On Monday I discussed the proposed redevelopment at Wimbledon Chase Station with the developers and their agents. The key issues are accessibility and the height of the proposed building. Along with many local people I am concerned that the redevelopment will not have improved access.

I am looking carefully at these proposals on how to use the £500 investment in the Epsom and St Helier Trust, and I would encourage everyone interested to do the same and respond to the consultation.

Debenhams in Wimbledon will sadly close on Sunday 19th January.

I have been in touch with Love Wimbledon, and we are working together to try to find out from the landlord the plans for the Debenhams site.

In 2017 the Labour Mayor of London announced his plans to close Wimbledon Police Station.

UPDATE - Latest Response from Merton Council - 23/12

Merton Conservatives and I have long made the case that the planning application for 456 new flats on part of the Tesco site on Burlington Road is a serious over-development and wholly inappropriate for the local area.

It is an incredible honour to be re-elected to serve as the Member of Parliament for Wimbledon once again. Thank you for putting your trust in me.

The police do a fantastic job keeping us safe as we saw last week in their immense bravery on London Bridge. 

Taking care of our local environment is one of my top priorities.

We are lucky to live in a beautiful and peaceful area in London, with many fantastic green spaces.

Wimbledon has been my family home for over 20 years and if re-elected, I will work hard to:

Today is the first day of strike action by the RMT, which will affect many people in Wimbledon, Raynes Park and Motspur Park. You can find details of the revised SW Rail timetable here.