New parents in Renfrewshire are being urged to claim Child Benefit as soon as possible after new figures showed many families are missing out on payments during their baby’s first
Hopes of easing cost of living pressures for households in Renfrewshire have been thrown into uncertainty due to global events, councillors have been told.
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.
Renfrewshire councillors heard a series of case studies showing how local advice services have helped families facing illness, poverty, debt and housing insecurity.
Supporting people through the sustained higher cost of living remains a top priority for Renfrewshire Council, according to a new report.
Renfrewshire Foodbank is set to receive a £10,000 donation from the council following a motion agreed at full council.
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.
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.
Shopmobility Renfrewshire has warned that plans to impose VAT on private hire vehicle (PHV) fares could hit disabled, older and low-income passengers hardest.
Renfrewshire parents and carers who have received a school clothing grant will get an additional £50 winter clothing payment for each eligible child.
