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SWP Press Release: Campaigners set to challenge Wimbledon’s ‘unlawful’ expansion plans at the High Court
A campaign group fighting against ‘unlawful’ plans to expand the Wimbledon tennis grounds will take its case to the High Court next week....
Jul 4, 2025


Next Steps - The High Court. Join us on the morning of 8th July - Travel arrangements
The SWP judicial review that challenges the GLA’s planning permission to build on Wimbledon Park will be heard in the High Court on 8th...
Jul 3, 2025


Front Office Sports: "The Battle Over Wimbledon ’s Ambitious Expansion Plan"
Front Office Sports | 30 June 2025 | Mike Jakeman Battle Over Wimbledon: "Wimbledon wants to triple its footprint. The plan has sparked a...
Jul 2, 2025


Express: "Anger in Wimbledon as locals scared tennis could extend to 3 weeks after £200m expansion"
Express | 30 June 2025 | Adam Toms "...Anger in Wimbledon" "Wimbledon locals have signalled their opposition to rumours that the tennis extended to last three weeks instead of two, as officials plan a £200million expansion of the All England Lawn and Tennis Club (AELTC), fearing construction, noise and damage to the environment. The proposal includes 38 new courts and an 8,000-seat show court on land adjacent to the current grounds - and residents, who think that that extra
Jul 1, 2025


The Standard: "Wimbledon expansion: School leaders say tennis club plan will bring 'crazy' pollution nightmare"
The Standard | 29 June 2025 | Tristan Kirk "...Crazy Pollution Nightmare" "Wimbledon’s controversial plan to expand the All England Club...
Jun 30, 2025


talkSport: ‘I might get arrested’ – 100-year-old would chain herself to tree over ‘evil’ £200m Wimbledon plans
talkSport | 27 June 2025 | Joe Brophy , Senior SEO Writer "A 100-year-old actress has doubled down on her vow to stop the controversial Wimbledon expansion plans in any way she can. Thelma Ruby, who celebrated her centenary birthday in March, lives in a penthouse flat overlooking the grounds of the All England Club. The 8,000 capacity court will become the third-largest court behind Centre Court and Court One and will bring Wimbledon in line with other Grand Slam venues. Cam
Jun 28, 2025


BBC News: Campaigners raise £200k to fight Wimbledon plans
BBC News | 19 June 2025 | Chris Slegg, Olivia Demetriades "Campaigners raise £200k to fight Wimbledon plans" "A campaign group fighting plans to expand the home of Wimbledon tennis has raised £200,000 for an upcoming judicial review . Plans were approved last September for the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) - which runs the world-famous tournament - to build 39 tennis courts and an 8,000-seat stadium on protected open land on Wimbledon Park. AELTC, which owns the land,
Jun 19, 2025


Update on SWP Legal Proceedings and CrowdJustice Funding
Supporters’ Bulletin no. (7) - 10 June 2025. As our supporters will by now be aware, there are two court cases currently in progress between SWP and The All England Lawn Tennis Club. One relates to planning – seeking Judicial Review (JR) of the decision of the GLA to grant planning permission for the AELTC development on the former golf course land in Wimbledon Park. Those proceedings are still due to be heard in the High Court on 8 and 9 July 2025. The other case relates to
Jun 11, 2025


Trees Glorious Trees - Misinformation ?
In their latest Community Newsletter the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), have expressed their frustration at what they say is the...
May 31, 2025


Save Wimbledon Park Public Meeting 16th June 2025 at St. Mark's Church, Wimbledon
We are organising a further Public Meeting in Wimbledon town centre on June 16th, 1930 - 2130 - please come along to get the latest...
May 18, 2025


London News Online: "Have I Got News star adds his support to fight against Wimbledon tennis expansion"
London News Online | 7 April 2025 | Yann Tear Have I Got News star Andy Hamilton; 100 years old actress Thelma Ruby; Scoolboy campaigner Gabriel. "Comedian Andy Hamilton was one of the key figures taking part in Save Wimbledon Park’s held their sixth public meeting in opposition to the mammoth proposed development of the former Wimbledon Park golf club. The All England Tennis Club (AELTC) submitted ground-breaking expansion plans, which were approved by Merton council and re
Apr 9, 2025


Clapham Junction Insider: "Wimbledon: In a David vs Goliath battle, what is the price for democracy?"
Clapham Junction Insider | 7 April 2025 | Cyril Richert "...David vs Goliath...Local residents are fighting to protect Wimbledon Park from the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s expansion plans, highlighting the financial challenges of defending public spaces. A recent meeting aimed to raise funds for the upcoming Judicial Review . In the heat of the British Summer, while most of the eyes will be directed at the joy and drama of Wimbledon tennis championship, another critical pl
Apr 9, 2025


Print your own T-shirt / Merchandise: Save Wimbledon Park !
We have been asked about the lovely "Save Wimbledon Park" T-shirts that people have seen us out and about in. Please feel free to get...
Mar 28, 2025


Andy Hamilton Video Message March 2025 and Donate to our Campaign with CrowdJustice.
"Hello, I'm Andy Hamilton and I'm urging and encouraging you to support Save Wimbledon Park - we are tring to prevent the All England...
Mar 26, 2025


Statement About Litigation
There are two court cases currently in progress concerning the AELTC’s proposed development on the former golf course land in Wimbledon...
Mar 21, 2025
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