TENNIS enthusiasts in Bromsgrove can now enjoy an improved playing experience as the newly refurbished tennis courts in Sanders Park reopen to the public.

The £15,000 investment, funded by the LTA (Lawn Tennis Association) and the UK Government, is part of a larger £30 million investment in park tennis facilities across Britain.

Fosse Contracting Ltd repainted the courts, ensuring a modern, attractive, and safe environment for play.

This boost to local sports facilities is expected to encourage more people to take up tennis and lead to increased participation in the sport.

Leisure Portfolio Holder for Bromsgrove District Council, Cllr Steve Colella, said: "This work reinforces our dedication as a council to providing accessible, affordable and good quality leisure opportunities for our residents. Huge thanks to the LTA Tennis Foundation and central government for their generous contribution so that this work could be completed. I hope the new and improved courts are enjoyed by many for years to come."

This nationwide programme of investment is seeing thousands of existing park tennis courts, in poor or unplayable condition, brought back to life for the benefit of communities across the country, providing vital opportunities for children and adults to get active.

As well as weekly free park tennis sessions, with equipment provided, the refurbished courts will host Local Tennis Leagues, giving people the opportunity to get involved in friendly and social local competitions. The upgraded facility can be enjoyed for just £2.50 per court per hour, making it affordable and inviting to residents from all walks of life. Rackets and balls are also available to borrow from the on-site café.

As part of ongoing improvements to the tennis courts, plans are in the pipeline for a new online booking system and coded gates for more secure access. In the meantime, anyone wishing to hire the courts can do so via the café.