As a physiotherapist in Reading, I often hear from community members about their struggles to find suitable indoor sports facilities. Our city lacks sufficient indoor sport courts(Beach Domes , Padel courts,Tennis courts) for our residents' needs. This shortage not only limits recreational opportunities but also impacts the health and wellbeing of our community.

In the UK, physical inactivity contributes to one in six deaths (Public Health England). Accessible and diverse sporting facilities are crucial to encourage regular physical activity among residents. The benefits of regular exercise are well-documented - it reduces the risk of major illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer by up to 50% (NHS).

Reading is a vibrant city with an active population that deserves better sports infrastructure. We need more indoor sport structures that cater to different interests and abilities.

We call on Reading City Council to invest in improving our indoor sports infrastructure. It's time we had adequate indoor arenas (Beach domes,Padel,Tennis,etc.)  for everyone who wants to use them.

Please sign this petition if you agree that an investment in our sporting facilities is an investment in the health of our community.