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Written question asked by Lee Anderson (Reform UK) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Tennis: Facilities

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to help improve access to public tennis courts.

Answer

The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities. That has to mean delivering a range of facilities across the country based on what each local community needs.

We provide the majority of support for grassroots sport through Sport England - which annually invests over £250 million in Exchequer and Lottery funding into grassroots sport across England, including providing support for the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).

In 2026/27, £15 million will be invested into innovative facilities in England to help improve access to the sports that people wish to participate in.

We are working closely with the sport sector - including the LTA - and local leaders to develop plans for funding for a range of sports across the country. This will ensure that our investment in community grassroots sports facilities reaches as many people as possible to reduce inactivity levels.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
114284
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Access Facilities Tennis
Link
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