FACT FILE

Oct 22 2008 by Peter McCusker, The Journal

170 businesses were affected by the floods.

25 of these are still closed

43 received financial assistance totalling over £10,000

65 were based in the Chancery and 55 of these have moved to the Town Hall.

Businesses affected by the floods can apply for a flood relief financial assistance package through the North East England Investment Centre, which is distributing £500,000 of funding supplied by One North East.

For more information about the flood support package, call Business Link on 0845 600 9006 or visit Morpeth Business Advice Centre on Newgate Street.