Prince Charles is to see the plight of flood victims when he visits the district on Monday.

The Prince of Wales has agreed to make a special visit to Stockbridge in Keighley where 400 people were swept from their homes by floodwater in October.

His visit follows an invitation from the town's Conservative councillor Andrew Mallinson, who called on the Prince to alter his schedule and see the devastation for himself.

During his trip to the district, Prince Charles will also visit the Little Germany area of Bradford.

The Prince of Wales was originally planning only to visit the award-winning Timothy Taylor brewery in Keighley.

But a spokesman for the Prince said he would also visit the Bridge Inn in Bradford Road which was engulfed when water swept over the banks of the River Aire.

"Inside the pub, which is newly refurbished after the flood damage, His Royal Highness will meet emergency services and members of the community most affected by the flood damage," said the spokesman.

"The Prince will then walk along Florist Street and see for himself the aftermath."

Coun Mallinson (Keighley North) said: "I'm absolutely delighted the Prince is willing to see the plight of people in Stockbridge.

"When I made my invitation, I didn't expect it to be taken up - he is a busy man. But it just shows he is a caring person and wants to see for himself the distress people are still in."

In Keighley, only about four families are back in their homes in the Florist Street and Worth Avenue area.

The Yorkshire Regional Flood Defence Committee met for the third time in six weeks yesterday and finally agreed the levy local authorities are prepared to pay to the Environment Agency to fund the work throughout the county.

It agreed to pay out £18.1 million - £4.7 million less than the agency asked for.

Regional Water manager David Rooke said: "Yorkshire remains at greater risk than other places as its defences will continue to be the worst in the country for many years to come unless further money is provided."