article_snippet.sent: Pensioners and neighbours have criticised the £750,000 refurbishment of sheltered accommodation which Pensioners and neighbours say has made it look like Legoland.
article_snippet.sent: Graham White, 76, from Penarth said the changes to the property looks 'more like a children's playscheme' The 36 homes as Graham White, 76, from Penarth were before Glamorgan Council spent £750,000 including funds from the Intermediate Care Fund on the renovation .
article_snippet.sent: One pensioner, Graham White, 76, said residents think the property looks 'more like a children's playscheme than sheltered accommodation'.
article_snippet.sent: The colours should put up a sign saying "Welcome to Legoland".'
article_snippet.sent: Hayley Selway, head of housing for Vale of Glamorgan council said the aim of the refurbishment was to 'change the look and feel of the property and bring the look into the 21st century'.
article_snippet.sent: Mr White said after the colourful renovations that: 'Hayley Selway, head of housing for Vale of Glamorgan council should put up a sign saying "Welcome to Legoland".'
highlights_snippet.sent: Locals say the bizarre refurbishment is more suitable for a playground .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Vale of Glamorgan Council paid £750,000 for the unusual renovation .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: An earlier version of this article stated the Welsh government contributed £500,000 to the 'Legoland' makeover of sheltered accommodation in Penarth.