REDDITCH accommodation providers can claim £100 towards inspection costs.

This cash boost is to help damage caused to the tourist industry by the foot and mouth crisis.

Providers are eligible to claim the one-off grant if their businesses have been inspected since January 1 and the cash is available until December 31.

The accommodation providers must have been inspected by the ETC, RAC or AA and are still eligible if they have applied for an inspection, providing a receipt can be produced.

Worcestershire Tourism Partnership has received £40,000 from Business Link (Shropshire) to subsidise the cost.

For more details, call Redditch Council's tourism officer Ray Cooke on 64252.