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Jan 15
Peter Day (Day vs Shropshire): "...The AELTC can’t just make some land grab because it suits their commercial ends and nor should Merton and the GLA bow to that pressure"
Dr. Peter Day (of Day vs Shropshire ) has commented on the AELTC planning application to build on WImbledon Park, Grade II* Heritage...
Jan 8
Private Eye: Parks & Recreation. A SURPRISE twist in the ongoing Wimbledon Park saga.
Private Eye | 8 January 2025 "A SURPRISE twist in the ongoing Wimbledon Park saga. It seemed to be full steam ahead for plans from the...
Nov 3, 2024
Clapham Junction Insider: City Hall approves the controversial Wimbledon Tennis Club expansion, but legal challenges loom
Clapham Junction Insider | 28 October 2024 | Cyril Richert " On Friday 27 September, Jules Pipe, London’s Deputy Mayor for Planning,...
Oct 1, 2024
Statement from Paul Kohler MP in response to the GLA Deputy Mayor's Approval of the AELTC Planning Application
“Given the Mayor of London’s previous support and the tone & substance of the Deputy Mayor’s questions at the hearing, I was saddened but...
May 10, 2024
Tell the GLA You Object to AELTC's Planning Application
There is a quick and easy way to tell the GLA (Greater London Authority) that you object to the AELTC planning application - just submit...
Mar 17, 2024
WPRA Response to Merton's Local Plan Main Modification.
Merton invited further comments on their latest modifications to the Plan. These followed the Inspectors’ letters of a year ago when...
Jan 16, 2024
The Standard: Mayor of London Office Set Date for Wimbledon Expansion Plan Decision
The Standard | 16 January 2024 | Matt Majendie "The Mayor of London’s office has until January 29 to make a ruling over Wimbledon’s...
Jan 8, 2024
Objections of Wimbledon Park Residents' Association for GLA Stage 2: Please Reject This Application
8 January 2024 | Wimbledon Park Residents' Association Application to develop Wimbledon Park Golf Course (Merton 21/P2900, Wandsworth...
Dec 28, 2023
The Globe and Mail: Wimbledon in battle with locals over tennis club’s controversial plan to build 39 more courts
The Globe and Mail | 26 December 2023 | Paul Waldie The Globe and Mail: Wimbledon in battle with locals over tennis club’s controversial...
Nov 29, 2023
Private Eye: Ball Called Out (Rotten Boroughs)
Private Eye | 1-14 December 2023 | Ball Called Out "The All England Club's ambitious scheme to expand into neighbouring Wimbledon Park...
Nov 24, 2023
Stadium Business: Wandsworth Council rejects Wimbledon Park scheme
Wandsworth Council rejects Wimbldon Park scheme Stadium Business | Rob Ridley | 22 November 2023 "The All England Lawn Tennis Club...
Nov 22, 2023
Extensive News Coverage of Refusal of the AELTC Application by Wandsworth Council Planning Committee
Wandsworth Council Planning Application Committee Refused the AELTC Application ref 2021/3609 on 21st November 2023. Here is some of the...
Nov 7, 2023
London x London: A Massive Expansion to Wimbledon’s Tennis Facilities is Causing Uproar Among Locals
London x London, 7th November 2023 | Culture | By Alastair Reid Schanche "Plans to eat into Wimbledon Park in order to expand the tennis...
Nov 2, 2023
Merton Council Extraordinary Meeting re 1993 Covenants. Wednesday 15 November. Public to Attend
Merton Council Extraordinary Meeting to meet at the conclusion of the previous Full Council meeting, Council - Wednesday 15 November 2023...
Oct 30, 2023
The Guardian First Edition (email): Inside the All England Club's Awkward Expansion
"Today we’re taking you to Wimbledon, where the bosses of the tennis championships have been fighting a decades-long battle to take...
Oct 26, 2023
Press Release re Merton Planning Committee Meeting on 26 October 2023
Please read this Save Wimbledon Park press release regarding the Merton Planning Committee meeting to be held on 26 October 2023 at the...
Oct 24, 2023
5 Further Objections to AELTC Plans from WPRA: Trees; Carbon; Birds; Hedgerow; GLA Stage 1 Report
Five further important objections to the AELTC planning application have recently been submitted by the Wimbledon Park Resident's...
Oct 16, 2023
The Standard: Campaigners Confident of Blocking Wimbledon Expansion Despite Early Blow
The Standard, 17 October 2023. Matt Majendie "Campaigners Confident of Blocking Wimbledon Expansion Despite Early Blow" "Opponents of...
Sep 21, 2023
National and Local Media Coverage of the Southfields Public Meeting held 12 September 2023
There was significant press and media interest in the Southfields public meeting held on 12 September 2024. Here are a selection of the...
Jul 29, 2023
Opinion of George Laurence KC, in response to the AELTC submission of July 7th to Merton
Here is the Opinion of George Laurence KC, in response to the AELTC submission of July 7th to Merton. In the matter of land at Wimbledon...
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