A resident has launched a petition asking the Vale of Glamorgan Council to improve the play area in Seel Park, Dinas Powys.

Debbie Evans urges the Council to upgrade the park and install disabled access, of which there is currently none.

The play area is currently comprised of five pieces of equipment, some of which are rusted.

The white letters of the 'Seel Park' sign have worn away.

Other local play areas have recently undergone extensive refurbishment. They include those at Cosmeston Lakes and Murch Park. The play area outside Belle Vue Pavilion is also due to be upgraded.

"The upgraded play area at Murch has only highlighted the neglect of Seel Park which comes under the Vale of Glamorgan," Ms Evans said.

"In addition, the park is virtually inaccessible for those with pushchairs or mobility issues. Seel Park is the only available park on the Eastbrook side of Dinas Powys, allowing children to both play in the park and have an open space for football etc.

"As we all know there has been a substantial amount of additional housing built in Dinas Powys. It is a requirement from the developers to ensure that the local community benefits from these additional houses.

"This is known as Section 106. Over the last couple of years under Section 106 the Vale of Glamorgan has received roughly £10 million pounds. Currently there is £300,000 waiting to be used for the benefit of Dinas Powys residents, however it is yet to be spent."

At the time of writing, 162 people have already signed the petition in just two days.