Green MSP hits out at reintroduction of peak rail fares
The reintroduction of peak rail fares will cost workers and families in Paisley a fortune, says Ross Greer, the Green MSP who secured their removal last year.
Winter Fuel Payment deadline plea for pensioners to claim Pension Credit
Thousands more pensioners could receive the Winter Fuel Payment if they claim Pension Credit by the upcoming deadline.
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…