Bob Doris MSP Partnership Parliamentary Annual Report 2019 work to secure pitches Cllr’s Gow & McLaren, Paul Maxwell - Ashfield FC, investment Chirnsyde pupils. Parents across the constituency councillors. I am pleased that have rightly been pushing for both St Mary’s in Maryhill and 1 enhanced provision of sports Chirnsyde primary in Milton pitches. I met with Education secured new MUGA pitches. Convener, Cllr Chris This follows new pitches for There are lots of 1. At the launch of a new Cunningham, to discuss the Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency Roch’s secondary previously sporting and Springburn-based Tapeball City’s school pitches strategy. physical activity cricket league. and it is hoped additional opportunities in our This followed discussions with pitches will be secured in 2. Meeting coaches and players constituency and I St Mary’s primary and local future. from Summerston Boys Club. am keen to support Boosting community local groups 3. Taking part in Tai Chi class in New housing where I can. Possilpark. I was pleased to support the new Cadder Housing Association development of 50 regeneration new socially rented homes, as I demand for properties and have do the various other new I am committed to boosting community-led identifying key improvements required. supported Scottish Government socially rented developments regeneration across our constituency. Most Most significantly we hope to attract funding budgets which aim to deliver across the constituency. recently as your local MSP and co-chair of to deliver them. Many ideas have been 50,000 affordable homes across the Springburn Regeneration Forum, I flooding in including how to mitigate the I fully appreciate the significant Scotland by 2021. helped Springburn Community Council issues around Springburn Road, derilict secure £40,000. This cash is being used to eyesores such as the Talisman, access and develop a community vision for how locals connectivity issues with Springburn train Summerston greenebelt want to see Springburn shaped in the future. station and local buses, better use of green space and Springburn / Eastfield parks along 2 With a new Community Hub in Springburn with potential new community amenities Shopping Centre and a series of consultation and facilities. events, the Community Council are My thanks to funders, the Scottish Government, ng Homes and Glasgow City has been secured for a new community I continue to seek as much The possible scale of the Council and to the many partners including centre at Roystonhill. I am also currently information from land owners development as well as the Winter Gardens Trust who helped with supporting a variety of other regeneration and the City Council relating to a environmental impact has the funding application and the community initiatives across the constituency including potential major private housing raised some concerns and I will hub. in Possilpark, Hamiltonhill, Cadder, and development just off Blackhill continue to keep constituents along the Maryhill corridor. Road between Summerston and updated. I was inspired by my earlier work with the Please contact my office for more 3 Balmore Road. Royston Strategy Group who delivered a similar initiative there. Since then funding information. Bright future as Possil secures Contact Bob Doris £1.5m from Scottish Government Constituency Office, Maryhill Burgh Halls Advice surgeries It has been a privilege to support Possilpark communities they serve and a proven track People’s Trust in their efforts to secure funds record of delivery in the local area. 10-24 Gairbraid Ave, Glasgow G20 8YE I hold regular advice surgeries right across to redevelop Possilpoint. They will deliver a Maryhill and Springburn at various locations. I have hosted Scottish Government Minster 0141 946 7700 new community hub to relocate and These have included Summerston, Cadder, Kevin Stewart at Possilpoint as he was given enhance vital local community services for [email protected] Lambhill, Maryhill, Springburn, Parkhouse, a presentation of the ambitious plans and the benefit of individuals and families across Royston, Milton, Ruchill and Possilpark. also formally supported the bid application. www.bob-doris.scot the wider Possilpark area. The Trust have These vary each month. I am delighted the Scottish Government brought together Hawthorn Housing Co- BobDorisMSPGlasgow Please call 01419467700 for details and an delivered £1.5m and backed Possilpark. operative, Young People’s Futures, Stepping appointment; or to request an advice @BobDorisSNP Stones for Families, Possobilities and This is a victory for community-led surgery in your local area. Barnardos; all with credibility within the regeneration. Bob Doris, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn constituency (SNP) Tackling violence against women | Supporting carers & families The cost of this publication has been met from Parliamentary resources. The Parliament is not responsible for the content of other internet sites. INSIDE Funding for local schools | Protecting local energy customers Protecting local Universal Credit advice sessions IN PARLIAMENT energy customers Cadder advice surgery with Cllr McLaren and Patrick Grady MP Supporting carers In recent months I became aware of a high level of disconnections in one housing and families estate in our constituency. Dozens of I am convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Social households were disconnected from their Security Committee. Our committee is tasked heating and hot water supply in with scrutinising the delivery of benefits offered Wyndford. by the Scottish Government. Whilst I was supporting several families to get reconnected to their supply, I identified what I consider to be unreasonable barriers. After raising the matter with the I held a series of advice surgeries on the associations and representatives of First Minister and holding an emergency Maryhill & Springburn tackles issue with Patrick Grady MP and Citizens Advice. We were also able to meeting with SSE, Citizens Advice and localcouncillors. provide additional information regarding Universal Credit andother sources of Cube Housing, 33 households were These were held in Maryhill, reconnected by Christmas Eve. violence against women advice and support. 15 bookies shops across our constituency The vast majority of men would never Summerston, Cadder, Possilpark, Milton However, I have identified that appropriate participated in a campaign I developed to take consider committing or condoning such and Springburn. Those who attended Please contact my office for more were offered support from local housing information. or clear regulations do not exist. I have a stand against gender-based violence. violence and the initiative gave men their Carers Supplement written to Ofgem and whilst much of this voice in taking a stand. We took evidence on a Carers Supplement (on will be reserved to the UK, I will shortly be Each betting shop identified a team member 28/2/19) which delivers two additional meeting the Scottish Government Energy to attend a training session led by White I am delighted that 700 signatures were Universal Credit: payments a year of £226.40 to those in receipt Minister to see how we can address these Ribbon Scotland and hosted by Glasgow collected during the week of action and White five-week wait must end of Carers Allowance, a 13% increase in financial issues. Kelvin College. Ribbon Scotland have now extended the support to these carers and our committee We were also supported by the Glasgow campaign to other constituencies. We should I chaired an inquiry 6/2/19 and recommended to the UK approved a further increase. I would welcome anyone who has had into social security and Government that ‘fundamental urgent similar issues getting in contact with me. Women’s Centre. Visitors to each bookies were be rightly proud that the bookies campaign asked to sign the following pledge ‘not to originated in our communities and I look in-work poverty. Our changes are required to its design. These Young Carers Grant commit, condone or remain silent about forward to further initiatives in the months committee heard from include reducing the waiting time for initial Our committee took evidence in November violence against women in all its forms'. ahead. witnesses including payment from five weeks to, at most, two 2018 on the new Young Carer Grant which will Transport Issues those with lived experience of Universal weeks from the date of application being be introduced by the Scottish Government by Credit, support organisations, the DWP and made, providing more support to those autumn 2019. It will be a £300 grant for 16 and Bus the Scottish Government. who need it with making and managing 17 year olds (and 18 year olds if they are still at claims’. I recently supported an initiative with Cllr Unfortunately the UK Government declined school) who care for 16 hours or more each Campbell and Cllr Cannon to look at local the invite that had been extended to them There were many more recommendations. week, but who do not receive Carer’s busing issues including routes and to attend. We published our report on Contact my office for more information. Allowance. We have written to the Cabinet reliability. Attending the meeting were Secretary suggesting further improvements Springburn residents, SPT and First which could be made. Glasgow. I am also supporting Scottish Government legislation making its way Seeking long-term funding Best Start Grant through parliament to give Councils more for local schools Our committee approved regulations (21/2/19) 1 2 control over bus services. In response to my parliamentary question love to be in the relating to the new Best Start Grant which will the Cabinet Secretary for Education stated position to continue provide lower-income families with financial Rail 1. I am always pleased to the wonderful service they excellent. Thanks also to ng support during the key early years of a child's meet local school groups in provide in North Glasgow.