1592 families in Stirling have received a £100 COVID winter hardship payment to support them through one of the most difficult winters in living memory. New figures show that the SNP Government provided support to Read more
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and local councillor Evelyn Tweed have welcomed the introduction of the Scottish Child Payment, which is set to make a difference to families across Stirling at a time when they need Read more
SNP committed to tackling poverty whilst Tories duck responsibilities Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and local councillor Evelyn Tweed have called on local politicians from all parties to get behind historic funding to continue the delivery Read more
Applications for school age payment close on 28th February Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and local councillor Evely Tweed have encouraged eligible families in Stirling to apply for the SNP Government’s School Age Payment before applications Read more
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and local Councillor Evelyn Tweed have expressed delight as thousands of families in Scotland have applied for the ‘game-changing’ Scottish Child Payment early. Both urge any families in the Stirling area Read more
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and local councillor Evelyn Tweed have welcomed published figures showing the recruitment of additional teachers to schools across Stirling and Scotland since summer. 1,250 new teachers, and 155 support staff, have Read more
£2 million package of support now open for applications A fund to help residential outdoor education centres mitigate the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has opened for applications. Centres which are facing financial challenges Read more
SNP tackling child poverty while Tories duck responsibilities The new Scottish Child Payment – which has been described as a “game-changer” in the fight to tackle child poverty – will open early for applications this Read more
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford has urged Stirling residents to share their thoughts, as the Scottish Government launches a new public consultation on proposals for free bus travel for young people under 19. Approximately 777,000 young Read more
SNP Government providing £10 million for school meals over holidays More than 2000 children across the Stirling Council area will benefit from extra funding to extend free school meals over the Christmas and Easter holidays. Read more