Merton Council is investing £300,000 to help it become London’s first dedicated Borough of Sport.

The money will be distributed over the next three years, with £100,000 available in the first round which opens next month.

Grants of up to £5,000 will be available for clubs and organisations to help them deliver free and low-cost sport activity in the borough.

The fund will particularly seek to support getting more under 16s and over 65s active.