Judi Dench backs campaign to protect London’s green spaces from developers

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Helena Horton Environment reporterJanuary 21, 2026 at 01:01 AM

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Dame Judi Dench is supporting a campaign to protect London's green spaces from developers, citing research that indicates over 50 parks are at risk. CPRE London's research highlights at least nine parks, eight playing fields, and eight nature reserves facing potential development, including Whitewebbs Park in Enfield and Wimbledon Park. The campaign criticizes government policies that allow development on green belt land. Dench specifically points to the planned development of Whitewebbs Park by Tottenham Hotspur, which involves cutting down trees, and supports a judicial review against the Enfield council's decision. The campaign aims to raise awareness and prevent further loss of public green spaces in London.

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Jeffery Dench 40% Alice Roberts 40% Michael Williams 40% Natasha Richardson 40% All England Lawn Tennis Club 50% Enfield Council ×260% Wimbledon Park ×260% Tottenham Hotspur ×260% Whitewebbs Park ×370% CPRE London ×370% London ×380% Judi Dench ×590%

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green spaces 100% park development 90% tree protection 80% london parks 70% cpre london 60% whitewebbs park 60% green belt 50% development risk 50% local campaign 40% judicial review 40%

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London

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