Two of the biggest sports facilities in Yate could be improved further after £100,000 of funding was secured.

South Gloucestershire Council secured the funding, that is set to benefit Yate Outdoor Sports Complex and the Millside Play Zone, were negotiated from the Amberley Lodge development on Broad Lane in Yate, amounting to £102,773.

Since 2015, more than £10million has been invested by the Council into play areas, public open spaces and sports facilities, with more than £1.3million having been invested in the Yate and Chipping Sodbury areas.

In the proposals published today, a combined £57,618 would be invested in the purchase of new track and field equipment for use by disabled athletes at Yate Outdoor Sports Complex, as well as carrying out drainage improvements to grass pitches at the site.

A further £45,155 would be invested into enhancing the play area at Millside Play Zone in Yate with a new multi play unit and to expand an existing sculpture trail.

Cllr Toby Savage, Leader of South Gloucestershire Council, said: “I am delighted that we have been able to negotiate this funding and propose to invest it in a way that is going to make a difference to keeping our community active.

“With the Olympics and Paralympics only months away, I hope many will find themselves inspired to take up a new sport or activity."

“Last year, South Gloucestershire Council, like many other local authorities, declared a climate emergency, and it is important we educate children about the importance of the natural environment and why it is worth protecting. That is why I am pleased these planned upgrades to Millside Play Zone will help them learn while they play."