Renfrewshire Council News 24 Jun 2025 More families entitled to school clothing grants and free school meals
Renfrewshire parents and carers are being encouraged to apply for school clothing grants and free school meals ahead of the new school year.
Save up to £2,000 a year on childcare for your new school starter
Hundreds of thousands of families who recently found out their little one’s August primary school place, can use Tax-Free Childcare to save thousands on wraparound childcare and holiday club costs
Renfrewshire Council budget 2025: Opposition leaders reactions
The leader of the Labour group in Renfrewshire has blasted a 9.5% Council Tax rise and claimed residents are paying for ‘huge blunders’ by the current administration.
Older People missing out on benefits
According to a recent report from Age Scotland, they have identified a record £2,116,447 of unclaimed benefits for older people who called the charity’s helpline in 2024 – an increase…
Unpaid carers in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire urged to check eligibility for financial support
MSP Tom Arthur has urged unpaid carers in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire to check their eligibility for financial support from Social Security Scotland.
Food donation bags boost Tesco Winter Food Collection as charities prepare for tough winter
Tesco customers can make a huge difference to the lives of people in Renfrewshire facing hunger and hardship by donating long-life items this week.
Fifth of older people in Renfrewshire at risk of malnourishment
A fifth of older people in Renfrewshire are in danger of becoming malnourished, a charity says. Screening by older people’s charity Food Train has found that 21% of people aged
UK’s biggest food collection calls for donations
With food banks and charities facing continued levels of need this winter, people are being urged to give the gift of their time to take part in the UK’s biggest
£57 million paid to families in Scotland to help with the food shop
Families getting a Scottish benefit to help them buy healthy foods are being urged to check their balance on their prepaid card.
Green MSP hits out at reintroduction of peak rail fares
The reintroduction of peak rail fares will cost workers and families in Paisley a fortune, says Ross Greer, the Green MSP who secured their removal last year.