Rejected petition Reinstate Post-16 Transport in Bridgend

From September 2025, Bridgend council will be removing funding for school transport provision for Post-16 students attending English-medium schools. Transport will only be provided for students attending their nearest Welsh-medium or faith secondary school.

Please sign this petition to support equal access to education and transport for all Post-16 students in Bridgend.

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Unfortunately, this change leaves out Post-16 students who attend any English-medium school or further education college. Our view is this presents great accessibility and equality issues, as it denies equal opportunities to a significant number of students. In addition, educational attainment could be impacted as students who find travel troublesome might stop attending.

Reversing this decision is paramount to maintaining an educational environment that supports all learners equally irrespective of their chosen study pathway. We ask that Bridgend council reconsiders this decision and reinstates transportation services for all Post-16 students in Bridgend, ensuring equal treatment for all educational paths.

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the Senedd or Welsh Government is not responsible for.

This is a matter for Bridgend CBC.
Their petitions process is available here:
https://www.bridgend.gov.uk/council/council-and-democracy/e-petitions/

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Date submitted 9 April 2025
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