LANCASHIRE County Council is providing more than £200,000 to fund community activities across the county.

The authority has opened its latest round of bids for Local Gateway Grants and community and voluntary groups in Hyndburn are being encouraged to apply.

There is a lower limit of £1,000 and no upper limit - although amounts typically handed out are generally under £5,000.

The grants are allocated through the county's 12 Lancashire Local committees.

Community groups interested in applying for a Local Gateway Grant have until 12 February to apply.

Call Janet Walker on 01772 530818 or email janet.walker@lancashire.gov.uk