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Welcome to Wimbledon Society
Founded in 1903, Wimbledon Society is committed to protecting all those local amenities which contribute to our quality of life. We also run the Wimbledon Museum, a treasure trove of local history.
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AELTC Development
The All England Lawn Tennis Club are proposing a significant development on the adjacent golf course including 38 new tennis courts and an 8,000 seater stadium. We and many other local and national organisations have voiced our concerns about this.
Read about the plans and our concerns here
Save Wimbledon Park website
Planning and Environment
We monitor changes to the planning system, local planning applications and impacts on our environment.
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Merton Council Elections 2026 Questionnaire
Come and visit our new Wimbledon Museum, a treat for all the family!
Opening times: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm to 5pm
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. Please support this exciting project by giving a donation, large or small
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What’s On
Check out our What’s On pages for all the latest news about our events, talks and activities and the latest edition of our Wimbledon Diary
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Please save the date. With a guest speaker and presentations about the work of your Society
Refreshments will be served after the AGM concludes
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Merton Council Local Elections 2026
13 April 2026
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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Planning and Environment
Save Wimbledon Park Public meetings
3 April 2026
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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Planning and Environment
Statutory Trust court case result – “We Fight On”
20 March 2026
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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Environment
Planning and Environment
Our Planning and Environment Committee – Review of 2025
8 February 2026
Our Planning and Environment Committee – Review of 2025
Planning Application Statistics During 2025, the Wimbledon Society Planning & Environment Committee reviewed 120 planning applications and objected to 45 of those. Planning & Other Policy Issues The AELTC planning…
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Wimbledon Town Centre
Closures of police station front counters – Wimbledon & Mitcham
6 February 2026
Closures of police station front counters – Wimbledon & Mitcham
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will close the public front counters at both Wimbledon and Mitcham police stations on Saturday 28th February. This means that Merton will have no…
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Planning and Environment
Government Consultation on Statutory Consultees – Our Response
23 January 2026
Government Consultation on Statutory Consultees – Our Response
In the planning process, some applications must, by law, be referred to organisations outside the local planning authority. These organisations are known as ‘Statutory Consultees’ for example,  Gardens Trust, Natural…
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As a prominent community organisation, the Society is keen to promote good links between like-minded bodies in our environs. It believes that a strong community spirit plays a vital role in fostering a sense of pride in our area. The bodies range from civic societies to environmental groups, and from community forums to historical societies.
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Wimblecomm Hustings for Merton Council Elections 2026 Wednesday 29th April 2026, 7pm Citizen Hub Wimbledon @ The Shed, 267 The Broadway SW19 1SD book your place here https://wimbledoncommunity.org/events/united-kingdom/greater-london/london/save-the-date-wimblecomm-hustings-for-merton-council-elections-2026/
Parkside in Bloom Open Gardens :Tuesday 2nd June from 6pm to 8:30pm in support of Linden Lodge School for visually impaired pupils. Tickets now on sale more information at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/2026-parkside-in-bloom-tickets-1987069500366?aff=oddtdtcreator
Wonderful turnout to support the Saving of Wimbledon Park from overdevelopment by AELTC. Our precious Green Belt & mature carbon capturing trees MUST be saved for future generations. Concrete is not the answer for a 4 day tournament.
BBC’s Pointless is looking for applications - ‘Pointless, the BBC daytime quiz, is back for a new series. We’re looking for fun and outgoing pairs to take part in the new series. Filming is scheduled for July, September and October. Apply today:
Worple Art Group’s Spring Exhibition—coming up on Friday 17th and Saturday 18th April.
At St Mark’s Church, Wimbledon for an inspiring showcase of over 200 original paintings and drawings by 17 talented local artists
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The Wimbledon Society
22 Ridgway
Wimbledon
London
SW19 4QN
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The Wimbledon Society is a Registered Charity at the address above• Charity Number 1164261 • Company Number 9818707 • Founded in 1903
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Text and Images © Museum of Wimbledon; Some photography courtesy of Richard Lewisohn, Nigel Davis and Simon Joseph
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