Last week the Guardian revealed the shocking state of several of the borough's playgrounds, many of which are covered in graffiti and smashed glass.

That sparked residents living in the Primrose Chase estate, off Milestone Meadow, Euxton, to contact the Guardian with their own tale of woe.

They're angry with developer Taylor Wimpey, who they say promised to complete work on a number of playgrounds by last summer.

They say the work hasn't been finished and now they've raised concerns over the welfare and safety of their children who are instead playing on wasteland, earmarked as the site for one of the playgrounds.

Mum-of-three Alison Smit is worried that bricks and building debris scattered around the site pose a real risk to youngsters.

The 33-year-old said: "The area near our house was supposed to be a small grassed play area with swings and other play equipment.

"It used to be a site where the workmen would dump rubble and building waste and it was just grassed over.

"The surface is uneven and bricks and sharp stones are now sticking out of the ground, which is dangerous for our children.

"It's coming up to summer and children want to play outside but there's nowhere for them to go so they end up playing football on the road, which is another safety concern.

"The company built this estate primarily for families with children, which is why we decided to live here.

"There were supposed to be three play areas but when they had finished building the last house the contractors left without providing proper play areas.

"Health experts say that your children are supposed to exercise and play outside to stay healthy, but what are our children supposed to do if there are no play areas?"

A spokesman for Taylor Wimpey said: "The public open space has been laid out to Chorley Council's approved plan, and we are in discussion to progress transferring the area to the council for adoption.

"This week, the Public Open Space Officer has made some comments regarding the state of the area, which have been taken on board and will be rectified within due course."

A spokesman for Chorley Council said: "There is no specific 'section 106' agreement that relates to this site. We agree that it is in an unsatisfactory condition and are in contact with the developers Taylor Wimpey.

"Because the land is privately owned, we have no real authority over it, but we are doing everything we can to negotiate improvements for local residents to bring the area up to the conditions agreed in their planning permission."