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Colum Eastwood MLA

Colum Eastwood

MLA for Foyle

Assembly Private Secretary to the Environment Minister

SDLP Spokesperson on OFMDFM

At the age of 27 Colum was appointed Derry’s youngest ever Mayor in 2010. He has shown himself to be an energetic and articulate leader for the city. As well as championing Derry as City of Culture, Colum has stood courageously against dissident violence. He is a long-time supporter of the Bloody Sunday families.

A Shantallow councillor from 2005 until 2011, Colum Eastwood has worked tirelessly for the people he serves. He is a passionate campaigner for community facilities, infrastructure and jobs for our young people.

Colum also enjoys music and is a keen Derry City fan.

Colum was elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly in 2011 and is the party's representative on the committee of the Office of First Minister and deputy First Minister. He also sits on the Northern Ireland Assembly's justice committee and was appointed by the party leader to the post of Assembly Private Secretary to the Minister of the Enivironment Alex Attwood.

Constituency Office

Northside Village Centre, Derry, BT48 8NN
Tel 028 7135 0045
Email colum.eastwood@sdlp.ie

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