Google Maps and Waze launch UK fuel price feature
Google Maps and Waze are launching a fuel price feature in the UK, allowing motorists to compare petrol and diesel costs at nearby stations.
Renfrewshire advice service secures more than £3 million for residents
Renfrewshire Council’s Advice Works service secured more than £3 million in additional income for residents during the first quarter of 2026/27.
Council urged to turn vacant land into community food-growing spaces
Renfrewshire Council has been urged to investigate whether vacant and derelict land could be used for community projects growing food for people struggling to afford it.
Renfrewshire Foodbank vouchers support more than 2,100 people
More than 2,100 adults and children were supported through Renfrewshire Foodbank vouchers during the first quarter of 2026/27.
Further update promised as Renfrewshire fuel debt almost doubles
Council officers will provide a further update on support for households facing rising energy costs after fuel debt handled by Advice Works almost doubled.
Renfrewshire parents could receive help with travel costs when starting work or training
Parents in Renfrewshire could receive help with bus and rail fares, fuel, taxis, bicycles and driving lessons when starting work or training.
Renfrewshire families urged to claim up to £2,000 towards childcare costs
Families across Renfrewshire are being encouraged to check whether they are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare ahead of the summer holidays, as new figures show more parents than ever are benefiting…
Scottish Child Payment cutting poverty and food insecurity, major study finds
A major independent study has found that the Scottish Child Payment is significantly reducing child poverty and food insecurity across Scotland, while highlighting the need for further investment to help…
More than £13m secured for Renfrewshire residents through advice services
Advice services across Renfrewshire helped residents secure more than £13 million in additional income and financial gains over the past year, councillors have been told.
Nearly one in four children living in poverty in parts of Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire councillors have been warned that child poverty remains a major challenge across the area, with nearly one in four children in some communities living in low-income households.