A children's centre in Bath has been officially reopened after a refurbishment project.

The Weston Children's Centre at Penn Hill, formerly known as Centre 69, has been given a new lease of life thanks to council funding.

Improvements have been made to the toilets and disabled changing facilities, while a new climbing frame has been installed outside and there is now improved access for families with small children.

Volunteers from The Prince's Trust have also helped out, putting in many hours to clear a large area of the garden of rubbish and weeds.

Councillor Chris Watt, Bath and North East Somerset Council's cabinet member for children's services, said such centres benefited the whole community.

He said: "The council's children's centres are promoting the health and wellbeing of children across the area to give them the best possible start in life.

"What's great is that centres like Weston Children's Centre also provide important services to the wider community such as youth clubs, after-school and weekend activities which helps to bring the whole community together."

The centre will now provide a range of activities and services including parenting groups, a childminding club and health visitor drop-in sessions.

There will also be the volunteer-led Toybox toy library and representation from the Citizens' Advice Bureau.

In the evenings and at weekends different groups will be able to use the facilities, including a youth club.

This refurbishment project follows the recent opening of the Parkside Children's Centre at Charlotte Street.

Meanwhile, B&NES Council's children's services has been recognised as an example of best national practice for its level of customer service by Government inspectors.

The department achieved Customer Service Excellence Plus status following a two-day visit in June.