Another £4,000 is available from the Ward Councillors' Initiative Fund for local organisations in Paulton to bid for. The money should be used for projects or equipment which is not otherwise funded by B&NES Council.

Last year, the money went towards the Party in the Park event, the Paulton Games, Pride in Paulton and other schemes, such as a shed annex for the League of Friends Paulton Hospital Charity Shop and the creation of an outdoor play space for young children at the Wesley Hall. There have also been swimming sessions for disadvantaged children, organised by the Children's Centre, who have also benefited from the money.

Cllr John Bull, Paulton Councillor, commented: "This is a brilliant opportunity for local sports and social bodies to acquire a small pot of cash to fund a cherished project. We will also be advertising a special surgery at which those thinking of making bids can come to discuss them with us.

His colleague, Cllr Liz Hardman, added: "Bids must be in by the end of this year, so local people should get

thinking now about projects where an extra few hundred pounds could make all the difference to getting a job done that will benefit the community."

Paulton people wanting to discuss the scheme should contact the Councillors by email: [email protected]">[email protected] or: [email protected]">[email protected] or telephone: 01225 835100 or: 01761 412758.