New figures released this week reveal that 17,450 households across North Ayrshire were supported by the SNP Government’s Council Tax Reduction Scheme in June 2020. Across Scotland, almost 500,000 Scots received the support in June, with the number of local households in receipt of the Council Tax Reduction support rising by 630 since April 2020.... Continue Reading →
Consultation Opens on Tackling Male Demand for Prostitution
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a public consultation from the Scottish Government which is seeking views on options to challenge men’s demand for prostitution. The consultation, which opens today, also asks for suggestions on what can be done to reduce the harms associated with prostitution, how to support women to find a way out of... Continue Reading →
Further Ease of Lockdown Restrictions Pushed Back as Covid Cases Rise
Ruth Maguire MSP has today urged local residents to adhere to the Scottish Government’s new Covid-19 public health guidelines following the latest review. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that from Monday 14 September, the number of people in Scotland permitted to meet will be cut to six people from two households, both indoors and... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Urges People in North Ayrshire to Download ‘Protect Scotland’ App
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has urged people in North Ayrshire to download the new ‘Protect Scotland ’app - to help slow the spread of Coronavirus and support the easing of lockdown restrictions. The app can be downloaded onto phones and will let users know if they have come into close contact with someone who has... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Celebrates Community’s Efforts to Cure Blood Cancer
To mark Blood Cancer Awareness Month this September, Ruth Maguire MSP took part in a digital ‘Day of Action’ to celebrate the number of potential stem cell donors in Cunninghame South on the Anthony Nolan register and raise awareness of the urgent need for more donors in light of the challenges to donor recruitment presented... Continue Reading →
Transitional Support Fund Opens to Help Childcare Providers
Ruth Maguire MSP has today encouraged childcare providers to apply to a new fund now open to assist childcare providers meet the extra costs of complying with public health guidance. The Transitional Support Fund, part of £11.2 million support announced for the childcare sector, will help pay for things like increased cleaning, new or additional... Continue Reading →
Community Optometrists to Support Eye Care Services
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a new plan which will see patients with chronic eye conditions now able to be assessed by community optometrists. This plan as part is supported by £3 million in funding. There has been limited capacity to see all patients with chronic and sight-threatening conditions due to changes in hospital services... Continue Reading →
New £10 Million Fund Will Support Renters in North Ayrshire
Ruth Maguire MSP has said a new £10 million fund announced by the SNP Government will support people struggling to pay their rent across North Ayrshire. Announced earlier last week, the Tenant Hardship Loan Fund will open later this Autumn and offer interest-free loans to those unable to access other forms of support for their... Continue Reading →
Transport Upgrade Funding to Help Protect Against Covid Announced
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement of £7 million from the Scottish Government to upgrade transport in an effort to mitigate against Covid-19. A newly established Public, School and Community Transport COVID-19 Mitigation Fund will support measures on buses, taxis and private hire vehicles, trams, subway and local ferries and planes that are used... Continue Reading →
Ambitious Covid Recovery Plan Aims to Invest in North Ayrshire Economy
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced an ambitious Programme for Government aimed at ensuring a strong economic recovery from the Coronavirus pandemic. Under the commitments, all young people in Scotland aged 16 to 24 will be guaranteed a job, education, apprenticeship or formal training through a new £60 million government scheme. By this Autumn,... Continue Reading →
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