Plans to install floodlights at Bishopton Tennis Club approved by Renfrewshire Council

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Plans to install floodlights at Bishopton Tennis Club in a bid to extend playing time during darker months have been given the go ahead by Renfrewshire Council.

The institution has landed planning permission, subject to conditions, for the introduction of the equipment at its courts in the village's Poplar Avenue.The club, which is said to have been created in 1920, is set to add eight columns at the facility so it can expand playing opportunities from October to April.A supporting statement explained: "Bishopton Tennis Club has kept annual fees low and all residents in Bishopton and Dargavel are within walking distance of the tennis club."This led to us conducting some research earlier this year to ask local residents what they wanted from a local tennis club."In addition to a range of activities such as pickleball and cardio tennis they wanted to play on good facilities along with new initiatives to promote wellbeing and fitness all year round, even in the darker winter months."This became the focus for our vision to extend facilities/playing opportunities and fully meet the needs of our local community."The club, which has three outdoor courts, boasts members from as young as four all the way through to 89 years old.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a