A new operator has been announced for the public tennis courts at Victoria Park, Christchurch Gardens and St Nicholas Park.

Warwick District Council has appointed 'We Do Tennis' to run the facilities following a "rigorous tender exercise".

The organisation will take over in spring and will try to encourage people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in the sport.

Andy Moss, head of We Do Tennis Parks commented: "We Do Tennis is a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving, growing, and securing the future of tennis at all levels.

"We are extremely excited to be working with Warwick District Council and the residents of the local area to provide a first-class tennis offering.

"Improving the facilities is a great first step and our role is to activate tennis in the area and get lots of happy people with a racket in their hand, using the courts at all three sites for years to come."

Cllr Judith Falp, portfolio holder for safer communities, leisure and environment added: "When we laid out our brief for the tender, we were looking for an operator that would have a commitment to the local community at its heart as well as being able to provide a sustainable business model to enable the council to continue to invest, maintain and improve the public tennis facilities for the whole district.

"We are confident that working in partnership with We Do Tennis we can fully achieve our ambitions."