Tennis courts reopen after £75,000 refurbishment

Councillor Maggie O'Rourke said she was "delighted" the two courts had reopened

A set of tennis courts in Warwickshire have reopened following a near £75,000 refurbishment, Rugby Borough Council has announced.

The facilities at Caldecott Park, Rugby, now boast new hard court surfaces, net posts, nets, security gates and fencing.

It comes after the council secured a £50,000 grant from the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) and its Tennis Foundation's Park Tennis Project, supported by government funding.

Councillor Maggie O'Rourke said the council planned for the courts to host local tennis leagues and offer Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions.

She said: "We're delighted to officially reopen Caldecott Park's tennis courts following the generous support from the LTA Tennis Foundation.

"Through the Park Tennis Project, the LTA plans to deliver the biggest ever investment in park tennis facilities across Britain, offering players of all ages and ability the opportunity to pick up a racquet and play."

Both courts are open seven days a week and can be booked via the LTA's website.

Scott Lloyd, LTA chief executive, said: "We're delighted to see the tennis courts in Rugby's Caldecott Park reopen to the public - and in better shape than ever.

"Park tennis courts are vital for providing people with opportunities to pick up a racquet and we want as many people as possible, of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, to enjoy playing tennis and being active."