Derbyshire park tennis courts closed due to safety concerns amid heatwave
Tennis courts in a popular Derbyshire parks have been closed over safety concerns.
Amber Valley Borough Council has announced a temporary closure of Alfreton Park tennis courts earlier today (Thursday, June 25).
This comes after the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) issued advise over safety concerns caused by the impact of high temperatures on the court surfaces.
A spokesperson for Amber Valley Borough Council said: “Following guidance from the LTA - Tennis For Britain, we've temporarily closed the tennis courts at Alfreton Park due to the current hot weather.
"As a result, all bookings have been cancelled until further notice.
“The prolonged high temperatures can affect the court surface, making it unsafe to play on and increasing the risk of damage. This temporary closure is to protect both players and the courts.
“We'll reopen the courts as soon as conditions allow and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“Thank you for your understanding, and please take care in the heat.”