Wimbledon’s controversial expansion plan is set to go ahead after a legal challenge against the decision to approve the ...

Wimbledon's controversial plans to build 39 new tennis courts on protected open land opposite the All England Club has been approved. The All England Club wants to build the courts, including an ...

The next major step came in 2018, when the AELTC purchased the Wimbledon Park golf club, whose lease was to expire in 2041, for £65million. This led to each member receiving £85,000.

Wimbledon has received the green light for the most ambitious expansion in its history after the London Mayor's office approved their proposal to build 39 new grass courts.

Wimbledon's proposed expansion is causing controversy with the community and environmentalists. The AELTC's proposed project has met with vehement local opposition Newsletters Games Share a News Tip ...

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The expansion plan is also going to include £15m of upgrades to Wimbledon Park, including a new boardwalk around the lake, a water sports centre, and a new children’s play park.

Wimbledon's plan, which incorporates space now used for the famous Queue, would more than double its total number of grass courts — there are currently 18 for the tournament, plus 20 for practice.

Wimbledon championships host the All England Lawn Tennis Club was given the go-ahead for a massive expansion project by the Greater London Authority on Friday -- seemingly ending a long battle ...