The Resources Committee and Tandridge District Council has agreed to set up a scheme to give council tax discounts for up to three months to homeowners who have had to leave their homes due to flood damage.

Since the flash flooding last month, 32 families have left their homes and over 70 households have reported either internal or garden flooding.

Anyone who has left their property due to flood damage and cannot claim their council tax costs from their insurers can apply for the discount.

This process can take up to two months and while Council officers cannot apply to the Valuation Office on behalf of residents, they will be available to help them complete the forms if needed.