Protect our local playing fields

So far more than 90,000 38 Degrees members have signed a petition calling on Michael Gove not to make it easier for school playing fields to be sold off. We're putting real pressure on the government to protect our school playing fields for the kids of today and tomorrow.

However, a change in policy wouldn't be enough to save all the playing fields across the country that have already been approved for sale by the government - but it's not too late to stop them being sold-off.

Local petitions to save specific playing fields can show the schools and councils responsible that this is an issue their local communities care really about. Together, we can persuade them to rethink their plans.

Are there any playing fields being sold off in your area? If you can't find a campaign to save them below,you can start a petition to on this page - it only takes a couple of minutes!

If you have any questions or would like some advice on starting your petition, email the office team at [email protected]

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Campaigns (4)

  • London
    Save the Hervey Road Sports Field
    It is important to keep this site that has been used by and has been integral for the local community for many years. It has been a green space and been used since 1890 by the local community for various sports activities, including tennis, football, rugby, athletics, cricket, hockey, bowls, and even a rifle range.
    71 of 100 Signatures
    Created by Kim Peluffo
  • Coventry
    Coventry: Save Lyng Hall School Playing Fields
    Primary school places have increased significantly. Before too long these children will be at secondary school. In the spirit of the post Olympics let us preserve our children's right to access school playing fields that can accommodate them all.
    74 of 100 Signatures
    Created by Susan Davey
  • SAVE OUR LOCAL PLAYING FIELD "OLDLAND COMMON"
    The part of the High Street playing field Oldland Common adjacent to Victoria Road that South Gloucestershire Council intend to sale with the permission of the Secretary of State for the development of 13 dwellings. We, as rate - tax payers and the rightful owners, request that this land be officially designated an open space for all in perpetuity. In the memory of the late Sir Bernard Lovell, 31st August 1913 - 6th August 2012 who was born and lived in Oldland Common and never forgot its green spaces and in line with the Bitton Parish Local Plan. This application is yet to be approved and can be viewed at http://developments.southglos.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=dates&keyVal=M6MNCYOK05500 This field has been used for generations by the local people for recreational use and if sold would leave the children with no playing field and force them onto the streets.With your help we can stop it !! PLEASE SUPPORT THIS NATIONAL ISSUE.
    202 of 300 Signatures
    Created by TERRY HAYWARD
  • Melksham
    SAVE GEORGE WARD PLAYING FIELDS MELKSHAM
    This area is vital to the local community. We have a shortage of sports pitches and community open space on the Western side of the town The Council should be putting the local community before profit.
    508 of 600 Signatures
    Created by TERRY CHIVERS