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Key Agendas 1. 9U Bus Service * Increase frequency of the 9U service during peak hours (morning and evenings). * Use double-decker buses for busy morning routes. * Improve communication regarding timetable changes, delays, or breakdowns—students are missing important clinical skills sessions due to lack of updates. * Overall, the 9U service is currently unreliable and needs review. 2. Parking Situation * Reconsider the decision preventing Year 1–3 students from using the multi-storey car park. * There are no practical alternative parking options available. * Existing parking spaces are too expensive for students. * With unreliable buses, especially during icy weather or late finishes, students are forced to walk in dark, slippery conditions, creating a safety hazard. * There is also a lack of reliable, accessible parking spaces for disabled students. 3. Other Concerns * Food on campus is becoming increasingly expensive—students are struggling with costs. * Scrubs are also costly and add to the financial burden on medical students. Proposed Changes * Increase morning and evening 9U bus services and ensure double-decker buses are used during peak hours. * Reduce parking costs across campus. * Reverse the decision restricting Year 1–3 access to the multi-storey car park. * Allocate designated, reliable parking spaces for disabled students.

As outlined above, the primary reason for these proposed changes is the ongoing unreliability of the bus services. The bus company often fails to communicate timetable changes or disruptions, which is directly affecting students’ attendance and academic performance. Additionally, when buses are delayed or unavailable, particularly during icy weather or late finishes; students are left with no option but to walk in dark, slippery conditions, creating a significant safety hazard. If you support these changes, please add your signature. Your voice will help us push these issues forward on your behalf.