Cllr MacLaren raises fuel concerns for social housing tenants

“Even before the energy crisis people living in social housing were more likely to be in fuel poverty than those who own their home, largely due to tenants’ lower income levels”, said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest), commenting on a submission from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) to the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee inquiry into rising energy prices.

Tory Cost of Living Crisis spiralling out of control

“The cost of living crisis is spiralling out of control, fuelled by Brexit, and is driving millions of families into absolute poverty – yet Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson seem hell-bent on doing nothing”, said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest) commenting as inflation reaches a new 40 year high figure of 9%.

Only SNP led council can tackle cost of living crisis

“The Tory-made cost of living crisis is harming individuals and communities all across Renfrewshire but only the SNP have policies and the willpower to tackle this crisis”, said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest).

SNP councillors condemn UK Tory Government inaction over Tax Fraud

“No one likes paying taxes but it’s even worse when you realise that the tax laws in the UK don’t apply equally to all and that some are allowed to escape from their commitments without any penalty”, said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest).

SNP councillors highlight importance of International Workers Memorial Day

“The theme of this year’s International Workers Memorial Day is ‘health and safety is a fundamental right’ and it is one that should be at the core of every workplace”, said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest).

SNP Councillors support Ban on Combustible Cladding

“This is welcome news, after the Grenfell disaster we have to make sure that health and safety procedures are tightened up so that nothing like this could ever happen again”, said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest), commenting on the legislation to improve fire safety and boost Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions being laid before the Scottish Parliament.