FRESH ideas are being sought to improve the Bradley area of Nelson as part of a Lottery-backed initiative on Saturday.

People seeking grants of between £100 and £500 for smaller schemes in the neighbourhood are being encouraged to support the Big Local gathering in the Grassroots Centre at St Philip’s, Leeds Road, from 11am to 3pm.

Waqas Arshad, Bradley Big Local chairman, said: “A new round of funding opens this spring and we want more local people to be involved.

“Groups, organisations and individuals keen to improve the quality of life in our neighbourhood are being encouraged to apply.”

Those who are unable to make the session can call Waqas on 07849 116972 or Audrey Drinkwater, of Pendle Council, on 01282 661339.