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…
More needs to be done to promote Social Tariffs says MSP
Renfrewshire MSP Natalie Don has said more has to be done to promote broadband and phone packages under social tariffs scheme.
Cllrs MacLaren welcome new emergency energy and food voucher support for vulnerable older people
A new emergency energy and food voucher initiative to support Scotland’s most vulnerable older people this winter has been launched by Age Scotland in partnership with SGN.
MSP: Writing off school meal debt will have a huge impact for families in Renfrewshire
Ross Greer, the Scottish Green MSP for the West of Scotland has hailed the announcement that the Scottish Government will write-off school meal debt, which they say will be a…
10,535 children in Renfrewshire benefiting from Scottish Child Payment
A Renfrewshire MSP has welcomed new figures which show that 10,535 children in Renfrewshire are currently receiving the Scottish Child Payment.
Citizens Advice warns of cost of living driving increased demand for rent arrears advice
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has warned that the cost of living crisis in Scotland is seeing more people fall behind on their rent, as new figures show a 37% increase…
Food donation drive volunteer collectors required in Renfrewshire
Food banks and charities are facing increasing levels of need this winter and Tesco are urging people to give the gift of their time to take part in the UK’s…
Support over-65s in Renfrewshire with lifeline shopping deliveries
Renfrewshire residents can directly support older people in the region by sponsoring boxes which carry lifeline shopping deliveries to over-65s in their homes
MSP raises concerns over increase in older people facing financial hardship
New research from Age Scotland has revealed a substantial increase in the number of older people facing financial hardship.