Accrington Stanley Community Trust is delighted to announce that planning permission has been granted for the development of brand-new padel courts at the Stanley Sports Hub.

The project will see two state-of-the-art padel courts installed at the Trust’s flagship community sports facility in Accrington, bringing one of the world’s fastest-growing sports to the town for the first time.

Construction work is expected to begin in the coming weeks, with the new courts scheduled to be completed and open to the public later this summer.

Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports globally, combining elements of tennis and squash in a fun, fast-paced and highly social format. Played on an enclosed court surrounded by glass and mesh panels, the sport is easy to learn and suitable for players of all ages and abilities, making it ideal for families, beginners and experienced racket sport players alike.

The addition of padel courts marks another significant milestone in the ongoing development of the Stanley Sports Hub. Since opening, the facility has become a key destination for sport and physical activity in Hyndburn, offering football, multi-sport, fitness classes and a wide range of community programmes.

By introducing padel to the site, the Trust aims to provide a new and exciting activity for the local community while continuing to expand the range of facilities available at the Stanley Sports Hub.

Martin Fearon, CEO of Accrington Stanley Community Trust, said:

“We’re really pleased to have received planning permission for the new padel courts at the Stanley Sports Hub. Padel is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world and we’re excited to be bringing it to Accrington for the first time.

The courts will provide another fantastic opportunity for people of all ages and abilities to get active, try something new and enjoy sport in a social and welcoming environment. This development is part of our ongoing commitment to investing in facilities that benefit the whole community, and we’re looking forward to welcoming players onto the courts later this summer.”

Further information on court bookings, launch events and opportunities for the community to try padel will be announced in the coming months as the project progresses.

Updates on the development will be shared via the Accrington Stanley Community Trust website and social media channels.