Community Council seeks resident’s views on Keir Street Tennis Courts
Following several years of neglect, the Public Tennis courts at the east end of Keir Street are now not fit for purpose.
The Community Council are concerned at the loss of this public facility and have identified potential funding sources, which would enable the courts to be brought back to an acceptable condition, but the views of as many residents as possible are needed before embarking on efforts to restore this local historic facility.
Community Council Chair, Mike Watson said. “It is sad to see the decline in use of the courts in recent years, but investment in restoring the courts, including new, easily maintained playing surfaces, would bring this facility back into regular use for the community and visitors to Bridge of Allan.
I would encourage as many residents as possible to complete this survey”.
If the resident’s response is in favour of restoring the courts and any subsequent funding applications successful, the works would include providing an all-weather surface and disabled access to the courts.
Residents can have their say by completing a survey, which can be accessed at: –
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/BoATennis
Paper copies are also available in the library and at the Allan Centre. The survey ends on Friday 14 February 2020.
More information can be found about the tennis courts project and other Bridge of Allan activities, at the Community Council website: www.ccbridgeofallan.org.uk
I very much want to complete the survey but survey monkey tells me it can’t find the page.
Hi there,
Not sure what the issue could be as the survey seems to work fine for me. Let us know if you have any continued difficulties.
Regards,
Michael
One of the main problems of playing on these courts was always the debris from the conifers.
When our children were young the courts were quite well used. I think it would be good to have the courts refurbished. Does the Primary School not use them? Maybe they need someone to run sessions there after school & holidays to encourage use. Could extras like fitness machines be installed as well ???
Surely the overspill from the University would use the courts most days too ??
Opportunities for students to get involved in coaching kids there too ??
The one usable court is very popular over the summer months. I waited with my grandchildren for over an hour last year to play tennis but had to give up in the end. It would be a great facility, if the other courts were refurbished. Have not found the debris a problem, perhaps a brush on the court would solve this.