TEST Valley Borough Council is the first in Hampshire to take advantage of an innovative database for local businesses.

Test Valley 4 business is a new online resource that provides access to more than 250 grants and funding schemes. Borough economic development officer David Gleave said: "The resource is part of the council's e-government objective to improve the accessibility of information to its residents.

"We aim to support and improve the prosperity of Test Valley, and providing this facility is an excellent means of helping businesses in the area. It is often difficult to access grants information and the aim of Test Valley 4 Business is to ensure that money is taken up rather than unclaimed."

To view Test Valley 4 Business log on to www.testvalley.gov.uk or for details contact Mr Gleave on 01264 368309.