The Welsh Government is encouraging local authorities to apply for its latest round of Transforming Towns loan funding.

The funding, worth £5 million, can be used to revitalise town centres by bringing vacant building back to life.

The scheme, which has already allocated more than £67 million since 2014, allows councils to support projects that help generate footfall into town centres and help support local businesses.

Minister for Climate Change, Julie James said: "Our transforming towns programme continues to deliver great results in our commitment and ambition to revitalise town centres across Wales, putting them at the heart of everything we do.

"I look forward to seeing how this money is put to good use in town centres up and down the country in due course."

"We continue to have exciting plans under the Transforming Towns programme to make sure our town centres are fit for purpose and appealing to consumers, as we work to tackle economic deprivation and create further economic opportunities for our communities."

The scheme is now open for applications and closes on 2 November.