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Merton Council Local Elections 2026
The Wimbledon Society sent a questionnaire to all parties contesting the Merton Council Elections in May 2026, seeking the views of each party on key questions. The questions are noted…
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Save Wimbledon Park Public meetings
Invitation to Save Wimbledon Park Public Meetings on 16th April and 22nd April 2026 Save Wimbledon Park (SWP) would like to update you on progress made in opposing the current…
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Statutory Trust court case result – “We Fight On”
There was disappointment for Save Wimbledon Park Ltd (SWP) and its supporters as the High Court ruled that the golf course land in Wimbledon Park is not subject to a…
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Save Wimbledon Park – eternal vigilance
This article, written by Christopher Coombe (SWP), was originally published by WPRA in November 2025 This is a tribute to the leadership of our Residents’ Associations and Civic Societies. There…
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Radicalism in Unexpected Places: Camp Cottage and Victorian Social Activism
Introduction The area we now recognise as the home of Royal Wimbledon Golf Club was originally leased to the club by Mr & Mrs Frank Malleson in 1882 (see below).…
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SWP briefing note about a proposal to remove vested public rights by retrospective legislation-further update Feb 2026
Planning and Environment Bill Amendment 250 Report Stage House of Lords 29 October 2025 This is a briefing note about a proposal to remove vested public rights by retrospective legislation…
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The Wimbledon Society Calendar 2026 is now available to purchase
The Society is delighted to offer a 2026 calendar featuring photographs taken by our members of the local area and submitted to our recent photo competition. All funds will go…
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Have your say on Merton Walking and Cycling
Merton Council are inviting feedback on Merton Council's draft Walking and Cycling Strategy. They say: "The Strategy forms a core part of the borough's ambition to make active travel accessible,…
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New planning legislation would have profound impact on AELTC Wimbledon development…proposed by Lord O’Donnell, a director of AELTC
A proposed amendment change (Amendment Number 250) to appear after clause 108 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill is to be discussed next week in the House of Lords on…
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Judicial Review Result leave to appeal applied for : Save Wimbledon Park Legal Challenge to GLA
Supporters of this campaign will be disappointed to learn that Mr Justice Saini has declined to overturn the GLA’s planning decision of November 2024.
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