Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has highlighted that £58,588,289 was issued by Social Security Scotland in 2023/24 to support people across North Ayrshire. Social Security Scotland issues support payments including the Scottish Child Payment; Best Start Grant; Disability Payments as well as winter heating assistance, support for carers and additional resources for those seeking... Continue Reading →
IMPROVING NHS, SCRAPPING TWO CHILD CAP AND DELIVERING UNIVERSAL WINTER SUPPORT
The SNP Government’s Budget will deliver progress for Scotland, by Scotland – after listening carefully to the people of Scotland and taking action on their concerns. SNP MSP for Cunninghame South Ruth Maguire highlighted key SNP policies which will be taken forward in the Budget which will benefit people in North Ayrshire including: · ... Continue Reading →
SNP DELIVERING £17.4 MILLION WORTH OF NON-DOMESTIC RATES RELIEF IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
SNP MSP for Cunninghame South, Ruth Maguire has welcomed the news that 4,100 properties in North Ayrshire have received £17.4 million worth of non-domestic rates relief this year, thanks to SNP policies. Non-domestic rates relief lowers bills for eligible organisations, through initiatives like the Small Business Bonus Scheme – which offers 100% non-domestic rates relief for... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP: “Carer Support Payment Rollout a Milestone Moment”
Ruth Maguire, MSP for Cunninghame South, has said that the nationwide rollout of the Carer Support Payment is a "milestone moment". The Carer Support Payment, which is a payment of £81.90 per week paid by Social Security Scotland, has been introduced in phases since November 2023 and as of today is now available to people... Continue Reading →
NEW FIGURES REVEAL VALUE OF SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN NORTH AYRSHIRE
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new figures which show £5,522,197 has been paid out to families across North Ayrshire in Best Start Grants and Best Start Foods Payments, saying “the Scottish Government’s fair and respectful approach to social security is making a real difference to families in North Ayrshire.” According to figures from Social Security... Continue Reading →
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire Remembers Ardeer Girls in the Scottish Parliament
Ruth Maguire MSP has led a debate in the Scottish Parliament, congratulating Cartridge Girls for staging the play The Girls of Cartridge Hut No.7, by playwright Jack Dickson; a drama set at Nobles Explosive Company at Ardeer, Stevenston, charting the history of an industrial accident at the site in 1884, through the eyes of four young women who lost... Continue Reading →
15,812 Young People in North Ayrshire benefiting from free bus travel
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire, has today welcomed the news that 15,812 children and young people in North Ayrshire are benefiting from free bus travel since the introduction of the SNP Government's scheme for under 22's. In figures released yesterday, the Scottish Government revealed that - as of 12 September 2022 - a total of 483,931 children... Continue Reading →
MSP welcomes SNP support for NHS Ayrshire and Arran
NHS KEY PRIORITY FOR SNP GOVERNMENT SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the Scottish Government’s prioritisation of NHS Ayrshire and Arran for people across Cunninghame South. Announcing the SNP Government’s Programme for Government for 2022/23, the First Minister outlined that the next year will see the creation in law of the National Care Service which... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomes lowest crime rate in Scotland since 1974
CRIME DROPPED ACROSS SCOTLAND BY 43% UNDER SNP Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the release of the latest crime statistics which show Scotland’s recorded crime levels are at their lowest since 1974. Figures show for the year ending June 2022, recorded crime fell by 5% compared to the same period last year and has fallen by... Continue Reading →
Families in North Ayrshire receive £2,745,460 in support from SNP Government
4535 CHILDREN IN NORTH AYRSHIRE HAVE BENEFITTED FROM SCOTTISH CHILD PAYMENT 4535 children have been supported by the Scottish Child Payment since its introduction, according to figures released by the Scottish Government - with £2,745,460 having been paid to families. The Scottish Child Payment of £20 per week per eligible child under 6 has been hailed 'an absolute game changer in... Continue Reading →
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