A new 10-year partnership between Vale of Glamorgan Council, Wales, and Parkwood Community Leisure has kicked off with £3m worth of investment officially opened at two local leisure centres.

At Penrath Leisure Centre the gym has more than doubled in size and has been kitted out with new Precor fitness equipment and dedicated weights training area.

The old gym has become a studio for fitness classes.

The Barry Leisure Centre gym has been converted from a U-shape to a wide, open gym, and the Easyline suite has been relocated to a new room overlooking reception.

Investment of £1m was made on gyms, studios and cafes, while £2m was spent on new equipment and essential maintenance.

Parkwood's regional director for Wales Simon Hughes said customer feedback has been positive and record numbers are signing up for the gym's New Year promotion.