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Judi Dench Leads Fight to Protect London Parks

1/21/2026

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Dame Judi Dench, the British actress, urged stronger protections for London's parks as CPRE London reports over 50 sites facing development.
CPRE London identifies nine parks, eight playing fields, and eight nature reserves at risk, including Whitewebbs Park.
Campaigners, including Dench, challenged the grey belt policy and launched a judicial review against Enfield council's lease of Whitewebbs Park to Tottenham Hotspur.

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Dame Judi Dench, the British actress, urged stronger protections for London's parks as CPRE London reports over 50 sites facing development.
CPRE London identifies nine parks, eight playing fields, and eight nature reserves at risk, including Whitewebbs Park.
Campaigners, including Dench, challenged the grey belt policy and launched a judicial review against Enfield council's lease of Whitewebbs Park to Tottenham Hotspur.