Corby residents asked how to improve the town

Corby residents are being asked to submit their ideas to improve the town as part of a bid for funding.

Corby has been chosen to bid for up to £25m from the government's Town Fund, which will support projects to improve the area.

Cllr Tom Beattie, leader of the council, said: "This is a great opportunity, especially as Corby is one of only 100 towns selected for the scheme.

"We are keen for our resident’s voices to be heard, so I hope lots of people will submit some ideas and please don’t hesitate to contact Corby Borough Council with any queries you may have."

The council is asking residents to submit their ideas on topics from skills, transport, job creation, and regeneration of the local community online.

There will be a Town Board to oversee the project.

The board will be made up of different groups and companies in Corby, from local businesses and associations, to the police and the MP, Tom Pursglove.

Corby Council said it wants a broad range of people and local businesses to bring a wide range of ideas and suggestions on how the potential fund could be put into good use.

Anyone with any ideas can submit them here.

If you'd like to know more about the Town Fund, click here.