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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


MyLondon: Wimbledon residents fear 8 years of tennis expansion disruption and overwhelmed Tube stations
MyLondon | 17 August 2024 | Harrison Galliven Local Democracy Reporter “We’re not anti-tennis.” To anyone who has interacted with the...
Aug 16, 2024


The Guardian: Wimbledon awaits ruling on plans to expand tennis championship grounds
20 January 2024 | The Guardian | Rupert Neate London mayor’s office to decide on All England Lawn Tennis Club’s proposal to build on park in face of local opposition (Wimbledon awaits ruling on plans to expand tennis championship grounds) "An epic planning battle between the All England Lawn Tennis Club and its neighbours will reignite on Monday when the mayor of London’s office rules on whether to allow Wimbledon to expand on to a Grade II*-listed park. The AELTC, which ha
Jan 20, 2024


Belvedere Estate Residents' Association (BERA) Objection for GLA Stage 2 re Application to Develop Wimbledon Park Golf Course
16 January 2024 | Belveder Estate Residents' Association The Belvedere Estate RA has been established for over 60 years and covers 26...
Jan 16, 2024


The Standard: Inside the battle over future of Wimbledon tennis championships as expansion splits locals
The Standard | 21 December 2023 | Noah Vickers Inside the battle over future of Wimbledon tennis championships as expansion splits locals "Why have proposals to expand the world-famous championships come up against significant opposition? Noah Vickers reports" "It’s a project to transform one of the UK’s top sporting events - but one which has divided local residents. Plans put forward in Wimbledon would see the area’s world-famous tennis championships expand by building 39
Dec 21, 2023


Delivered SWP Petition to Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan with 16,145 Signatures to Save Wimbledon Park
Delivered SWP Petition to Mayor of London Mr. Sadiq Khan Mayor of London 24th November 2023 Kamal Chunchie Way London E16 1ZE Re:...
Nov 25, 2023


Wandsworth Refuses The AELTC Development Proposals - Councillors Follow Officer's Recommendation
Wandsworth Refuses The AELTC Development Proposals Iain Simpson, Chair Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) said, “This result is very heartening. ...
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


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


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...
Sep 21, 2023


Fleur Anderson MP: Save Wimbledon Park - Video Update
Fleur Anderson MP video 28 June 2023: Save Wimbledon Park update. Please join the 'Save Wimbledon Park' campaign, sign the petition."...
Jun 27, 2023


Wimbledon SW19: Opposition Mounts Against Wimbledon Tennis Plans
2 June 2023, WimbledonSW19.com "Opposition is mounting to the controversial proposal by the All England Lawn Tennis Club to develop a new stadium and court complex on Wimbledon Park. The AELTC wants to build an 8,000-seat stadium along with 38 courts and 10 ancillary buildings to host the annual Wimbledon tennis championships. But a petition expressing opposition to the scheme has now received nearly 12,000 signatures, and Wandsworth council has also received more than 1,150
Jun 1, 2023


THE SUPREME COURT DECISION IN ‘DAY V SHROPSHIRE’ (March 2023) HAS SIGNIFICANT IMPLICATIONS FOR AELTC
Please see this media briefing note: THE SUPREME COURT DECISION IN ‘DAY V SHROPSHIRE’ (March 2023) HAS SIGNIFICANT IMPLICATIONS FOR...
Apr 24, 2023


MAIL Online: Wimbledon hit by ANOTHER delay to planned growth after council meeting is postponed...
By MIKE DICKSON FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 20 April 2023 " Wimbledon is facing yet another delay to its major 38-court expansion plans The latest planning meeting involving the local councils has been postponed It seems likely the situation will not be resolved before 2023 tournament in July Wimbledon is facing yet another delay to its major expansion plans onto a neighbouring former golf course after its latest planning meeting involving local councils was postponed. And i
Apr 21, 2023
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