Summary
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) is in court over its plans to expand Wimbledon, the historic tennis tournament site. Campaigners are trying to block the project, which aims to add 39 new courts to the grounds. The dispute involves questions about whether the land can be used for public recreation.
Key Facts
- Wimbledon is planning a large expansion project costing 200 million pounds ($267.9 million).
- The expansion would triple the size of Wimbledon's main site and add 39 new courts.
- A group called Save Wimbledon Park is opposing the plans, arguing the land should stay open to the public for recreation.
- The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club owns the land in question.
- The club is seeking legal confirmation from London's High Court that the land is not legally required to be used for public recreation.
- Some leading tennis players and Wimbledon residents support the expansion.
- The controversy over the expansion has been ongoing, with a similar legal challenge taking place the previous summer.
- A prior challenge to the planning approval was rejected, but Save Wimbledon Park has been allowed to appeal that decision.
