SNP Councillors offer virtual surgeries

“With the continued lockdown rules due to Covid-19, no one is sure when we will be able to get back to holding our traditional councillor surgeries, so we’ve came up with an alternative”, said Cllr Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley Northwest).

Councillor MacLaren highlights unclaimed rental deposits

“Scottish tenants could be due hundreds of pounds as SafeDeposits Scotland revealed that nearly 2,000 renters haven’t claimed tenancy deposits worth over £500,000”, said Councillor Kenny MacLaren (SNP – Paisley North West).

Councillor Mags MacLaren accuses Tories of Voter Suppression

“The introduction of compulsory photo ID for voters is a typical Tory attack on those least able to defend themselves, targeting many voters who are elderly, ethnic minority and come from disadvantaged backgrounds”, said Councillor Mags MacLaren (SNP – Paisley North West).

A Second Vote – Aye, No, Maybe?

Renfrewshire’s sole Lib Dem councillor put forward a motion to a recent full council meeting calling for the council to support the campaign for a second Brexit referendum.  This is a line this councillor has taken in the past while vehemently objecting to calls for a second Scottish Independence referendum.

Council to spend £100,000 to cover cost of new £1 coins

“It’s bad enough that the UK Government is cutting Scotland’s budget without imposing further costs on councils including having to deal with the introduction of a new £1 coin,” said Councillor Mags MacLaren (SNP – Paisley North West).