Groups and organisations in Amington are being urged to bid for a slice of up to £20,000 of funding – before the deadline closes.

Tamworth Borough Council, working with the Community Safety Partnership through Locality Working, has up to £20,000 to spend on projects to address local issues in Amington – and it will be up to the residents to vote on where that money is spent.

The money is being made available for projects which will run in Amington for the benefit of residents living there and which will do their bit to make the area a better place to live.

Groups can apply for between £500 and £5,000 for projects which they can show will make a positive change in the local community.

A number of organisations have already put in their bids. Groups which have not yet applied have until 12noon on January 5 to get their applications in.

We've put together a short video explaining the process.

Application forms and further information are available either by electronic or paper copy by contacting Yasser Din on 01827 709388 or email yasser-din@tamworth.gov.uk