading Estate on the outskirts of Crickhowell with its 20 or so businesses and is a major employer in the area.

“It is vital that PCC is proactive in supporting both residents and businesses across Powys.

Cllr Morris added that he had been in touch with Welsh Government the Westminster Government and MP’s to request that those affected have relief from Council tax and Business Rates and that funding is available to them and also available to repair the many damaged minor roads.

An item has been placed on the agenda.

Council Leader, Cllr Rosemarie Harris, (Indpendent – Llangynidr) said: “The devastation caused by the storm captured on national news has been heart-breaking and our thoughts are with the residents, businesses and visitors caught up in the storm.

“As we move into a recovery phase the county council is committed to working with partners to do what it can to help.”

She added that discussion with the Welsh Government had already started to find out what financial support is available.