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# Work to begin on new padel tennis courts in Lichfield
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/work-to-begin-on-new-padel-tennis-courts-in-lichfield/
- Published: 2025-09-30T14:06:51.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-30T14:07:09.000Z
- Description: Work is set to begin on the construction of a new padel tennis facility in Lichfield.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, Sport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45, News

WORK is set to begin on the construction of a new padel tennis facility in Lichfield.

Lichfield District Council has appointed Fosse Contracts Limited to install the courts at Beacon Park.

A blend of tennis and squash, the game is played on an enclosed court with stringless rackets – and has become one of the UK’s fastest0growing sports.

The three new courts will be constructed on the north side of the pitch and putt golf course – which is currently closed for improvements – with work set to begin later this autumn.

Lichfield District Council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for leisure and major projects, Cllr Andy Smith, said:

> “We’re thrilled to be bringing padel tennis to Beacon Park.  
>  
> “The sport’s popularity is soaring and this exciting addition will support our 2050 strategy, providing a new way for people of all ages and abilities to be active, more often and for longer.”

Michael Hampson, director of Microsports which is leading delivery of the project, said:

> “This project marks an exciting step in bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to our community.  
>  
> “We look forward to providing a vibrant space where people of all ages and abilities can come together, stay active, and enjoy the game.”