Council grant for Birdman

Organisers of this year's International Bognor Birdman have received nearly £9,000 from Bognor Regis Town Council to help stage the occasion.

The 8,867.20 grant from the council's events sponsorship budget will go towards ensuring the Birdmen's 30th anniversary on July 5 and 6 is a success.

Other events being backed by the town council in 2008 are:

Bognor CAN (town show and community festival) '“ 4,417.20; Bognor Regis Seafront Lights (illuminations gala) '“ 2,192.20; Bognor Regis Seafront Lights (Here Comes Summer) '“ 1,747.20; and Rox Music and Arts Organisation '“ 4,417.20.

All awards by the council are subject to receiving signed, certified accounts and also confirmation the event will take place.