THE Trafford Partnership is making £20,000 available to residents who have ideas on how to make their neighbourhood safer.

Proposals could include starting a Homewatch scheme, holding an event that brings the community together, or providing extra funding for an existing scheme.

To be in with a chance of being awarded a grant, applicants need to outline their idea in 300 words or less on the partnership’s website or complete and return one of the ‘Make a Difference’ postcards distributed across Trafford.

Grants of up to £500 are available to successful applicants, with the possibility of additional financial support.

Councillor John Lamb, executive member for Communities and Partnerships, said: “Our community funding events last year highlighted what a friendly place Trafford is.

“I am sure this money will help us build on the existing strong community spirit in place. We will consider any ideas that can make a difference across neighbourhoods, and make our neighbourhoods feel safer.”

All applicants will be invited to a Networking Event on Tuesday March 29 between 6-8 pm.

The closing date for applications is Thursday March 24.

To fill out the form with details available at: traffordpartnership.org/makeadifference

For more information call 0161 912 3434 to speak to a member of the Safer Communities Team or e-mail safer.communities@trafford.gov.uk