COMMUNITY groups with ideas on how to tackle crime in Sedgemoor are being invited to apply for funding for projects.

The Avon and Somerset Police and Crime Commissioner will issue a sum of money in 2014 to the Safer Somerset Partnership to support local projects.

The Safer Somerset Partnership is a group of organisations that work together to help reduce crime. It is made up of local councils including Sedgemoor, emergency services and health and probation organisations.

Projects could be about improving road safety, preventing burglary, tacking abuse, reducing re-offending and more.

To apply for funding, complete an expression of interest form by January 16, 2014 via www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/grants.