A MUCH-LOVED playground needs your vote as the ballot closes on whether it will secure a £10,000 makeover.

The play area of Christchurch Green in Wanstead has made it through to the last eight of a national competition and the one that secures the most votes will scoop the lot.

The competition is being run by tyre manufacturer Goodyear who received hundreds of entries before whittling down their shortlist.

A spokesman for the company said: "We received a record number of entries during this year's Playground Appeal and this is a clear indication that many children's play areas just aren't up to scratch.

"Christchurch is undoubtedly a very worthy playground that is need of a little tender loving care, so it would be great if it now went on to win the makeover money."

People have until this Friday, May 23, to vote for which of the eight playgrounds they consider to be the most in need of the £10,000 prize.

. To cast your vote go to mygoodyear.co.uk. The winners will be announced during the week of May 30.