LANCASTER City Council is to provide £20,000 for community capital initiatives, it has been announced.

Grants of up to £5,000 are up for grabs to get local projects under way.

Council leader Cllr Ian Barker says: "This is an opportunity for com-munity groups across the district. If money from the city council would get your project off the ground, we want to hear from you."

For an application form and further information about the scheme , call Lancaster Town Hall on 01524 582057.

The closing date is Friday, October 29.