ORGANISATIONS in east Cleveland are to benefit from the latest round of grants from the local parish council.

Saltburn, Marske and New Marske Parish Council has given out more than £1,700 in its latest round of grants to help local organisations.

The council has agreed to sponsor two band concerts at Saltburn bandstand this summer, contributed towards the provision of hanging baskets in Marske High Street, and agreed to provide a seat for a memorial garden at Bydales School, in Marske.

The council has also given money to help Langbaurgh Brass Band with travel and other associated costs.

The biggest grant, £1,200, goes to Marske Sports and Recreation Association to help the group cover expenses incurred in an application for a National Lottery grant for its premises at Marske playing field