“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 4th 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.
Continue readingSNP 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.
Continue readingSNP 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.
Continue readingSNP 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.
Continue readingCouncillor 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.
Continue readingCouncillors welcome re-opening of White Cart footbridge
“This is great news, seeing this pedestrian footbridge come back into life and helping develop new links across the White Cart,” said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest) commenting on a report to the council’s Infrastructure, Land and Economy board.
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