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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 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, 2025


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


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


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


Donate Now ! SWP are Crowdfunding for a Judicial Review.
SWP are crowdfunding to proceed with a Judicial Review of the GLA’s grant of planning permission for the proposed AELTC development....
Mar 18, 2025


You Can Still Save Wimbledon Park ! Come to Our Public Meetings on 26th and 31st March to Find Out How.
YOU CAN STILL SAVE WIMBLEDON PARK ! Come to our public meetings to find out how: March 26th, 19:15 -21:15 @ Sacred Heart Church Parish...
Mar 4, 2025


Clapham Junction Insider: Green flag for High Court proceedings triggered by resident’s group
Clapham Junction Insider | 18 February 2025 | Cyril Richert Wimbledon park: Green flag for High Court proceedings triggered by resident’s group "Save Wimbledon Park formally launched a judicial review in January 2025, challenging the GLA’s approval of the expansion and citing a statutory public recreation trust and a 1993 restrictive covenant. The High Court has now allowed the case to proceed on all three legal grounds. In September 2024, London’s Deputy Mayor for Planning,
Feb 19, 2025


SWP Given Permission to Proceed with Judicial Review of the GLA Planning Decision
Further to our news post of 3rd January 2025 where SWP had applied for a Judicial Review of the GLA planning decision : Surprisingly...
Feb 14, 2025


Comprehensive Press Coverage regarding SWP Legal Action !
There has been comprehensive press coverage in the last week since Save Wimbledon Park announced that we have started legal action to...
Jan 9, 2025


Save Wimbledon Park Takes Action !
When in September 2024 the GLA decided to approve the plans of the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) to develop Wimbledon Park, the...
Dec 11, 2024


The Save Wimbledon Park Group Continues its Fight With AELTC Over Their Development Proposals
Following the decision by the GLA on September 27 to allow planning to proceed on the heritage parkland, the campaign group, first...
Nov 16, 2024


Architect's Journal: Astragal: Coronation Street’s Lily Dempsey rallies to save Wimbledon Park
Architect's Journal | 25 October 2024 | Astragal "A former TV soap star has kicked up a racquet over Allies and Morrison’s Wimbledon expansion plans" "Thelma Ruby, who appeared as Lily Dempsey in ITV’s Coronation Street in the 90s, is now the star of the Save Wimbledon Park campaign. She says she is ready to rally over the ‘evil plan’, insisting she will chain herself to a tree and face arrest before she sees work commence on the Grand Slam site. The All England Lawn Tennis
Oct 30, 2024


Wimbledon Community Forum Wednesday 9th October 7:15pm Will Include Save Wimbledon Park Speakers - Please Attend and Show Your Support !
The next Merton organised "Wimbledon Community Forum" will be held on Wednesday 9th October 2024, 7:15pm at the Mansel Road Centre,...
Oct 8, 2024


Save Wimbledon Park Response to the Decision by the GLA Deputy Mayor for Planning to Approve the AELTC Planning Application
We are naturally disappointed by the decision taken on Friday by GLA Deputy Mayor Jules Pipe to accept his officer’s report and approve...
Sep 30, 2024


Large Attendance at Save Wimbledon Park Meeting at St Barnabas Church Following Publication Of GLA Planning Officers’ Report + Slides from Meeting
23rd September 2024. Large Attendance at Save Wimbledon Park Local residents came out in force to hear the Save Wimbledon...
Sep 24, 2024


Time & Leisure: Save Wimbledon Park Campaign Continues
Time & Leisure | 22 July 2024 | Ellie Holmes "Susan Cusack, SW19 resident and one of the spokespersons for Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) on...
Jul 23, 2024
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