Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our recent community survey. Based on your feedback, we’re now moving ahead with plans to apply for planning permission for two padel courts in Napton.

With continued support—and a bit of luck—we hope to see the plans approved soon. You can read all the comments from the survey here.

Behind the scenes, it’s been a busy few weeks. We’ve completed topographical, biodiversity, and noise surveys as part of the planning process, and progress is moving steadily forward.

We’re also excited to share that, through a mix of grants, sponsorship, investment, and generous donations, we’ve already raised over £70,000. That leaves just £100,000 to go to bring the courts to life.

If you’re interested in investing, donating, or sponsoring, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch via the website or pass the word on to others who might be keen to support this exciting project for the village.