Virtual Street Surgery: Friday 30th April
/Alan Brown MP hosted a virtual street surgery on Friday 30th April.
The MP for Kilmarnock in Loudoun is looking for new ways of engagement to counter the global pandemic and ongoing restrictions in Scotland.
Mr Brown has targeted certain areas of Stewarton and residents received a letter with the details of how to book a slot at the event.
Before the pandemic, the MP was holding street surgeries on a regular basis where he and his office staff would go door to door to engage with constituents across Kilmarnock and Loudoun. However, due to the restrictions in place, the event will now be virtual.
Previous street surgeries took place in areas such as Muirkirk, Catrine, Knockentiber and Hurlford among others.
Commenting before the event, Mr Brown said:
“I am excited for this week’s street surgery event with residents of Stewarton. I am always looking for new ways to engage with my constituents and remain accessible despite the restrictions in place.
“The past year I have been unable to have face-to-face encounters with constituents as the fight against the virus is the priority for everyone just now and we have had to work around it the best we can. However, I have still been accessible to those who need me.
“My office has been in operation throughout, although staff are working from home, and I regularly hold virtual surgeries where constituents can book a telephone call as well as Microsoft Teams or Zoom call with me to discuss matters. This process will work the same and constituents will have received a letter with the details of how to book a slot.
“Door knocking is a massive part of my role and I love doing it. However, due to the restrictions, this is not feasible at the moment, but I am looking forward to adding to the 4,000 and counting doors we have chapped as a result of our street surgery initiative in the future.
“For the time being, my street surgeries will be virtual and keep an eye out for me lettering you soon, as I look to make this a regular event.”
