Coastal communities are being offered a cash boost and the chance to join a network of experts driving regeneration.

Communities Minister Mark Francois offered seaside areas the chance to bid for a share of £200,000 to help set up as many as 20 new Coastal Communities Teams and get their ideas off the ground.

In the past year 118 towns, villages and cities along our coastline have benefitted from locals joining forces with businesses and councils to help rejuvenate their areas.

There are details of the Coastal Community Fund at www.gov.uk