Suffolk School Bus Campaign

Parents campaigning against the new school transport policy from Suffolk County Council. Calling for urgent withdrawal of the new policy and review.

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

@jason_noble89 @tweetsbyames @buryfree Yet more chaos unfolding for parents. Having last year insisted parents buy #SpareSeats for siblings & classmates in #SplitVillages attending their catchment school, now @suffolkcc are refusing to let them do so & yet provide no alternative

[PACT Parents and Carers Together CIC @PACTenquiries]

#Suffolk #parents #carers looking for support with a child/young person with #menthealth issues please get in touch. We are here for you. @suffolkpcn @Suffolk_Carers @HWSuffolk @4_yp @SSendiass @SuffolkPolice @NSFTtweets @Wellbeing_Suff @suffolkgiving 💜🙏🏻

[Helen Geake @HelenGeake]

After the #SchoolBusCuts, @SuffolkCC want to build a new 60-place car park at @ThurstonCollege - https://t.co/5Hw11N5DNV. But parent car parks are against SCC’s own Parking Guidance and School Travel Plan. What a mess! @FreeSchoolBus @BusSuffolk #SchoolTransportPolicy

[Jack Abbott MP @jackabbott90]

I genuinely don't understand the total reluctance to sort this out. It's obvious to everyone what needs to change. Even Tory councillors are saying so openly.

The obstinance from those in charge is staggering.

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

@Geates yes true! Walking definitely key. Just not when it involves so-called walking routes of a few miles+ for village kids on C roads without pavements and unlit muddy bridlepaths!

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

The reason we are asking for #3Changes to the #SchoolTransportPolicy @suffolkcc @CllrMaryEvans @HicksCllr is not because we are unreasonable or radical. It's because they would make the policy work for parents, schools & villages AND be easier to implement.

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

Oh no. New Opt-in for transport from September started today. Parents already experiencing problems. And we will continue to until some basic changes are made to the policy. #NotLearningLessons @suffolkcc

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

it can be done!

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

@WickendenGraham @hantsconnect Yup. Trying to make parents feel guilty for something which a) costs more and b) increases the council's carbon footprint by some distance won't actually make life any easier for those already shouldering a greater load. Essentially they are asking parents to pay a rural tax

[Jason Noble @jason_noble89]

For those complaining about the BBC #LicenceFee just remember that it isn't just about TV stations. It helps fund quality journalism and has an important role to play in holding your government to account

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

@bradjones73 @EADT24 @ipswichstar24 Public and school transport please! A particular challenge in rural counties. Thanks to withdrawal of subsidy and punitive policies our villages & market towns are increasingly isolated - which is never going to help Suffolk be remotely green, let alone the 'greenest county'

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

Time to go back to school for the county council..https://t.co/x8bvldAqfW

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

Worth noting that the @suffolkcc report into the review of #SchoolTransport policy implementation found 19 failings - and no positives. Policy change is needed now. Summary here https://t.co/x8bvldAqfW

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

Welcome @CllrMaryEvans statement:"I am committed to ensuring that the system for applying for school transport is much more effective and efficient for pupils, parents and schools in 2020 and future years." Policy changes would achieve this #ScrutinyCttee https://t.co/ssvDBA71Ht

[Sudbury, Suffolk @TownOfSudbury]

You have until Monday 27th to share your views.

We're concerned about the withdrawal of No 84 buses outside of school runs, especially the direct link to the Health Centre.

Please have your say! @NHSWSCCG @jc4southsuffolk

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

https://t.co/rQzXwh0b9B

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

@jason_noble89 @SFPTomMalina @BBCSuffolk @BBCLookEast @itvanglia https://t.co/El5Ux9X4Lh

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

Well what a surprise. @Chambers announce withdrawal of 84 public bus to Stoke by Nayland because the changes to #SchoolTransportPolicy no longer make it viable. Why are @Suffolkcc so determined to punish people for just using a bus??

[Suffolk School Bus Campaign @BusSuffolk]

Suffolk Parents! One more week to complete our survey for families affected by @SuffolkCC new #SchoolTransportPolicy Please retweet https://t.co/2eiD0jorWI