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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


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


The Guardian: "‘It’s going a bit too far’: locals criticise Wimbledon expansion plans before judicial review"
The Guardian | 7th July 2025 | Geneva Abdul "Campaigners are challenging planning approval granted last year for scheme to develop 39 more courts" " I love this tournament, I love what they’ve done with it, but I do not love what they’re developing it into,” said Jonathan Pinkess on day five of Wimbledon. Standing in the morning sun, handing out flyers against the All England Lawn Tennis Club’s expansion plans, he is one of many local residents who fear the championship will
Jul 7


AELTC Planning Application: a Short History
AELTC Planning Application: a Short History: This article was published by the Wimbledon Society: In July 2021 the AELTC submitted a...
Mar 8


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 15


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...
Jan 8


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,...
Nov 3, 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...
Oct 1, 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...
May 10, 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...
Mar 17, 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 ambitious expansion plans . Merton Council finally submitted its decision on Tuesday to approve the plans by the All England Tennis and Croquet Club for 39 new courts, including an 8,000-seater showcourt on the former site of Wimbledon Park Golf Club. The planned expansion spans the borders of both Merton and Wandsworth Council , whose decisio
Jan 16, 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...
Jan 8, 2024


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 plan to build 39 more courts "Wimbledon is usually associated with strawberries and cream, pristine grass and some of the best tennis matches in history. But another high-stakes drama is playing out off the court over a controversial plan to nearly double the size of the historic venue. Battle lines have been drawn between the private club t
Dec 28, 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 29, 2023


Stadium Business: Wandsworth Council rejects Wimbledon Park scheme
Wandsworth Council rejects Wimbldon Park scheme Stadium Business | Rob Ridley | 2 2 November 2023 "The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) has maintained that its Wimbledon Park Project offers “significant social, economic and environmental improvements” after the plans were rejected by Wandsworth Council. The Council’s planning committee voted 7-0 against the plans yesterday (Tuesday) evening. The vote came after Council officers last week recommended rejection of the plans
Nov 24, 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 22, 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 7, 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...
Nov 2, 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 control of the Capability Brown-designed park next door to add 39 more courts to the tournament. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) dream to expand the championships site across Church Road have moved a step closer after its plans for the Wimbledon Park development were approved at a sometimes high-tempered, marathon council planning meeti
Oct 30, 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 26, 2023
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