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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Miriam Burrell

Opposition to Wimbledon expansion grows as MPs call for councils to reject plans

Wimbledon’s huge park plan includes a stadium and 38 tennis courts

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Opposition to a major plan to revamp Wimbledon continues to grow as two south-west London MPs this week argued against the proposed developments.

The All-England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) have put forward proposals for 39 tennis courts on Wimbledon Park Golf Course, including an 8,000-seat show court, but have faced mounting criticism from local residents and groups who claim it would negatively impact the environment.

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