The dilapidated tennis courts in Romilly Park will be refurbished to the tune of £150,000.

According to the Vale of Glamorgan Council, the courts are currently "in a state of disrepair".

The surface is cracked, potholed and in places covered by a thick layer of moss.

Much of the fence is rusted and wounded by sporadic gaps through which tennis balls occasionally pass.

The Council has reported that the refurbishment will likely cost £150,000, which will be funded partially by a £45,000 grant from Tennis Wales and a £30,000 grant from the Welsh Government's 'Sport and Leisure COVID-19 Recovery Fund'.

The remaining £75,000 will be paid from Vale of Glamorgan Council reserves, specifically from a projected underspend on the replacement of the Barry Leisure Centre main hall floor.

Following completion of works the site would be managed and maintained by Tennis Wales via a seven year lease.

Vale of Glamorgan Council leader Neil Moore commented: "If we can upgrade them and a recognised body can run them on our behalf on a lease basis, then that's fine by me."