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Open Spaces Society: Public rights on green spaces to be expunged?
Open Spaces Society | 30 October 2025 | Kate Ashbrook "An amendment[1] to the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, due to be debated in the House of Lords on Monday 3 November, aims to remove long-standing public rights on green spaces when the land is sold by a local authority. We are urging peers to oppose it. The amendment would make it much easier for local authorities to sell open spaces to developers, ignoring and negating public rights, reversing the recent Day case[2]
Oct 31, 2025


Paul Kohler MP Letter to The Telegraph Re Article on House of Lords Amendment and the AELTC
Please see this letter from Paul Kohler MP to The Telegraph :
Oct 30, 2025


GB News: "Britain's green belt crisis exposed as more than 50 sites across the capital under threat: 'It's very much about money'"
GB News | 24/10/2025 | Lewis Henderson "More than 50 green sites across the Capital and its outskirts are at risk of development as a concrete jungle threatens to overrun the UK. Despite sufficient space on brownfield sites to develop between 1.2 million and 1.5 million new homes across Britain, councils are still ploughing ahead with plans, causing fierce rows with locals. A study from planning consultancy Lichfields said that "very significant areas" of the green belt are
Oct 27, 2025


Putney News: "Lord tries to rewrite law to rescue Wimbledon from court battle. He sits on the AELTC board"..."MPs slam ‘scandalous’ conflict"
Putney News | 25 October 2025 | Kieren McCarthy "MPs slam ‘scandalous’ conflict as Lord O’Donnell’s amendment would kill Wimbledon Park legal challenge." "A member of the House of Lords is set to sponsor legislation next week that could directly benefit the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s ongoing legal battle over Wimbledon Park – while simultaneously serving as a director of three companies controlled by the club. Lord Gus O’Donnell, the former Cabinet Secretary, is one of f
Oct 25, 2025


New Planning Legislation Would Have Profound Impact on AELTC Wimbledon Development…Proposed by Lord O’Donnell, a Director of AELTC
A proposed amendment change (Amendment Number 250) to appear after clause 108 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is to be discussed next week in the House of Lords on Monday (Oct 27) or Wednesday (Oct 29), proposed by Lords Banner, Grabiner, O’Donnell and Pannick. This would potentially have a profound impact on the development proposed by the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) not to mention countless other open spaces designated for public use and recreation. In addi
Oct 25, 2025


Save Wimbledon Park Ltd Applies for Permission to Appeal to the Court of Appeal Following the High Court Decision in July on the AELTC Wimbledon Park Project + Supporters Bulletin 10
August 22, 2025. SWP has applied for permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal. Mr Justice Saini’s judgment in July (on SWP’s request...
Aug 23, 2025


Disappointment with Judicial Review verdict
Supporters' Bulletin no. (9) 21 July 2025 - |Supporters of this campaign will be disappointed to learn ... Supporters of this campaign...
Jul 21, 2025


The long-anticipated hearing of SWP's Judicial Review & our success in defending costs protection for the legal battle
Supporters’ Bulletin no. (8), 10 July 2025 - The long-anticipated hearing of SWP's Judicial Review... The long-anticipated hearing of...
Jul 10, 2025


More Comprehensive Press Coverage of Save Wimbledon Park at the High Court
There has been further comprehensive press coverage of Save Wimbledon Park at the High Court, to challenge the GLA Planning Permission. Here is a list of some of the recent articles: 18th July 2025 Express: "BBC forced to issue huge apology to comedian after Wimbledon gaffe on live TV" 16th July 2025: Clapham Junction Insider: "Wimbledon tennis on court and ... in court!" 13th July 2025: The Observer magazine cover: "Wimbledon's expansion meets its match" 10th July 2025: Th
Jul 9, 2025


TV and Radio coverage of Save Wimbledon Park at the High Court to Challenge the GLA Planning Permission
ITVx: "Protesters gather as court rules land for Wimbledon expansion can not have greater legal protection" ITV London News, 8 July 2025 BBC: "Wimbledon Expansion Plans" BBC London News, 8 July 2025 Radio Jackie: "Lucy Mayer speaks to Susan Cusack from Save Wimbledon Park Ltd" Radio Jackie, 16 July 2025
Jul 9, 2025


The Standard: Comedian Andy Hamilton says he is ‘vehemently opposed’ to Wimbledon expansion
The Standard | 8th July 2025 | Callum Parke / PA "Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton has said he is “vehemently opposed” to the expansion of the Wimbledon tennis site, ahead of a legal challenge against the decision to approve the plans being heard at the High Court. Mr Hamilton joined dozens of members of the campaign group Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) in a demonstration outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday, ahead of its legal challenge against the Greater London Aut
Jul 8, 2025


SW Londoner: Concerns Wimbledon expansion plans threaten recreational park spaces
SW Londoner | 7th July 2025 | Heidi Bates A Wimbledon community-spearheaded campaign raised concerns the approval for an expansion of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) threatens the accessibility of parks for recreational sport. The Save Wimbledon Park group (SWP) raised over £130,000 for a judicial review to challenge the GLA’s approval of the Wimbledon Park Project which will expand into the former golf course land, a heritage Grade II* landscape. The review, set to
Jul 8, 2025


The Independent: Comedian Andy Hamilton says he is ‘vehemently opposed’ to Wimbledon expansion
The Independent | 8th July 2025 | Callum Parke "Mr Hamilton joined demonstrators from campaign group Save Wimbledon Park outside the Royal Courts of Justice on Tuesday." "Comedian and writer Andy Hamilton has said he is “vehemently opposed” to the expansion of the Wimbledon tennis site, ahead of a legal challenge against the decision to approve the plans being heard at the High Court. Mr Hamilton joined dozens of members of the campaign group Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) in a
Jul 8, 2025


ITV News: Protesters gather as legal challenge over Wimbledon expansion heard at High Court
ITV News | 8th July 2025 "Protesters have gathered outside the Royal Courts of Justice where a campaign group’s legal challenge against plans to almost triple the size of the Wimbledon tennis site is being heard at the High Court. Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) is challenging the decision by the Greater London Authority (GLA) to give the green light to the All England Club’s proposal to build 39 new courts, including an 8,000-seat stadium, on the former Wimbledon Park Golf Club. P
Jul 8, 2025


The Observer: "Concerns over funding for grassroots tennis emerge as Wimbledon revenue soars"
The Observer | 5 July 2025 | Matt Hughes "Some feel the tournament could be run more efficiently despite 90% of the profits from The...
Jul 8, 2025
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