SNP Councillors highlight consultation on short-term lets

“This consultation will give everyone the chance to have their say on an issue that has been causing some problems locally”, said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest), commenting on a Scottish Government consultation on the details of a licensing scheme for short term lets that will take place over seven weeks this summer.

SNP politicians condemn heartless Tory Government response on benefit increase

“This was a shocking, but unsurprising, response from the Tory Minister for Welfare Delivery, who rejected calls from Renfrewshire Council to make permanent the temporary £20 uplift in Universal Credit and to extend this to legacy benefits”, said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest).  Cllr Kenny MacLaren and Cllr Natalie Don MSP put a motion forward to the full meeting of Renfrewshire Council on the 4^th March 2021, calling for the £30 uplift to Universal Credit to be made permanent and to extend this to include legacy benefits such as Employment Support Allowance, Income Support and Jobseekers’ Allowance.  This was approved unanimously by all councillors and a letter was sent to both the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

SNP Councillor highlights Council Tax Reduction scheme

“I would urge local residents to go online and fill in the consultation, this will help inform policy in an area that affects so many people – particularly over the festive period,” said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest), highlighting a Scottish Government consultation on the Fireworks and Pyrotechnics Bill at Holyrood.

SNP Councillors condemn Tory Election ID plan

“This proposal by the Tories is a disgrace, aimed at reducing the voting rights of the poorest in society,” said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest) commenting on the proposed legislation by the UK Tory Government to ensure that voters at any UK election have to provide approved photographic identification before being allowed to vote.

SNP Councillor welcomes new Electric Vehicle Charging Units

“It’s good to see more electric vehicle charging points being installed across Renfrewshire,” said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest) commenting on the planned installation of new Electric Vehicle Charging installations.

Councillor MacLaren welcomes increase in postal voting

“It was important to encourage postal voting at the recent election due to the current covid restrictions and the need to keep voters safe,” said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest) commenting on a report highlighting a rise in postal voting at the last election.