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Ramps, dropped kerbs and repaired pavements across Plymouth — and practical access advice for local businesses.
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Community workEvery campaign, and where each one stands
Thirteen campaigns across accessibility, the waterfront, street safety and the local economy — 4 delivered, the rest still being chased.
Community Work
Some of these are finished. Some are half-won. A few are still arguments Jon is having with the people who own the land. Each page says plainly what has been asked for, who it has been asked of, and what has actually changed.
Accessibility
Accessibility In progress
Inclusive Playgrounds
Playgrounds that disabled children and adults can actually use, not watch from the gate.
The Waterfront
Firestone Bay Completed
Repairing Firestone Bay Pool
Devil's Point tidal pool cleaned, maintained and fully restored.
Firestone Bay In progress
Firestone Bay Swimming Platform
A swimming platform at Firestone Bay, and safe bathing water status for the site.
Waterfront access In progress
Reopen The Firestone Bay To King's Point Path
Reconnecting the waterfront between Royal William Yard and Millbay Marina.
Read about the Reopen The Firestone Bay To King's Point Path campaign
Plymouth Sound In progress
Pontoon Diving Boards
Sea-based pontoon diving boards off Tinside, to end the risks of tombstoning.
Streets & Transport
Street safety Completed
Road Crossings & Improvements
New and upgraded crossings on the routes children and residents use every day.
Street safety Completed
Speed Detection Signs
Speed warning signs where residents have reported dangerous driving.
Getting around In progress
Public Transport
Bus stops where people need them, and raised taxi ranks that wheelchair users can actually board from.
City & Community
Green space In progress
Greenifying St. Peter & The Waterfront
100 trees for Stonehouse, plus wildflowers, planters and greener bus shelters.
Read about the Greenifying St. Peter & The Waterfront campaign
Local economy In progress
Supporting & Promoting Plymouth Business
Shop Local Plymouth — because money spent locally stays local.
Read about the Supporting & Promoting Plymouth Business campaign
Culture Completed
Plymouth Amphitheatres
Outdoor performance space for the city — one secured at Armada Way, with the Hoe next.
Armed Forces In progress
A Plymouth Veteran Centre
Turn the former Registry Office into a dedicated centre for our veterans.
Get Involved
Most campaigns on this site started as one resident's complaint about one street. Tell Jon what needs sorting, or lend a hand with the work.