COMMUNITY centres are being invited by Swindon Council to apply for cash support.

The authority has application packs to give to community groups with an approved constitution who manage community centres in the borough. They may be eligible for a grant of up to 50 per cent of the cost of equipment or improvements.

Groups which may be eligible include:

l Those managing neighbourhood community centres leased from the local authority

l Those owning or leasing other centres owned by the council, which cater for specific town-wide communities

l Groups which own or lease rural village halls not owned by the council. Application packs can be obtained from Jane Williams at the council, who can be reached on 01793 466502.

Completed application forms must be returned to the authority no later than June 30.