East Renfrewshire considers £20/hour charge for some social care. Residents are concerned about the impact on vulnerable people. East Renfrewshire Social Care Charges Spark Resident Concern Plans East Renfrewshire might charge £20 per hour for some non-residential care services. The council cabinet approved the plan to begin in July, a decision the council leader called…
Seventy-five attended the Warrington conference. Critical discussions aimed at addressing local poverty challenges. Warrington Conference Tackles Local Poverty Challenges Head On Warrington held a conference about poverty. Seventy-five people attended it. They discussed the challenges local people face, and key topics included poverty and the cost of living. The cost-of-living crisis makes things worse. Essential…
A Colchester man defrauded Dunelm via fake plant pot returns to pay off a £110 debt. He received a new sentence. Essex Man Defrauds Dunelm to Cover £110 Debt with Fake Returns Patrick Clement, a lorry driver, is 47. He has four children. He stole from a shop in Colchester. He took duvet sets worth…
Event offers advice and practical support to tackle the rising cost of living. Drop in, no appointment needed. Siobhian Brown MSP Hosts Winter Support Event in Wallacetown Hey, there’s an event coming up. It can help with rising costs. It’s at the Salvation Army Hall on John Street. Go on Friday, February 14. Many groups…