Angus Council has accepted an insurance pay-out of just £3 million for almost 60 Brechin homes wrecked by Storm Babet which would cost £17m to rebuild. The figure includes the former Brechin leisure centre which is earmarked for demolition. £1 million council excess for flood damage to Brechin homesFinance chiefs have confirmed the council paid a £1m excess in respect of the claim. “The settlement amount of circa £3m is based on a number of components arising from the damage caused by Storm Babet,” a spokesperson said. “Therefore, for the substantial claim following Storm Babet, the council paid a maximum excess of £1m.