Tennis courts in Welland Park set for refurbishment

At Cabinet on Monday 28 July 2025 Harborough District Council agreed to accept a grant award of £81,717.44 from the Lawn Tennis Association to resurface the courts and install new gate access systems. 

The gate access systems will be for a new booking system which ensures as many people as possible will have the opportunity to use the courts and play tennis for free.

The funding will assist the council in improving vital community accessed leisure facilities within the district and help to drive the council’s priorities around improving health, wellbeing and physical activity.

This investment comes as part of a £30 million nationwide scheme from the government and Lawn Tennis Association. Their aim is to refurbish public tennis courts across Great Britain and open up the sport to many more people.

Cllr Jo Asher, Cabinet lead for Culture, Leisure, Economy and Tourism, said: “We are excited to be able to upgrade these important facilities for our residents and support the Lawn Tennis Association’s aim to grow tennis by making it relevant, accessible, welcoming and enjoyable.”

This project is externally funded by the Lawn Tennis Association with no financial contribution required from the council.