FLASHBACK: Flooding in Pocklington in 2007
HALF a million pounds is being given by the Government to protect the centre of Pocklington from flooding.
East Yorkshire MP Sir Greg Knight said the new money was part of a number of grants made to boost jobs and encourage growth across Yorkshire.
He said it had been announced by the Minister for the Northern Powerhouse, Andrew Percy, who visited East Yorkshire last year at the MP's invitation.
Sir Greg, who has previously made representations for funding to be made available for Pocklington to improve flood protection, said: “This money will help to protect the town from flooding in future and is most welcome. This shows that the Government is indeed investing in the North."
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