The minimum price for a single use plastic bag is set to increase from 5p to 10p this Spring. The Scottish Parliament will be asked to approve the change from 1st April 2021. The charge on plastic bags was first introduced in Scotland in Scotland in October 2014. Prior to the charge, 800 million single... Continue Reading →
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SNP Government Triples Support for Taxi Drivers in North Ayrshire
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has expressed her delight that taxi and private hire drivers in North Ayrshire will have access to three times the amount of Scottish Government support than they did last year. Eligible drivers will be able to claim a £1,500 grant to cover fixed costs, boosting the support available to them by the Scottish... Continue Reading →
56,000 Parents Apply for Scottish Child Payment
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged parents to apply now for the new Scottish Child Payment which opens in February. Social Security Scotland is taking applications ahead of the new benefit’s introduction to help manage demand. 56,000 applications were received between Monday 9 November and Sunday 3 January. Those who apply before the start date will... Continue Reading →
Ban on Evictions Extended to Protect Tenants
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the extension of the Scottish Government’s temporary ban of eviction notices until the end of March. The extended ban – will apply to all evictions in areas subject to level 3 or 4 restrictions, except cases of serious anti-social behaviour, including domestic abuse. Subject to review every three weeks to... Continue Reading →
Over 2000 Young Carers Receive Young Carers Grant
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the news that £600,000 has been paid to eligible young carers by the Scottish Government. Over 2000 young carers received a payment between October 2019 and October 2020. The Young Carer Grant is a payment of £305.10 for young people, aged 16, 17 and 18, who spend an average of... Continue Reading →
Stick to Lockdown rules – keep each other safe
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire is urging everyone in North Ayrshire to adhere strictly to the new COVID restrictions announced today. During an emergency recall of the Scottish Parliament, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced that from tomorrow and for the duration of January, there will be a legal requirement for everyone in Level 4 areas to... Continue Reading →
Whitehurst Primary Pupil wins MSPs Christmas card competition
A P7 pupil from Whitehurst Park Primary School, Kilwinning has been selected as the winner of Cunninghame South MSP, Ruth Maguire's Christmas Card competition. The winning design made by Max was chosen out of dozens of entries from across the local primary schools sent into the MSP's office from school pupils throughout the area and... Continue Reading →
Self Isolating Guidance Update Won’t Affect Grant Payments
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement 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 so for 10 days, rather than 14 days. The £500 grant - which will not be reduced as a result of the updated clinical guidance -... Continue Reading →
Action Needed to Improve Housing Outcomes for Domestic Violence Victims
Ruth Maguire MSP has today welcomed the findings of a new report which calls for social landlords to take a human rights approach to improve outcomes for women and children experiencing domestic abuse. The report, commissioned by the Scottish Government proposes to change the way that councils and housing associations provide support to victims of... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Backs ‘Ambitious’ Steps to Tackle Climate Emergency
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement of more than 100 ambitious new policies and proposals to support Scotland’s green recovery and help deliver a just transition to net zero. They form part of the Climate Change Plan 2018 – 2032, which has been updated to reflect the world’s most ambitious climate targets as enshrined... Continue Reading →
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