COUNTY councillor Steve Large has been allocated £1,250 from Lancashire-Local grants scheme.

The money can be used to promote or improve the social, economic and environmental well-being of the rural area.

Grant applications already received throughout Burnley include: camping equipment for Padiham Scout Group; start-up administration for Hapton Community Building Management Committee; Padiham Saints JFC - balls, training equipment and uniforms.

Any Worsthorne groups wishing to apply for funding should contact Coun Large.