Renfrewshire Conservatives to challenge axing of winter fuel payments
Renfrewshire Conservatives are to challenge both the SNP and Labour governments to reverse their decision to axe universal winter fuel payments.
‘Scottish Govt. must not let £100m slip through fingers’ – says Neil Bibby
The Scottish Government must “not let £100million slip through its fingers” by failing to take the opportunity of the Commonwealth Games, Scottish Labour has warned.
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.
Over 200 people turn out in Paisley to show support for asylum seekers living in local hotel
More than two hundred anti-racism campaigners and supporters met outside a Paisley hotel to show their support to the asylum seekers inside.
‘Slow progress’: Fuel poverty scheme helps just 1.5% of households in Renfrewshire
The Scottish Government’s national fuel poverty scheme, Warmer Homes Scotland, has helped only 1.5% of households in Renfrewshire since its launch in 2015.
Renfrewshire waste and refuse workers strike confirmed for mid August
Unite has confirmed that Renfrewshire Council waste and refuse workers in Renfrewshire are set to strike later this month for 8 days.
Natalie Don MSP condemns Labour’s cut to Winter Fuel Payment
A Renfrewshire MSP has hit out at new Labour MP Rachel Reeves announcement to limit the annual winter fuel payment to those receiving pension credit or other benefits.
Bin strike days in East Renfrewshire confirmed
Unison has confirmed strike dates for waste and refuse workers in East Renfrewshire and across Scotland over nine days in August.
Russell Findlay launches bid for Scottish Conservative leadership
An MSP who serves Renfrewshire has confirmed he is standing to become the Scottish Conservative leader.
Milestone for Children and Young People’s rights as UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Act commence
Children’s rights will ‘now be at the heart of decision making in Scotland’ as the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) (Incorporation) Act comes into force