Denbighshire County Council (DCC) has backed plans for an "ambitious" £1.3m revamp of Ruthin Leisure Centre, which is to be managed by Alliance Leisure.

Among the improvements to be carried out at the venue is the provision of a new-look gym housing Technogym equipment, as well as a new reception and full-size all-weather pitch.

DCC cabinet lead member with responsibility for leisure Huw Jones said the project was an acknowledgement of the need to modernise facilities in order to increase participation.

Jones said: "This development will give people access to far better facilities, as well as encouraging more people to take part in regular exercise."

Click here to read more from DCC on its plans for Ruthin Leisure Centre.