Rising energy costs and global instability threaten recovery for Renfrewshire households
Hopes of easing cost of living pressures for households in Renfrewshire have been thrown into uncertainty due to global events, councillors have been told.
Renfrewshire advice services facing ‘tsunami’ of demand as debt, rent arrears and housing crises grow
Advice services in Renfrewshire are dealing with a “tsunami” of demand as more people fall into crisis over debt, housing and rising bills, councillors have been told.
Advice agencies helped families secure life-changing support in Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire councillors heard a series of case studies showing how local advice services have helped families facing illness, poverty, debt and housing insecurity.
Council commits to continued cost-of-living support for families
Supporting people through the sustained higher cost of living remains a top priority for Renfrewshire Council, according to a new report.
Renfrewshire Foodbank to receive £10,000 council support
Renfrewshire Foodbank is set to receive a £10,000 donation from the council following a motion agreed at full council.
Young Carer Grant expanded to support 19-year-olds in Scotland
Young carers across Scotland are set to benefit from expanded financial support as the Young Carer Grant is extended to include eligible young people up to the age of 19.
New winter heating payment begins for pensioners in Scotland
A new winter heating payment for older people in Scotland has begun rolling out today, giving pensioners guaranteed support with energy costs throughout the colder months.
Paisley disability group fears ‘taxi tax’ will drive up fares for vulnerable people
Shopmobility Renfrewshire has warned that plans to impose VAT on private hire vehicle (PHV) fares could hit disabled, older and low-income passengers hardest.
Families to receive an extra £50 clothing grant this winter
Renfrewshire parents and carers who have received a school clothing grant will get an additional £50 winter clothing payment for each eligible child.
Renfrewshire pensioners reminded of winter heating payment
Renfrewshire residents of State Pension age are being reminded that they will receive the new Pension Age Winter Heating Payment from Social Security Scotland this winter.