Skate parks, gymnastics and football are among the projects to receive funding in the latest round of awards from the Sports Council for Wales.

Almost £72,000 was awarded to Torfaen County Borough Council to fund pitch improvements at Penylan Playing Fields which includes the construction of a second full-size football, while just over £37,000 went to Caerphilly County Borough Council for a new indoor skate park at the Aberbargoed Leisure Centre, which is in an area of social deprivation. A committee has been created to play an active role in the management of the facility, which will offer girls-only sessions with a female skate instructor.

More than £30,000 will go to Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council to improve the pitch at Tonyrefail Boys and Girls Club, which will allow for the development a girl's football section. A final £20,000 was awarded to the Islwyn Gymnastics Club for new equipment. Details: +44 (0)29 2030 0527