Published: August 25, 2008
Public tennis courts in Burnham-On-Sea receive a funding boost

Public tennis courts in Burnham-On-Sea have received a £650 funding boost from the district council to repair recent vandalism.

The tennis courts in Manor Gardens, pictured here, were previously managed by Burnham Pool when it was operated by Sedgemoor District Council.

However, when the transfer of the lease was completed to new bosses Sara Cox-Conklin and Mark Conklin earlier this year, new arrangements for court hire and maintenance needed to be made.

Sedgemoor spokesperson Sam Elliott told Burnham-On-Sea.com this week: "Unfortunately, concerns were also raised to the council's leisure department about recent vandalism occurring within the courts."

"This vandalism included the destruction of the nets and some of the perimeter fencing. Sedgemoor has acted to replace the two nets and carry out repairs costing £650 to the perimeter fencing."

The council's clean surroundings team will also be carrying out regular ground checks to inspect and clean the courts in the future.

"It is hoped these improvements and regular checks will allow the community of Burnham to continue to use the courts and benefit from the rewards of regular exercise."

"Should residents wish to raise any concerns about the courts or wish to report any vandalism please contact Sedgemoor Direct on 0845 408 2540," added Sam.

The tennis courts do not currently need to be booked and can be used on a first-come first-use basis, although the council hopes to introduce a booking facility soon.