LOCAL community groups, charities or local organisations in need of funding can now apply for a grant from the town council.

Burnham-on-Sea & Highbridge Town Council's  grants scheme is accepting applications until Monday, May 20. 

Grant applications will be considered by the Finance & Resources Committee at their meeting on Monday, June 3.

A spokesperson for the town council said: "The money can be used to support the cost of a capital project, such as purchasing equipment or works to buildings, or it can be towards the general running costs, or to deliver a community event.  

"Providing these grants to our community is something that the Council feels privileged to be able do and we want to be able to support our communities where it is needed."

The council requests that all applicants read the policy guidelines before completing an application form, available on the Town Council website.

Completed forms, including all necessary additional documentation, are to be submitted by email to: accounts@burnham-highbridge-tc.gov.uk.

Alternatively, submit by post to: Accounts, Burnham on Sea and Highbridge Town Council, The Old Courthouse, Jaycroft Road, Burnham on Sea, TA8 1LE.