On Monday night I attended a constituency event in Braehead. The venue we held the event in was the new(ish) built Xscape which I would describe as a huge arcade with everything from snowboarding, rock climbing, laser quest....the list goes on. We invited people from youth clubs in my Glasgow Govan MSYP constituency to ask important questions. The consultations went well which asked a range of questions regarding health, gang crime, youth services and other issues of importance. This was set up by YSpeak which is a new youth forum which I alongside other young people set up after I was elected as an MSYP.
After we got that out of the way we put on a range of activities for the people who came along. This ranges from as I have mentioned above, snow boarding, snow sledging, laser quest, mini golf and many other things. I certainly enjoyed myself and enjoyed meeting more of my constituents who raised some concerns with me about local services and especially the future funding for youth clubs.
I look forward to working with the youth groups, local councillors, MSP and MPs regarding the services under threat that are beneficial to the youth in the constituency. We need to make sure that we have local champions that will stand up for the people of my constituency. I will do my best to make sure that I am a champion for people in my area by having regular contact with local representatives and working with youth groups. I will also be doing a lot of hands on work like attending local protests in the constituency. Lorne Street Community Centre is due to close tomorrow (31st March) so I will be attending a protest at 2pm tomorrow. All are welcome to come along and any support that can be offered will be most helpful.
If you have any questions please email me at: austin.sheridan.msyp@sypmail.org.uk
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP MYP
