We want to thank everyone for your continued support. Since launching this campaign, we have worked tirelessly to raise awareness and press for action. Here’s a summary of what has been done so far:

✅ What’s been done to date

• Petition launched – now passed 700 signatures and growing every day.
• Local press coverage – featured in the Daily Record / Lanarkshire Live with photos showing children on the route.
• Broadcast media – STV and That’s TV Scotland now engaged, with interview dates confirmed.
• Political engagement – MSP Màiri McAllan, Cllr Elise Frame and Cllr Susan all contacted; Cllr Susan has raised the route with Roads officers.
• Community involvement – photoshoots arranged, residents and parents showing visible support for the campaign.
• Evidence gathering – measured footpath widths (2m at Sandford end, narrowing to ~80cm near Strathaven), highlighted lack of lighting, barriers, crossings, and impact of flooding/ice.
• Freedom of Information (FOI) action – FOI template shared for parents to request councillor decisions and route safety assessments.
• Graphics and materials – posters, comparison photos (lit vs unlit), and shareable campaign visuals created to spread the message.
• Social media presence – launched Facebook page Sandford Safety First – School Transport Campaign to centralise updates.

🔄 Currently in progress

• Ongoing engagement with councillors and Roads officers for a proper safety reassessment.
• Requesting details of any surveys carried out at school travel times.
• Preparing further press/media pieces to keep the issue visible.
• Coordinating with parents and residents to maintain community pressure.

🚦 Next steps

• Push for a council site walk along the route during dark/wet conditions.
• Continue building press coverage and petition momentum.
• Demand clear answers on safety improvements (lighting, barriers, crossings, wider paths, speed reviews).
• Keep working with elected representatives to bring the issue to full council level.

🙏 How you can help today

• Share the petition and our Facebook page - Sandford Safety First - School Transport Campaign - with family, friends, and groups.
• If you haven’t yet, please sign here:
  🔗 change.org/SandfordSafety
• Every like, share, and comment helps keep pressure on decision-makers.

Together, we’ve already achieved a lot — and together, we can secure safe, fair school transport for all Sandford pupils. 💙

#SandfordSafety #SafeKidsNotUnsafeRoutes