Sitting Information
Upcoming Sittings
- 26th and 27th of June at The Howden Park Centre, Livingston, West Lothian
- October 2010, date & venue TBC
Recent Sittings
Next Sitting: June 2010 The Howden Park Centre
The next SYP Sitting which will be kindly hosted by West Lothian Council on the 26th and 27th June at the Howden Park Centre in Livingston. This Sitting will see MSYPs decide which ideas will go out to consultation with thousands of young people from all over Scotland as the road to the next Youth Manifesto hots up! The Sitting will also double up as SYP’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) with elections to the Board and Conveners Group.
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Towards the Youth Manifesto
You can view the full draft agenda online by clicking here but the highlight of the Sitting will be deciding which 50 statements will go out for consultation with 15,000 young people across Scotland! We’re still looking for ideas for what could be included, so if you or the young people you represent have got an idea you’d like to be included, send it to myideas@syp.org.uk by 31st May at the latest, as we won’t be taking new ideas at the Sitting itself.
At “myMANIFESTO, You Decide” you can find out how MSYPs will get to decide what statements are chosen, as well as details of the four Manifesto Motions that will be specifically debated. These look at Trident replacement, bereavement needs, funding for youth projects and internet safety. They look like they’ll be really interesting discussions so make sure you check out our handy guide to each of the issues by clicking here.
AGM and Elections
The Sunday will be the SYP AGM with elections to the Board and for Subject Committee Conveners. More details about the elections and how you can stand as a candidate will follow in a few weeks time, but in the meantime you can view the key dates in the election process by clicking here, as well as the formal Calling Notice by clicking here.
Evening Entertainment
Back by popular demand, the Saturday night will see
“Hedfone Party – The Evolution – The Nineties Vs The Noughties”
That’s right it’s back and it’s bigger and better than ever! Are you a nineties raver or noughties pop fiend? 2 Unlimited or Lady Gaga? Pick your side and dress to represent that decade as TWO DJ’s battle it out in a showdown of the decades! Get ready to throw some shapes and cast your vote for the ultimate Hedfone party. Who will win? You decide…
Let us know you’re coming!
We hope you’re as excited as we are about the June Sitting, so make sure you book your place as soon as possible! Get in touch with your support worker to register by Friday 11th June at the very latest to tell them you’re coming. Keep an eye on your email over the coming weeks for details on the full agenda!
We look forward to seeing you all again, this time in Livingston! If you have any questions about the June Sitting please get in touch with Kate Bouchier-Hayes on 0131 313 2488 or kate.b@syp.org.uk.
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