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.
Extra support funding in place for parents with children in care
Parents who have had a child taken into care will receive support from community services through £900,000 of Scottish Government funding this year.
Reginal food fund open for applications
Scottish food businesses, producers and groups are encouraged to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to promote and champion produce from their local area.
District heating network in Renfrewshire shortlisted as finalists for COSLA Excellence Awards 2024
Fifteen projects from across Scotland, including one in Renfrewshire, have been chosen as finalists for the 2024 Excellence Awards, which are COSLA’s annual celebration of Scottish Local Government success.
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.
MSP visits residential rehab to hear from those in recovery
The MSP for Renfrewshire North and West has toured a residential rehab centre in her constituency, meeting people recovering from addiction and the staff who care for them.
New powers to increase reuse and recycling rates bill passed
New powers to increase reuse and recycling rates have been approved by the Scottish Government.
MSP urges residents to register to vote
Natalie Don, MSP for Renfrewshire North and West, has encouraged residents across the constituency to register to vote for the upcoming General Election on 4th July.
Plans to grow Scotland’s childminders workforce revealed
Plans to grow Scotland’s childminding workforce by 1,000 and provide more support to childminders have been announced.
‘SNP delievering for families in Renfrewshire’ claims MSP
Natalie Don MSP has said “the SNP are showing every day that the best decisions are those made in Scotland, for Scotland” after new figures show £829 million in financial