Dear Everyone who Signed and Supported the Bristol Bus Boycott Petition, We want to express our heartfelt gratitude. We want to thank you for supporting and participating in the petition to stop a police horse from being named after one of the heroes of the Bristol Bus Boycott. We are thrilled to inform you that our collective efforts have been successful, leading to a positive outcome. Avon and Somerset Police, and Curiosity UnLtd, the organizers of the competition, have officially withdrawn the initiative and both have issued public apologies. An open apology letter from Curiosity UnLtd, dated September 29, 2023, (see quote below) expressed regret for any distress caused and acknowledged the reasonable concerns raised by our petition. They have heard our voices, listened to the community, and taken decisive action by cancelling the horse renaming initiative. Furthermore, Curiosity UnLtd have reached out to convene a meeting between the Police and Black Think Tank UK, aiming to foster dialogue and collaboration for future initiatives. It is important to note, 1. While BBC Bristol initially published an article announcing the competition, they have not yet (to our knowledge) published an article stating the competition's withdrawal and the organizers' apology. 2. Despite extensively quoting from the petition blurb, the Bristol Post has not mentioned the author of the petition in its coverage of the competition's withdrawal. However, the withdrawal and apology have been confirmed by Curiosity UnLtd, (see quote below) and we can take pride in the fact that our collective efforts have led to this positive resolution. (See article links below) Once again, I want to express our deepest appreciation for your support in signing the petition. It is through our combined voices that positive change has been achieved. Our commitment to respectful recognition of Bristol Bus Boycott Heroes has made a significant impact. Thank you for standing with us in this important endeavour. Together, we have made a difference. Yours sincerely, Black Think Tank UK