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MyLondon: Wimbledon tennis expansion row reaches Court of Appeal as campaigners claim they have a legal ace
Wimbledon tennis expansion row reaches Court of Appeal as campaigners claim they have a legal ace. Save Wimbledon Park is challenging the approval of AELTC's plans for an 8,000-seat stadium and 38 tennis courts on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Course
12 hours ago
Putney News: Two days of argument, three judges, no date: Wimbledon Park waits
Two days of argument, three judges, no date: Wimbledon Park waits
City Hall approved the scheme while assuming the land was held on a public trust. Was that lawful?
19 hours ago
SWP Response to The All England Club's Autumn Community Newsletter
SWP response to AELTC Autumn Community Newsletter. We note that your recent “community newsletter” acknowledged the involvement of “an objector group” in the legal challenges faced by AELTC. Recognition at last!
Sep 19
Putney News: Wimbledon tournament expansion reaches Court of Appeal
Putney News: Wimbledon tournament expansion reaches Court of Appeal. Controversial plans to expand the Wimbledon tennis tournament onto protected green land will be heard at the Court of Appeal next month.
Sep 19
SWP September 2026 Briefing
SWP are currently pursuing three separate legal challenges against the plans of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) to build on the former golf course in Wimbledon Park Our next appearance in court will be October 6th or 7th at the Royal Courts Of Justice We will confirm the date as soon as we know it – you are invited to attend and observe the proceedings The result of this legal action is expected within three months of the hearing Background The challenge to the AEL
Sep 14
Press Release: The Court Grants Save Wimbledon Park Permission to Challenge March's High Court Decision in Regard to the Issues of Statutory Trusts on the Heritage Park Land
Press Release: The Court Grants Save Wimbledon Park Permission to Challenge March's High Court Decision in Regard to the Issues of Statutory Trusts on the Heritage Park Land
Jul 22
AELTC Wimbledon Park Project - There must be a better way
AELTC Wimbledon Park Project - There must be a better way. The AELTC have been embroiled in disputes and litigation about this project with their community for five years. Many more years of dispute are anticipated. They have conceded that their current plan breaches the Covenants they gave in 1993. The Covenants have still not been addressed. Expert Tennis-planning architects have put forward alternative ideas which would avoid their breach and significantly improve the
Jul 10
CJI: Wimbledon expansion: Protesters claim that the Tennis Club is not listening
CJI: Wimbledon expansion: Protesters claim that the Tennis Club is not listening. Before the first ball was even served, protesters were already queuing in Wimbledon Park on day one of the championship, not for tickets, but to tell the All England Club: we're still here, and you're still not listening.
Jul 7
yahoo! sports: Tennis Fans Slam Wimbledon’s Influencer Influx With “Clown Show” Jibe
Tennis Fans Slam Wimbledon’s Influencer Influx With “Clown Show” Jibe. Wimbledon's Center Court has become as much a filming location as a sporting venue this fortnight, and fans are not happy about it. Event sponsors have hired dozens of influencers to cover the competition for their followers, and the tournament is increasingly being billed as "one big influencer event."
Jul 7
The Times: Cake stalls and campers: the ups and downs of living in Wimbledon
The Times: Cake stalls and campers: the ups and downs of living in Wimbledon. Some residents choose to cash in along with the shops and bars, but others dislike the disruption and fear expansion plans will make it worse.
Jul 7
The Telegraph: Wimbledon doubles down on state-of-the-art 'show court' plans
The Telegraph: Wimbledon doubles down on state-of-the-art 'show court' plans. AELTC rejects alternative proposals to build state-of-the-art 'third' court on existing site in 15-page document sent to campaigners.
Jul 7
BBC1 London News (TV): Wimbledon expansion plans draw protests at start of tennis tournament
BBC1 London News: Wimbledon expansion plans draw protests at start of tennis tournament
Jul 7
BBC: Anti-expansion protests held as Wimbledon begins
BBC: Anti-expansion protests held as Wimbledon begins
A group opposing plans to expand the Wimbledon tennis complex held a protest outside the ground as the tournament got under way on Monday.
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) wans to build 38 additional tennis courts and an 8,000 seat stadium on a former golf course opposite the site.
Jul 7
Putney News: Giant ears at dawn: the protest AELTC is trying not to hear
Putney News: Giant ears at dawn: the protest AELTC is trying not to hear. Residents brought giant ears to Wimbledon Park on Championships opening morning.
Jul 7
Putney News: Facebook Reel
Save Wimbledon Park protestors at The Queue and the opening of Wimbledon this morning
Jul 7
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