Homeowners affected by the Boxing Day floods in Salford are being offered emergency cash to help them with the clean-up.

Dozens of properties were left damaged after unprecedented rainfall saw the River Irwell burst its banks on Saturday.

Salford council has now set up a fund to provide quick payments to victims as they look to get back on their feet.

They say each household that was internally flooded during the deluge on Boxing Day and Sunday can claim up to £500 in relief.

The scheme is similar to the one launched by Rochdale council earlier this week after the town was also badly hit by the flash floods.

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Residents simply need to fill in a form which can be downloaded from the council’s website. Identification is also required.

A rest and advice centre for those forced out of their homes remains in place at the Beacon Centre where people can get hold of emergency supplies such as cleaning equipment.

Although Storm Frank has brought heavy rainfall, it is not expected to lead to further flooding but council officials have sandbags ready to distribute if necessary.

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Meanwhile, residents in all flood affected areas are being offered an amnesty with their water bills.

United Utilities are asking customers who have been forced to leave their properties to contact them so their accounts can be suspended.

Customers will need to give a temporary address with charges only recommencing when they have returned to their homes.

For more information call 0800 912 7239.