New Scottish Government breakfast club funding welcomed
Thousands of children from disadvantaged backgrounds will benefit from free breakfasts, due to to £3 million from the Scottish Government.
Calls for the UK Government to scrap charity lottery sales cap
The Scottish Government is pressing the UK Government to lift the £50 million annual cap on charity lottery sales, which limits the potential of Scotland’s charities to raise much-needed funds
Consultation open to ensure foster care system is fit for the future
People are being encouraged to share their views on plans for the future of foster care in Scotland.
Reforms planned to improved support for crime victims
Victims of crime will receive improved support, advice and information as part of planned reforms to the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS).
£57 million paid to families in Scotland to help with the food shop
Families getting a Scottish benefit to help them buy healthy foods are being urged to check their balance on their prepaid card.
MSP welcomes boost for Social Security support for families in Renfrewshire
MSP Natalie Don-Innes has welcomed the news that the Scottish Government will enshrine in law the requirement to increase social security payments each year in line with inflation.
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.