Council approve extra £585k to help tackle poverty in community

An extra £585,000 has been set aside to bolster Renfrewshire Council efforts to tackle poverty and inequality against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis.

- JACK THOMSON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER

Elected members agreed the sum should be added to the £450,000 already allocated to the Fairer Renfrewshire war chest for 2025/26 during the budget process.

The move was approved at the leadership board on Wednesday as councillors discussed initiatives that support those who are struggling in a difficult financial climate.

Depute council leader Jacqueline Cameron, who is also chair of the Fairer Renfrewshire sub-committee, said at the meeting: "I'm really delighted to see that we can continue these projects.

"We know from previous feedback what a difference it can make in people’s lives and [there’s been] some really positive outcomes from relatively small pots of funding."