The Scottish Welfare Fund made 9,195 payments to people across Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire in the last financial year, new figures show. A total of 1,625 Community Care Grants and 7,570 Crisis Grants were awarded across the two local authorities over the year. The money helped people with essentials such Read more…
Parliament has been in recess for the past month and I’ve been busying myself here in Renfrewshire South. Before updating you on some of what I’ve been up to, I’d like to draw your attention to an Afternoon Tea I’m hosting in my constituency office this Friday (2nd August) from Read more…
Tom Arthur MSP met with National Farmers Union (Scotland) representatives this week. Keen to hear views on farming in the local area, the Renfrewshire South MSP visited Gryffe Wraes farm in Renfrewshire for a meeting with NFU (Scotland) Forth and Clyde Regional Board Chairman Willie Harper and Regional Manager Lisa Read more…
TOM ARTHUR MSP HIGHLIGHTS DAMNING YOUGOV POLL Tom Arthur MSP is highlighting new polling results, released today by YouGov, which show new Tory leader Boris Johnson entering Number 10 with a rock bottom approval rating of minus 53 and 65% of Scottish voters believing he will be a “poor” or Read more…
Tom Arthur, MSP for Renfrewshire South, recently met with head coach Mark Breslin and volunteers at Barrhead Amateur Boxing Club to present them with a motion he lodged in the Scottish Parliament congratulating the club on securing an Awards for All Scotland grant from sportscotland. The club, which has been Read more…
Tom Arthur MSP has welcomed news that Kilbarchan is to receive a £2.8 million housing boost in the shape of 18 new homes from Williamsburgh Housing Association. The much-needed affordable homes for rent are being built in the popular village at Milliken Road and the construction work was officially launched Read more…
TOM ARTHUR WELCOMES ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO HELP HOMELESS PEOPLE INTO STABLE ACCOMMODATION Tom Arthur MSP has welcomed news that an additional £9 million of funding will be provided to local authorities to prevent homelessness and help people into more permanent accommodation. The investment, part of the Scottish Government’s £50 million Read more…
SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PERKS OF DEPOSIT RETURN SCHEME REVEALED Tom Arthur MSP has highlighted evidence published this week which shows that Scotland’s Deposit Return scheme will give industry, business and individuals in Renfrewshire South the opportunity to drive sustainable economic growth while reducing their impact on the environment. Deposit Return Read more…
DENTIST REGISTRATIONS MORE THAN DOUBLE UNDER SNP 100% MORE ADULTS REGISTERED WITH NHS DENTIST IN GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE SNP MSP Tom Arthur has hailed the latest NHS figures that show NHS dentist registrations have rocketed under the SNP – with 100% more adults registered in since 2007. The number Read more…
Renfrewshire South MSP Tom Arthur is hosting an Afternoon Tea at his constituency office in Johnstone on Friday 2 August to raise money for Breast Cancer Care to fund research and support for people affected by breast cancer. Mr Arthur is encouraging people to come along and show their support Read more…