Swansea Council officials have met with users of Swansea Tennis Centre to discuss the long-term future of the facility, which could be forced to shut due to spending cuts.

In February, the council revealed that it was considering closing the venue - which costs £120,000 to operate - in a bid to help plug a £17m funding shortfall over the coming financial year. However, it is hoped that the centre will remain open long enough for the users to come up with a business plan that would help to secure its future.

Graham Thomas, cabinet member for culture, recreation and sport at Swansea Council, said: "The decision to close Swansea Tennis Centre wasn't easy but these are tough economic times when we face a funding gap of £17m because of a difficult settlement from the Welsh Assembly Government. "We are, however, keen on listening to viable proposals people may have for the continued operation of Swansea Tennis Centre so long as there are no cost implications for Swansea Council. This is why we've already met with users of the centre and will continue to listen."