Bradford Council revealed today that it had been "overwhelmed" with grant applications for Golden Jubilee street parties.

More than 100 organisations, including schools, residential homes and groups of people who want to organise Jubilee celebrations on Monday, June 3, have applied for grants of up to £250.

Due to the huge demand, the Council has decided to impose a deadline of next Monday for further applications.

A Council spokesperson said: "We are delighted that we have received requests to fund more than 100 celebrations. We hope to fund as many of them as possible, but possibly not for the whole amount requested.

"Due to the overwhelming demand we now have to impose a deadline of Monday, April 22, for all applications."

Tickets for a garden party hosted by the Queen at Harewood House on July 11 will be available to 18 people in each Council ward. They will be distributed via ward councillors to those who have made a particular contribution to their communities.

The Forest of Bradford in partnership with the Council will also plant 10,000 trees across the district by as part of a celebration and memorial theme. Members of the public will be invited to plant a tree in memory of an event, an anniversary or a loved one.

The Alhambra theatre is to host Fifty Years of Theatre, a production involving local amateur groups from across the district.

They will join forces to perform songs and sketches from different periods of the Queen's reign. Tea dances are also being organised.

Any groups interested in applying for Council grants for street parties should call (01274) 751447.