UK's winter floods land councils with nearly £250m bill, survey shows
by Press Association from Environment | The Guardian on (#187XW)
The cost of damage to roads, bridges, drains and other infrastructure could rise further, local government analysis reveals
This winter's floods caused almost 250m in damage to roads, bridges, public rights of way and drainage systems, a survey by town hall chiefs has revealed.
The snapshot analysis by the Local Government Association (LGA) warns councils have been hit with a huge bill following storms Desmond and Eva and the flooding they brought.
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