Businesses affected by flooding urged to contact Growth Hub

The hub – which is run by Swindon and Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership -  is collecting information and data from affected companies.

Businesses in Bradford on Avon, Chippenham, and the surrounding areas were impacted by the recent severe flooding caused by Storm Bert over the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, November 23 and 24.

Residents help save items from the floods at Dible & Roy in Bradford on Avon (Image: Dible & Roy)

In a post on its website, the Growth Hub said: “Wiltshire Council is committed to supporting the local business community following the severe flooding caused by Storm Bert, which affected Chippenham, Bradford on Avon and other areas across the county.

“To monitor the extent of the damage and understand the specific needs of businesses, the Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub will be collecting information and data from affected companies.

“This initiative will help ensure the council and its partners are well-informed and able to provide targeted assistance should support become available.”

The scene outside Alfred's Man Cave in Bradford on Avon following the floods. (Image: Trevor Porter)

Businesses impacted by the flooding are encouraged to share details about their situation with the Growth Hub.

Wiltshire Council and the Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub will liaise directly with businesses to provide updates as more information about potential assistance emerges.

To share details of how your business has been affected, contact the Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub on 01249 477287.