Sutton and Cheam Labour Party Sutton and Cheam Constituency Labour Party, London Borough of Sutton
Save Our Ticket Offices!
Thank you! All of us together won this campaign!
As you will probably be aware the combined campaigning of the public, disability & older people groups, trade unions and political parties won this campaign and forced the Tory Government and Rail Operators to withdraw the proposals. News on this victory is reported here. We leave the information below as an example of a good modern campaign
Save Our Ticket Offices in Sutton: Have Your Say Today!
The ticket offices at several train stations in Sutton are under threat of closure. The closure of station offices could greatly impact our community, making our stations less accessible and leaving vulnerable passengers without the support they rely on. A clear majority of the public in opinion polls, support their retention.
Make a difference today!
Your voice matters in this crucial issue. Train companies like Thameslink, Southern and South Western, who operate the stations in our borough, have launched consultations proposing the closure of ticket offices. We encourage you and every local resident to participate in the consultation and share your views. Over half a million people across the UK have now submitted their views to the consultation.
Take action now!
The local Labour Party along with Merton & Sutton TUC coordinating local trade unions will be out leafleting to raise aware of the consultation.
There are five things you can do too at present:
- Sign these three petitions against the closures here and here and here.
- Get more information on the campaign from ASLEF, TSSA and RMT unions.
- Watch the recording of the recent short online rally against closures sponsored by the Daily Mirror with Tanni Grey-Thompson, Andy Burnham and Mick Lynch speaking here.
- Send a short email expressing concern to your MP here.
- Go to the links below and take part in the consultation and share your views on the proposed closure of ticket offices at Sutton’s train stations. Together, we can fight to keep our stations open and ensure equal access to reliable and convenient train service for everyone in Sutton. The original deadline was Wednesday 26 July 2023 but this has now been extended to Friday 1 September 2023 so make sure your voice is heard. Below are the links to each local rail operating company and the national consultation form is below that:
The standard national consultation form is here and all the Other Rail Companies holding consultations are listed here.
