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 politicians are urging Stirling residents to check their eligibility for specific social security benefits that may help ease the financial burden of winter. The Winter Fuel Payment is a UK-wide benefit that helps people Read more
Stirling MSP Bruce Crawford and SNP Councillor Evelyn Tweed have welcomed the news that the Scottish Government’s self-isolation payment will not be impacted, following an update that anyone required to self-isolate will need to do Read more
Bruce Crawford MSP and Stirling SNP Councillor Evelyn Tweed have expressed their delight at news that the SNP Scottish Government continues to press ahead with delivering Scotland’s new benefits system despite the challenges faced by 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
Crisis grants hit record high over lockdown The Scottish Welfare Fund made 695 of crisis grant payments to people in Stirling in the last financial quarter – an increase of 48% on last year – Read more