THE first round of grant applications from a Teignbridge parish council have opened.

Moretonhampstead Parish Council allocate grants twice a year to local organisations based in the Parish which provide economic, social or cultural well-being of the community of Moretonhampstead.

The closing date for applications, forms for which can be found on the Parish Council website, is February 28.

For the financial year 2023/24, the council has allocated a budget of £2,000.