COMMUNITY organisations have been awarded funding to help victims of flooding in Northwich.

A major incident was declared in Cheshire in January after Storm Christoph caused heavy rainfall and residents in Northwich, Winsford, Chester, Tattenhall, and Warrington were evacuated from their homes.

Police and crime commissioner David Keane has awarded emergency funding to groups supporting residents who have been affected, with grants of up to £1,000.

The latest groups to benefit are Ashton Hayes and Horton-cum-Peel Parish Council, and Bollington Mill Management Company, who will use the funding to provide emergency food and clothing to families who were evacuated from their homes in Northwich and have not yet been able to return.

Similarly, The Hive Live De Bees will use the grant to carry out a clean-up operation at its entertainment venue in Winsford, which provides much-needed community activities.

Elsewhere in the county, funding has been issued to Pantry for Blacon and Pictures to Share in Chester, as well as the Roy Humphrey’s Foundation in Warrington.

David Keane said: "Even though it’s nearly two months since Cheshire was hit by major flooding, there’s still families feeling the devastating effects.

"At times like these, it’s fantastic to see our communities come together to support those in need and I’m pleased that my Safer Communities Fund can help fund their heroic efforts."