Extend Child Benefit for your teen by 31 August
Parents have less than two weeks to tell HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) their 16-19 year-old is continuing education or training, or their Child Benefit payments will stop.
Universal winter fuel payments for pensioners to be axed in Scotland
The Scottish government has confirmed it will no longer provide winter fuel payments to all pensioners.
New poll shows money is the biggest barrier to people from Scotland going on a summer holiday
New research released today by Family Holiday Charity shines a light on the barriers that are stopping people going on a Summer holiday this year, with money (47%) topping the…
Renfrewshire households missing out on vital energy-saving funding
Households in Renfrewshire are missing out on funding for energy saving measures due to a lack of awareness and misconceptions.
Credit union in Greenock merges with Paisley based credit union
A credit union in Inverclyde has merged with a Paisley-based credit union.
Food Train names new chief executive
A charity which delivers lifeline shopping supplies to older people across Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire has named its new chief executive.
Green MSP Ross Greer praises Scottish Child Payment
West of Scotland, Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer, has praised the Scottish Child Payment received by families in Renfrewshire, calling it ‘one of the most important steps for tackling poverty…
New Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance will reach over 3,000 in Renfrewshire
The new Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance will ensure that up to 3,119 people in Renfrewshire will benefit from “an approach rooted in dignity, fairness and respect” with Social Security…
Renfrewshire Council Budget 2024: highlights
A council tax freeze, extra cash towards a replacement school in Johnstone, £5m for roads and footways, and a £281 million investment in council housing are several takeaways from Thursday’s…
Locals save £29.5 million on shopping, as surplus redistribution firm celebrates its fourth year in Scotland
Company Shop Group is marking four years since it first brought its unique surplus redistribution model to Scotland, with its two stores saving people across Renfrew and Edinburgh £29,506,970 on…