Newry BID calls urgent meeting for flood compensation

Newry is still reeling falling the heavy flooding experienced on Tuesday.Newry is still reeling falling the heavy flooding experienced on Tuesday.
Newry is still reeling falling the heavy flooding experienced on Tuesday.

Newry BID has called a meeting of all those businesses impacted in Newry City Centre by the recent flooding.

The meeting is aimed at gathering the initial round of evidence to lobby for funding and support for the recovery process.

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It will take place this evening (Thursday) from 7pm until 9pm in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry.

In a statement Newry BID said:

'We urge all businesses, to attend so that we can gather as much data and evidence as possible.

'If you are not currently a Newry BID member, you can join by contacting [email protected] to be included in the data presented, or if you are outside the BID area, you are still welcome to attend for information purposes.

'All Newry BID members affected will be sent a survey tomorrow so that we can gather accurate information about the extent of the damage and to lobby effectively for compensation.

'Please register to attend by completing your details below and if you are a Newry BID member, you will be sent the survey details.'

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