COMMUNITY groups in the Shipley constituency are being urged to apply for Community Chest grants of up to £500.

Community Chest grants of up to £500 are available for groups operating in the Shipley constituency electoral wards of Baildon, Bingley, Bingley Rural, Shipley, Wharfedale and Windhill and Wrose.

The aim of Community Chest is to provide grants to voluntary community groups to benefit, support and improve the lives of Shipley residents.

For further information and application forms, contact Rachel Johnson and Shipley Area Co-ordinator's Office on 01274 431005 or email rachel.johnson@bradford.gov.uk

The closing date for the next round of Community Chest applications is Friday, August 13.