Tag: Wimbledon

Wimbledon: All England Club’s expansion plans refused by council

The inaugural Wimbledon championships took place in 1877 Wimbledon’s expansion plans suffered another blow after Wandsworth Council voted against its proposals. The All England Club wants to build 39 new tennis courts, including an 8,000-seater show court, on the former site of Wimbledon Park Golf Club. Officers at Wandsworth Council recommended councillors refuse planning permission […]

Wimbledon: All England Club’s proposed expansion suffers planning setback

Members of the Save Wimbledon Park organisation gathered to protest against the expansion plans in October The All England Club’s proposal to build 39 new tennis courts, including an 8,000-seater show court, has suffered a setback. Officers at Wandsworth Council have recommended councillors refuse planning permission as the development on Wimbledon Park would be “inappropriate” […]

Wimbledon: Plans for stadium and 39 new courts moves closer after vote

The All England Lawn Tennis Club wants to hold the Wimbledon Qualifying Tournament on the expanded site A Wimbledon Championships featuring a new 8,000-seater stadium with retractable roof, and qualifying on site, has moved significantly closer. Merton Council’s planning committee has granted permission for 39 new courts to be built over the road from the […]

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