NEW flood defences could be built in Southwell and Hucknall if the county council is granted Government funding.
The authority has submitted bids for Flood and Coastal Risk Management Grant in Aid from central government.
Its transport and highways committee will also be asked to approve potential contributions from the council itself towards any successful schemes when it meets next month.
Southwell and Hucknall have been badly affected by flooding in recent years.
Last summer, flash flooding brought devastation to homes and business in Southwell.
In Halloughton Road, the water was several feet deep, with cars bobbing around on the surface. When the floods subsided it left a trail of devastation.
The council already invests £600,000 a year in flood risk management schemes.
Councillor Steve Calvert, vice-chairman of the transport and highway committee, has written to the Government to request extra support.
The Southwell scheme would see a contribution from the council of £600,000 and would manage flooding from the Potwell Dyke, Halam Hill watercourse and surface water.
The authority would contribute £410,000 towards schemes in Hucknall. In the town centre this would be to manage flooding from the Baker Lane brook, ordinary watercourses, sewers and surface water.
