Tennis courts to open near 'least active area'

Three new tennis courts are set to open in a park near the "least active area in Leicestershire" as part of a £300,000 project.

Oadby & Wigston Borough Council said the new facility, in Uplands Park, Oadby, will open on 31 May.

The council invested £250,000 into the project, with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) contributing £45,635.

Council leader Samia Haq said she hopes the site will help "bring communities together".

The council said members will be able to use the facility by booking slots and paying a "small fee", which will help maintain the courts.

Locals will also be able to play for free during sessions run by the LTA.

Haq said: "Parts of Oadby were recently found to be the least active area in Leicestershire, so I hope that this will help to change that and give people a chance to get moving and improve their physical and mental health.

"I really encourage our residents to come along and give it a try, and to take advantage of these fantastic new courts.

"Whether you're a regular player or trying tennis for the first time, these new courts are here for the whole community to enjoy."

Scott Lloyd, LTA chief executive, added: "Park tennis courts are vital for providing people with opportunities to pick up a racket, and we want as many people as possible, of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, to enjoy playing tennis and being active."

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