Local communities across Central Southern England have received nearly £160,000 in funding for protection against extreme weather.

Electricity network operator Southern Electric Power Distribution (SEPD) awarded the money as part of its £1 million Resilient Communities Fund.

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The funds will be put towards projects to improve the ability of towns and villages to withstand extreme weather events.

Proposals include improving flood defences and installing back-up generators in the community hall.

Stuart Hogarth, Director of Distribution at SEPD, said: "Although we have only given £160,000 in this round, we have deferred making a decision for some other applicants until we get more detailed information from them."

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