MORE cash is being made available for community-led projects on the North York Moors.

The National Park has been awarded an additional £280,000 by Defra as a result of its achievements on such projects so far.

And applications to fund new community-led projects of up to £30,000 are now being invited.

In particular projects are being sought that aim to retain or improve local services, provide facilities or activities for young people, reduce the carbon footprint of a community or increase awareness of what the area has to offer visitors.

Applicants are advised to check the website moorscoastandhills.org.uk for full details of the programmes funding priorities.