Successful Campaigns

15.04.15 - We gathered enough support

Update 24/3/15: Today we can announce that Achievement Bute has been saved! Argyll and Bute Council and Achievement Bute have now reached a funding agreement which will support Achievement Bute in developing a sustainable service in the future to support children with special needs, and their families, on Bute.

Local estate residents have so far not won any concessions to their vision for the regenerated estate even though these proposals have been in the public arena for well over two years. There have been repeated calls over this time for the Council to commit to delivering on these demands. But so far it has fallen on deaf ears. Enough is enough. It is more than time that residents were listened to. Started by: Phil Bevin (Kingston & Surbiton Labour Party)

We won! Thank you for your support!

UPDATE: 28/07/16 We campaigned against 38 trees being cut down, and I also wrote to the council planning department, raising a list of issues. They listened, though didn't meet with me, but that led to 23 trees being cut down, rather than 38, so we saved 15 trees! Thank you for your kind support, 38 Degrees staff xx.

UPDATE - 02/07/15 - A big thank you to everyone who signed our save the Hopper petition, a fine example that people power can make a real difference. The service is now safe until April next year, but we must keep a very close eye, to ensure that the service is funded in the next financial year. More here: http://melkshamnews.com/2015/07/01/people-power-secures-ruh-hopper-for-another-year/

Boris Johnson made a complete U turn on this and today the government agreed to scrap the charge for NHS and care workers.

20/11/17 We won Firstly thank you for signing the petition Don't build on Earlsgate Gardens, its worked. Its been announced today by NLC that they are withdrawing their application to sell and build on this piece of land #PeoplePower.

Today (10/2/16) Teignbridge District Council passed in full to accept 6 families up to 30 people in homes in the area. It is hoped that more can follow if it is a success. There was great compassion shown by the council members and it is a great credit to them. It is expected that it will take about 10 weeks for the first to arrive. Thank you all for making this happen. Kind Regards Russell Cornish

24/11/17 - We won! I'm delighted to report that the Scottish Government have announced that Breich station is to remain open and could benefit from enhanced services in the future. https://news.gov.scot/news/breich-station-future-secured Use of the station was reviewed as part of the Scottish Government’s investment into the Shotts Electrification project, with a consultation undertaken by Network Rail on behalf of Transport Scotland to consider its long term viability given low patronage. The 12-week consultation considered the views of relevant transport stakeholders, the local authority, trade unions plus the local community and their elected representatives. Transport Minister Humza Yousaf said: “The overwhelming response to the consultation was in favour of keeping Breich Station open. Not only that, many respondents wished to see more services calling at Breich Station to increase patronage. “Having taken on board the strong support for Breich Station, I have made the decision it should remain open. My officials are working with the ScotRail Alliance to see how we can increase calls at Breich to make it a more viable station which encourages greater use of rail.” Thank you to everyone who signed the petition and submitted objections. Not only has Breich been saved, but there is a commitment to provide a better service.