Glusburn Park could be the first in the area to provide play equipment for disabled children.

The idea, which was put forward at a meeting of the parish council on Wednesday last week, was greeted with enthusiasm by members, who are to look into the cost and health and safety implications associated with the equipment.

Chairman Councillor Gill Birks said: "I have come across some equipment, but it was only suitable for use in a hospital environment, not for an open park.

"It would be a good idea because there is nothing like it in the area."

The parish council is now looking for funding opportunities for the proposed equipment, with councillors planning to levy a precept for it in next year's budget.

Following the success of the new skate park in Glusburn a number of ideas have been put forward to improve the park for young people.

Councillors suggested installing seating around the area, which would protect a laurel that is often being sat on and leaned against.

Cllr Birks suggested that large stones, similar to those used at Glusburn School, would be a suitable alternative to seats as they would be cheaper and less likely to be vandalised.

Also at the meeting councillors voted to pay for foam insulation for the skate park equipment, which will cut the noise levels down by a third.

Basketball players who have seen their court replaced by the skate board park have been rehoused at South Craven School.