Jack Thomson
Local Democracy Reporter at Reach PLC
Senior LDR, Renfrewshire and Inverclyde 🗞️ Fan of beer and books 🍻📚
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1 day ago |
news.stv.tv | Jack Thomson |Beth Franklin
An extra £585,000 has been set aside to bolster Renfrewshire Council efforts to tackle poverty and inequality against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis. Elected members agreed the sum should be added to the £450,000 already allocated to the Fairer Renfrewshire war chest for 2025/26 during the budget process. The move was approved at the leadership board on Wednesday as councillors discussed initiatives that support those who are struggling in a difficult financial climate.
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4 days ago |
the-gazette.co.uk | Jack Thomson
Councillor Jacqueline Cameron (Permission for use by LDRS partners) An extra £585,000 could be set aside as part of efforts to tackle poverty and inequality amid the cost-of-living crisis – if the step is agreed by Renfrewshire councillors. The significant sum would be added to the £450,000 already allocated to the Fairer Renfrewshire war chest for 2025/26 during the council’s budget-setting process at the end of February.
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5 days ago |
the-gazette.co.uk | Jack Thomson
(Contributed: Permission for use by LDRS partners) A frustrated politician has claimed Renfrew residents “deserve better” as he takes aim at Renfrewshire Council over the number of roads set to be resurfaced in the town this year. Cramond Avenue, Craigielea Road and Arkleston Road are among the 53 that are in line for a makeover in 2025/26 as part of the local authority’s £90 million decade-long investment.
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6 days ago |
dailyrecord.co.uk | Jack Thomson
Councillor Jamie McGuire has not been impressed by the number of the town's roads lined up for resurfacing this year. A frustrated politician has claimed Renfrew residents "deserve better" as he takes aim at Renfrewshire Council over the number of roads set to be resurfaced in the town this year. Cramond Avenue, Craigielea Road and Arkleston Road are among the 53 that are in line for a makeover in 2025/26 as part of the local authority's £90 million decade-long investment.
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6 days ago |
dailyrecord.co.uk | Jack Thomson
The 184-metre twin-leaf bridge has been given an opening date of Friday, May 9. The Renfrew Bridge – the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde – will open to members of the public next month, it has been confirmed. The 184-metre twin-leaf bridge, connecting the town's Meadowside Street with Dock Street in Yoker, has been given an opening date of Friday, May 9.
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