Hi all. This is going to be my blog where you can keep up to date on what I have been doing for the Youth of the Glasgow Govan Constituency as MSYP for the area.
I attended the first Scottish Youth Parliament sitting on the 6-7th June which took place in Edinburgh. I was able to raise one of the key issue which was in my manifesto, the question of Scottish independence which I said I would take forward to the Scottish Youth Parliament, sadly the majority of the 80 MSYPs that attended the debate voted against asking the people of Scotland about our future as a country. I don't think this vote gave a clear idea on what all MSYPs think as only 80 out of a possible 150+ attended the debate. I would like to see the question put forward to the MSYPs again. I was also elected Deputy Convener of External Affairs which deals with UK and international issues. This is a field where I will raise the question of independence once more.
I have also been working with a workshop set up by Glasgow City Council which was discisung Religion and Belief. The young people who attend the workshop came up with very good ideas on how young peopple deal with religious differences in communities. I said as an MSYP I would be happy to help the group out at anytime as I would like to see more youth talking about religion and where it fits in the Scotland we know and love today.
I'm the kind of guy that likes to a wee bit of charity work, so I was at the Take That concert collecting money for the charity "Scottish Epilepsy Initiative". I was very moved by the people I meet on the day who are very committed to raising awareness on the condition. I am in full support of this charity.
On a final note I was able to attend a meeting which was talking about regenerating the town centre of Govan. I am in favour of the plans as long as the people of the Govan parish are told by Glasgow City Council whats going to happen to the ara so the people of Govan up to date and have a say in the things that are being planned including the young people! I have also said that a huge regeneration in the area will be good for the area but small things like putting weed killer where the old public toilets are would make a big difference as the weeds there are becoming out of control.
That will be all for just now, Don't forget if you have any questions please e-mail me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
I am always happy to help where I can.
Thanks
Austin Sheridan MSYP
Glasgow Govan
I attended the first Scottish Youth Parliament sitting on the 6-7th June which took place in Edinburgh. I was able to raise one of the key issue which was in my manifesto, the question of Scottish independence which I said I would take forward to the Scottish Youth Parliament, sadly the majority of the 80 MSYPs that attended the debate voted against asking the people of Scotland about our future as a country. I don't think this vote gave a clear idea on what all MSYPs think as only 80 out of a possible 150+ attended the debate. I would like to see the question put forward to the MSYPs again. I was also elected Deputy Convener of External Affairs which deals with UK and international issues. This is a field where I will raise the question of independence once more.
I have also been working with a workshop set up by Glasgow City Council which was discisung Religion and Belief. The young people who attend the workshop came up with very good ideas on how young peopple deal with religious differences in communities. I said as an MSYP I would be happy to help the group out at anytime as I would like to see more youth talking about religion and where it fits in the Scotland we know and love today.
I'm the kind of guy that likes to a wee bit of charity work, so I was at the Take That concert collecting money for the charity "Scottish Epilepsy Initiative". I was very moved by the people I meet on the day who are very committed to raising awareness on the condition. I am in full support of this charity.
On a final note I was able to attend a meeting which was talking about regenerating the town centre of Govan. I am in favour of the plans as long as the people of the Govan parish are told by Glasgow City Council whats going to happen to the ara so the people of Govan up to date and have a say in the things that are being planned including the young people! I have also said that a huge regeneration in the area will be good for the area but small things like putting weed killer where the old public toilets are would make a big difference as the weeds there are becoming out of control.
That will be all for just now, Don't forget if you have any questions please e-mail me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
I am always happy to help where I can.
Thanks
Austin Sheridan MSYP
Glasgow Govan
