Public tennis courts reopen after refurbishment

This project is part of a £30m nationwide investment to refurbish public tennis courts across the UK

A public tennis court park in Nottinghamshire has reopened following a major refurbishment.

Work on the four tennis courts at Conway Park in Carlton, Gedling, has seen them resurfaced and repainted.

The £113,000 renovation was carried out by Gedling Borough Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) with the help of funding from the government.

Free tennis sessions, leagues and friendly competitions will be held following the revamp.

Leader of the council, John Clarke, has said the new facilities would "benefit the wellbeing of the borough", and encourage people to "be healthier and more active in an enjoyable way".

"We've been watching the brilliant tennis at Wimbledon all summer so what great timing to be opening these new tennis courts," Clarke said.

"We're really pleased that the courts at Conway Park have been refurbished, and they look great. We want to thank the government and the LTA for their investment in our parks."