Southwell Town Council has been criticised for not yet agreeing how much money it will provide for flood defences in the town.
Newark and Sherwood District Council has committed £220,000.
The government has pledged £720,000; Nottinghamshire County Council £600,000; and the community itself, through the leadership of Southwell Flood Forum, is looking to raise £125,000.
District and county councillor Mr Bruce Laughton and the MP for Newark, Mr Robert Jenrick, and others are to meet ministers on October 11.
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