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20/01/2026 Notice of Meeting and Agenda Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-committee Date Time Venue Wednesday, 28 January 2026 10:00 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire), Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN Membership Councillor Jacqueline Cameron (Convener): Councillor Graeme Clark (Depute Convener): Councillor Neill Graham: Councillor Anne Hannigan: Councillor Marie McGurk: Councillor Iain Nicolson: Councillor Andy Steel: Hybrid Meeting Please note that this meeting is scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers. However, it is a hybrid meeting and arrangements have been made for members to join the meeting remotely should they wish. Webcasting of Meeting This meeting will be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site – at the start of the meeting the Convener will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed. To find the webcast please navigate to https://renfrewshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home Members of the Press and Public Members of the press and public wishing to attend the meeting should report to the customer service centre where they will be met and directed to the meeting. MARK CONAGHAN Head of Corporate Governance
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20/01/2026 Further Information This is a meeting which is open to members of the public. A copy of the agenda and reports for this meeting will be available for inspection prior to the meeting at the Customer Service Centre, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley and online at http://renfrewshire.cmis.uk.com/renfrewshire/CouncilandBoards.aspx For further information, please email democratic-services@renfrewshire.gov.uk Published: 20/01/26
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20/01/2026 Items of business Apologies Apologies from members. Declarations of Interest and Transparency Statements Members are asked to declare an interest or make a transparency statement in any item(s) on the agenda and to provide a brief explanation of the nature of the interest or the transparency statement. 1(a) Cost of Living Update Report by Chief Executive. 1 - 14 1(b) Cost of Living Dashboard Report by Chief Executive. 15 - 32 2 Fairer Renfrewshire Programme Update Report by Chief Executive. 33 - 42 3 Equality Outcomes Consultation Update Presentation by Chief Executive.
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1 PUBLIC ________________________________________________________________________ To: Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee On: 28 January 2026 _____________________________________________________________________ Report by: Chief Executive _____________________________________________________________________ Heading: Cost-of-living Update ________________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 At each of the Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee meetings, an overview of key context and evidence around current pressures on household finances, both in terms of household income and expenditure has been provided to members. 1.2 Since the last meeting of the Sub-Committee on 12 November 2025, there have been a number of changes in economic factors including an increase of 0.2% in the Energy Price Cap from 1 January 2026, meaning households will pay slightly more for their energy use, while inflation reduced to 3.2% in the 12 months to November 2025, with food inflation also falling to 4.2% from 4.9% in October. Elected members are asked to note that: • The rate of inflation is standing at 3.2% in November, falling from 3.6% the previous month and has been above the target rate of 2% set by the UK Government for the Bank of England since October 2024, when it reached 2.3%. • The inflation rate for food has decreased to 4.2% in October, after hitting 4.9 % in October. It remains higher than overall inflation. • The Bank of England interest rate was reduced to 3.75% in December after being 4% since August 2025. • The Energy Price Cap, originally introduced by Ofgem in January 2019 to set limits on the underlying rates energy suppliers, is currently set at £1,758 from 1 January, a 0.2% increase on the £ 1775 in the previous quarter. 1.3 This paper provides an overview of information collated by officers in relation at both a national and local level where available. Item 1(a) Page 1 of 42
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2 PUBLIC 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that members of the Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee note the content of the report. 3. Background 3.1. At the Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee meeting on 12 November 2025 an overview of key context and evidence around current pressures on household finances, both in terms of household income and expenditure, was examined. Increasing fuel costs and food inflation rates and rents mean that many families are still struggling with costs of living. 3.2. Following a period of relative stability from 2015 to 2021, food prices have become a major driver of overall inflation since 2022. Using ONS figures, it is estimated that in 2025, when compared to 2015, food prices will have increased by 3.2 percentage points more than overall consumer prices. 3.3. Office for National Statistics figures show that costs of living are still very high on people’s agenda. Households are struggling to pay bills and pay off debts as a result of cost of living increases and are defaulting on direct debits. Citizens Advice Scotland in their November Energy Brief reported that the number of people seeking advice around energy from their local CAB from July to September 2025 was 7,500, and that nearly one third of those needed a fuel voucher. Of these clients, 70% had a long-term health condition. 3.4. The cost of essentials; food, fuel and housing remain high, and a significant worry for many families in Renfrewshire. 3.5. The Scottish Budget was announced on 13th January 2026, with several measures likely to impact on households’ income and expenditure, or with implications for the Council’s Fairer Renfrewshire Action Plan. In summary, key budget commitments relevant to the fairness agenda locally are as follows: • Child Payment being increased to £40 per week for families with a baby under the age of one, with the change coming in for 27/28. The current amount (£27.15) will rise by inflation this year. • Changes to Income Tax bands, including raising the threshold of two of Scotland's tax bands. The basic (20%) rate, which currently starts at £15,398, will go up by 7.4% to £16,537. The intermediate rate (21%), which currently starts at £27,492, will also go up by the 7.4% to £29,527. This means people will pay the 19% starter rate on more of their money. • Funding to deliver, by August 2027, a breakfast club for every Scottish primary and Additional Support Needs school pupil. Page 2 of 42
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3 PUBLIC • Those working in adult social care will receive, as a minimum, the real living wage, which is currently £13.45 an hour. This means they will receive more than the national minimum wage which is £12.21 an hour. • The introduction of two new council tax bands by 2028 for the most expensive properties in Scotland. Higher rates will be paid on properties worth over £1m based on an up-to- date valuation. • An extra £49m funding for measures to mitigate Child Poverty will be announced in the Child Poverty Delivery Plan in March. This will come from the money put aside to mitigate the 2-child limit. • £50 million will be invested in a Whole Family Support package to support parents into sustainable employment, with final details to be again confirmed in the Child Poverty Delivery Plan. • Free access will be provided to school swimming tuition so that every primary school child in Scotland can learn vital aquatic and water safety skills. 3.6. Detail on the implementation and potential impact of budget commitments will require further analysis in due course. 4. Impacts of cost-of-living crisis Living costs 4.1. The latest insights into the cost of living from the Office of National Statistics for the period 5th to 30th November found that 88% of those surveyed reported the cost of living as the most important issue facing the UK today, an increase of 1% in the August figure last reported to the Sub-Committee and around 61% reported that their cost of living had increased compared with a month ago, a slight decrease increase from the 62% last reported, with 37% stating it had remained the same. 4.2. The ONS figures record that the most commonly reported reason given by adults in the latest period for a rise in their cost of living remains the price of their food shop at 95% (previously 96%), which has been the case since they first asked the question in November 2021. 4.3. The proportion of adults reporting that a reason for their cost-of-living increases was the price of their energy bills at 68% has increased from the 59% reported in August. 4.4. Around 46% of adults reported that a reason for their cost-of-living increasing was the price of their fuel. This has increased since August 2025 (44%) and is rising steadily since a low in October 2024 (32%). 4.5. Further ONS figures show: • Around 4 in 10 adults (41%) planned to reduce their overall spending for Christmas. Of those planning to make Christmas purchases, 31% said they were very or somewhat concerned about affording Christmas. Younger adults (age groups under 50 years) were more likely to Page 3 of 42
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4 PUBLIC report feeling very or somewhat concerned about affording Christmas this year. This includes 35% of those aged 16 to 29 years and 38% of those aged 30 to 49 years. • 25% planned to use savings and 14% to use credit or payment plans to help spread the cost of Christmas purchases. • Over one in three (34%) adults reported that they believed they would be unable to save any money in the next 12 months. This has remained stable in the past year. • More than one in three (36%) adults who paid energy bills reported that they found these bills very or somewhat difficult. This has fallen from a peak of almost half (49%) of adults in May 2023, however is an increase on the 31% last reported. • 22% of adults have had to borrow money or use more credit in the last month compared to a year ago. 4.6. The ONS also found that 43% of people are shopping around more, 39% spending less on food and essentials and 60% spending less on non-essentials, while 29% are using savings because of cost of living pressures. 4.7. The ONS also publishes statistics for the UK on Direct Debit failure. The most recent statistics for November 2025 shows a default rate on loans of 4.70%. This is the 3rd highest rate since records began in January 2019. 4.8. With regard to Electricity and Gas Direct Debits, the default rate is 2.73%, slightly down on the 3% last reported, and the 4th highest rate ever recorded since records began in 2019. Energy Price Cap and Standing Charges 4.9. The energy price cap is the maximum amount energy suppliers can charge customers for each unit of energy and standing charge if they’re on a standard variable tariff. Between 1 January 2026 and 30 March 2026, the energy price cap is set at £1,758 per year for a typical household who use electricity and gas and pay by Direct Debit. This is an increase of 0.22% compared to the cap set between October and December 2025. 4.10. The table below shows the average unit rates per kilowatt hour (kWh) and standing charges per day under the new Price Cap from 1 January to 31 March 2026: Page 4 of 42
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5 PUBLIC 4.11. Standing charges are a fixed daily cost faced by households. This means that they form a larger share of total bills for households which use less energy and a smaller share of total bills for households which use more energy. For those who are classed by Ofgem as being low users of energy standing charges for electricity make up 29% of their total bill and for gas, around 21% of the bill. Official UK Government statistics show that lower energy consumption is closely associated with lower household income and higher levels of deprivation. 4.12. In November, Ofgem launched its Energy Aware campaign. Their recent energy consumer satisfaction survey shows that people who better understand their energy system have better customer service experiences and are more likely to choose a better tariff that may be cheaper for them. Officers will utilise the associated toolkit and messaging to support Renfrewshire residents with practical advice and available tools for consumers. 5. Employment and Wages 5.1. According to the ONS, the Claimant Count in November 2025, which is taken from JobcentrePlus administration systems, for those claiming unemployment-related benefits in Renfrewshire is 3,185 people – 1905 men and 1280 women aged between 16 and 64. This is a reduction from 3,330 last reported. The Renfrewshire unemployment rate of 2.7% is less than the Scotland rate (3.5%). 5.2. ONS figures for the UK show that from the period from August to October 2025, annual growth in employees' average earnings for regular earnings (excluding bonuses) was 4.6% and total earnings (including bonuses) was 4.7%. Annual average regular earnings growth was 3.9% for the private sector and 7.6% for the public sector. These increases are all above the rate of inflation, Page 5 of 42
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6 PUBLIC with the annual growth in real terms, adjusted for inflation using the Consumer Prices Index including owner occupiers' housing costs being 0.5% for regular pay and 0.6% for total pay. 5.3. Over the long term, average weekly earnings for both total and regular pay show a steady increase. Average weekly earnings were estimated at £739 for total earnings and £687 for regular earnings in July 2025. 5.4. The most recent local figures are from 2024 and show average weekly earnings of £745 overall in Renfrewshire - £803 for males and £708 for females. More recent figures will be provided when these are available. 6. Benefits 6.1. In November 2025, the UK Government announced that from April 2026 it will be removing the two-child limit so that families can receive the child element of Universal Credit for all children regardless of family size. 6.2. It is estimated that 2 million children across the UK live in households that will see an increase in income as a result of the removal of the two-child limit within Universal Credit in the final year of the UK parliament. Estimates also show that there will be 600,000 fewer individuals in relative low income after housing costs in the final year of parliament as a result of the removal of the two-child limit within Universal Credit. This includes 450,000 children and 150,000 working age individuals. 6.3. On 17 June 2025, the Scottish Government announced that it would effectively cancel the impact of the two-child benefit cap from 2nd March 2026 via a Two Child Limit Payment. The UK Government announcement negates the need for this payment, with the First Minister instead stating that the funding put aside for the payment will be used to tackle child poverty in other ways, with more details to be provided as part of the Scottish Budget in January 2026. 6.4. It is estimated that 840 families are affected by the 2 child limit in Renfrewshire, with these households not receiving a child element amount for at least one child. As the policy only applies to children born since 6 April 2017, the number of children potentially affected by it increases each year. 7. Inflation, Food Costs and Foodbank use 7.1. Inflation is standing at 3.2% in November 25, the lowest rate for 8 months. The main downward drivers for inflation when you compare the year to November with the year to October are: • Food and non-alcoholic beverages are rising at 4.2% in the year to November (in October, it was 4.9%) • Alcohol and tobacco were up 4% compared to 5.9% in October • Clothing and footwear fell 0.6% in the year to November compared to a rise of 0.3% in October Page 6 of 42
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7 PUBLIC • Furniture and household goods fell over the year, down 0.3%, compared to a rise of 0.3% for the year to October • Restaurant and hotel prices rose at 3.5% rather than 3.8% in the year to October 7.2. The latest figures show that although food and drink inflation has slowed slightly, down from 4.9% to 4.2%, 4.2% is still a significant increase in costs for consumers. The Food Foundation’s ‘Basic Basket’, which measures weekly prices of a basket of food for an adult male and adult female as part of a reasonably-costed, adequately-nutritious diet when bought at Tesco shows an increase of 27.7% in a woman’s basket and 33.1% in a man’s basket since April 2022. The current cost of a woman’s basket is now £52.33 per week from a starting point of £40.96, and a man’s basket is now £57.98, from a starting point of £43.95. Page 7 of 42
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8 PUBLIC 7.3. The Renfrewshire Foodbank issued 1,315 vouchers in Quarter 3 of 2025/26, a slight decrease on the 1,332 vouchers issued during the same quarter last year. The vouchers covered 1,712 adults and 918 children this year, which was an increase in the total number receiving assistance compared to the same quarter last year (1,705 adults and 782 children). The number of vouchers this quarter is slightly less than last quarter when 1396 vouchers were issued covering 1841 adults and 934 children. 7.4. The rising costs of essentials remains the most commonly cited factor in the reason for voucher issue in Renfrewshire, at 551 times. This is compared to the second most cited factor, other unexpected expense at 190 times, while ongoing impact of physical or mental health condition has become the third most cited factor, at 185 times. 7.5. Renfrewshire Foodbank splits priority and non-priority debt as reasons for voucher issue. This quarter, were these to be added together, debt as a whole would be the second most cited reason for voucher issue at 238 vouchers, with 157 of these being priority debt. Priority debt covers essential payments such as rent/mortgage, Council Tax and energy bills. Benefit delay also accounted for a high number of vouchers issued at 111. 7.6. The Ward with the highest number of vouchers issued was Paisley Northwest with 412. Renfrew South and Gallowhill was next at 154, and then Paisley Southwest with 111. This is consistent with the previous quarter. Paisley East and Central was very close behind this at 109, with Paisley North East and accounting for 103 vouchers issued. Page 8 of 42
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9 PUBLIC 7.7. The table below shows a comparison of the number of vouchers issued in Q2 2025/26 with the same quarter last year. 8. Interest and Mortgage Rates 8.1. On the 18th December, the Bank of England cut its base interest rate to 3.75%. The cut was expected after inflation rates fell to 3.2%. 8.2. The Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee have asserted that the Bank Rate is likely to fall gradually further in future, but that will depend on whether variables like pay growth and services inflation continue to ease. They have said that ‘with every cut in Bank Rate, how much further we go will be a close call’. 8.3. Since the base rate was cut to 3.75% the average fixed rate mortgage rate has decreased. Although rates offered are dependent on circumstances including the amount of deposit paid and value of property, there are currently mortgages available for 3.66% for a fixed term of 2 years for remortgages and 3.97% for the same term for first-time buyers. For 5 year fixed terms, for remortgages, the best rate is now 3.75% and for first-time buyers 4.18%. 8.4. As previously reported, however, about 800,000 fixed-rate mortgages, currently with an interest rate of 3% or below, are expected to expire every year, on average, until the end of 2027, so this will still mean an increase in housing costs for those householders. The average Standard Variable mortgage interest rate will decrease by around 0.25%, in line with the interest rate decrease. Page 9 of 42
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10 PUBLIC 9. Housing costs Rental Costs 9.1. Zoopla’s Rental Market Report of December 2025, indicates that rental supply has increased and demand has dropped. Many people coming to the UK to work and study look to the rental market for their housing needs, and Zoopla indicate that a decline in net migration across the UK is having an impact on demand. 9.2. A secondary factor in lower rental demand is improved mortgage affordability for first-time buyers. The UK is on track for more than 350,000 people to buy their first home in 2025, and there was a 20% increase in the number of first-time buyer mortgages in the 9 months to September 2025 (UK Finance). 9.3. While this trend is helping ‘better off’ renters to buy, many households on lower incomes only have private renting as their main housing option. 9.4. Across the UK, rents are now rising more slowly than earnings growth. Zoopla expect this trend to run into 2026 and help repair affordability for renters across the UK. 9.5. Private rent prices in Renfrewshire rose to an average of £832 in November 2025, an annual increase of 7.1% from £777 in November 2024. 9.6. By how many bedrooms there are in a property, average rents as of November 2025 in Renfrewshire/Inverclyde were: • One bedroom: £528 (from £514 in August 25) • Two bedrooms: £696 (from £680 in August 25) Page 10 of 42
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11 PUBLIC • Three bedrooms: £899 (from £877 in August 25) • Four or more bedrooms: £1,577 (from £1550 in August 25) 9.7. Taking the data instead by property type, average rents were: • Flats and maisonettes: £649 • Terraced properties: £830 • Semi-detached properties: £878 • Detached properties: £1,328 9.8. Many private renters are on below-average household incomes. Almost a third rely on housing benefit to support rental costs, where the allowance has not kept pace with rental increases. This means affordability is a growing constraint for renters. Home ownership 9.9. In general, house prices have continued to rise, although there are seasonal fluctuations, and ONS figures show that the average cost of a home in Renfrewshire is now £161,000 in October 25, up 6.1% from October 2024. This figure, however, is a slight decrease from the £162,000 last reported for July 2025. This is less than the average house price in Scotland which was £192,000 in October 2025. In the year to October 2025, the average price for detached properties in Renfrewshire rose by 8%, while the average price for flats increased by 3.75%. 9.10. For each property type, average prices as of October 2025 in Renfrewshire were: • Detached properties: £362,000 • Semi-detached properties: £221,000 • Terraced properties: £164,000 • Flats and maisonettes: £104,000 Page 11 of 42
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12 PUBLIC 9.11. The average price paid by first-time buyers was £131,000, which was higher than the previous year’s figure of £124,000. For homes bought with a mortgage, the average house price was £175,000, again higher than the £165,000 paid in October 2024, although less than the Scottish average of £199,000. 9.12. According to Adzuna, a recruitment agency, the average salary for jobs advertised in Renfrewshire in December 2025 was £37,207. Salaries in Renfrewshire have gone up 3.6% year-on-year, slightly lower than the national annual change of 4%, although salaries have fluctuated throughout the year. Implications of the Report 1. Financial – There are no financial implications associated with this report, which provides an overview of the position and is for noting. 2. HR & Organisational Development – none 3. Community/Council Planning – This report provides a detailed summary of the current evidence relating to household income and expenditure. Wider poverty related issues are a key element of both the Council and Community Plan and the information included within this report is part of the wider Strategic Needs Assessment for these plans. 4. Legal - none 5. Property/Assets - none Page 12 of 42
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13 PUBLIC 6. Information Technology - none 7. Equality and Human Rights – The report provides an overview of the position around household income and expenditure, and is for noting. As such there are no impacts arising from the recommendation of this paper. It is however important to note that impacts on households explored within this paper are likely to be disproportionately felt by equality groups. 8. Health and Safety - none 9. Procurement – none 10. Risk – none 11. Privacy Impact – none 12. Climate Risk - none 13. Children’s rights – the articles within UNCRC underpin the work that is being progressed in Renfrewshire through the Fairer Renfrewshire programme, particularly in relation to rights in relation to aspects such as life, survival and development, food, clothing and a safe home and supporting the best interests of the child and their families. Child poverty and family wellbeing are key local partnership priorities. 14. COSLA Policy Position – none Author: Diane Dunn, Fairer Renfrewshire Manager, diane.dunn@renfrewshire.gov.uk Page 13 of 42
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Prepared by: Policy and Partnerships tacklingpoverty@renfrewshire.gov.uk Cost of Living Dashboard January 2026 Fairer Renfrewshire Item 1(b) Page 15 of 42
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Cost of Living Dashboard FAIRER RENFREWSHIRE This dashboard has been developed to provide a summary of key indicators relating to how local households might be impacted by the cost-of-living crisis It has four key sections: economy, social security, financial insecurity and housing Each section has an overview with key indicators and their movement from the last period, supported by additional information and graphs showing further analysis and longer-term trends The dashboard is still in development, and feedback is welcome on the information included and its presentation to ensure it is a useful tool Page 16 of 42
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Key statistics - economy OVERVIEW 3.75% 3.2% £20.73 136.83p 4.2% £1,758 • CPI Inflation and food inflation trend has started to reduce. • Interest Rates reduced to 3.75%. • Energy price cap increased, with prepayment meters comparatively cheaper than direct debit. Page 17 of 42
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Inflation The CPI inflation rate inNovember 2025 is 3.2%, a drop from the 3.6% rate in October. The increase is not consistent across all categories and there are fluctuations. The reduction in the CPI Rate for November 2025, was largely because of a drop in the price of food, alcohol, clothing, hospitality, furniture and transport prices. Food prices rose at a rate of 4.2% - although chocolate and beef prices continue to rise, there were drops in the prices of olive oil, flours, pasta and sugar. Analysts are predicting that the rate of inflation is likely to fall close to 2% in the spring/summer of 2026, previously forecasting this would happen in 2027. Interest Rates The Bank of England’s base rate was reduced to 3.75% in December 2025, with the cost of borrowing at the lowest level for more than two years. Interest rates are difficult to predict, however many analysts are predicting rates are on a gradual downward path. Recent price volatility and future price pressures (labour costs and global adverse weather conditions) could lead to further increases in inflation which may dampen the likelihood of the interest rate being cut quickly if inflation rates fluctuate. 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 Nov 2017 Mar 2020 Dec 2021 Mar 2022 Jun 2022 Sep 2022 Dec 2022 Mar 2023 Jun 2023 Sep 2023 Nov 2023 Jan 2024 Mar 2024 May 2024 Aug 2024 Nov 2024 Feb 2025 May 2025 Aug 2025 Nov 2025 Bank of England Base Rate Changes -5.0 0.0 5.0 10.0 15.0 20.0 25.0 Jan-19 May-19 Sep-19 Jan-20 May-20 Sep-20 Jan-21 May-21 Sep-21 Jan-22 May-22 Sep-22 Jan-23 May-23 Sep-23 Jan-24 May-24 Sep-24 Jan-25 May-25 Sep-25 CPI Inflation Rates Food Inflation CPI Page 18 of 42
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Earnings Based on the ONS annual survey of hours and earnings, in 2025 the median hourly pay (excluding overtime) for workers in Renfrewshire is higher compared to that for workers in Scotland, and the rest of Great Britain. It should be noted that the median hourly wage for both males and females in Renfrewshire is higher than the corresponding rates in Scotland and the UK. Employment Rate The ONS Labour Force Survey shows the Claimant Count for those claiming benefits 'principally for the reason of being unemployed', which now stands at 3,185 in November 2025. This is based on numbers claiming JSA and Universal Credit. These numbers are based on those aged 16 and over and are not seasonally adjusted. The Renfrewshire unemployment rate is 2.8% and is less than the Scotland rate (3.0%) and the Great Britain rate (4.0%). £20.73 £20.23 £19.74 £21.54 £20.50 £20.39 £19.98 £19.76 £18.94 £17.50 £18.00 £18.50 £19.00 £19.50 £20.00 £20.50 £21.00 £21.50 £22.00 Renfrewshire Scotland Great Britain Hourly pay excluding overtime Full-time Workers Male Full-time workers Female Full-time workers 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 Apr-23 Jun-23 Aug-23 Oct-23 Dec-23 Feb-24 Apr-24 Jun-24 Aug-24 Oct-24 Dec-24 Feb-25 Apr-25 Jun-25 Aug-25 Oct-25 Renfrewshire Claimant Count Page 19 of 42
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Economic Inactivity The ONS Labour Force Survey also provides details on those aged 16+ that are economically inactive and not seeking work. Between July 2024 to June 2025, of the 28,500 people aged 16-64 that are classed as economically inactive, 86.0% are not looking for employment (either in the long-term or short/medium term). The percentage of economically inactive people aged 16- 64 that want to gain employment (either in long-term or short/medium term) in Renfrewshire (14.0%) is lower than that of the rates in Scotland (17.0%) and Great Britain (19.7%). The Renfrewshire figure could be underestimated due to the sample size. Please note that due to the sample size within Renfrewshire, some categories do not have a reliable estimate (e.g. looking after family/home, temporary sick or other). Student 30% Long-Term Sick 44% Retired 16% Looking after family/home or Other 10% Economically Inactive, not looking for work Page 20 of 42
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Fuel Prices From the UK Government’s weekly fuel price publication, the average UK pump price on 15 December 2025 is 136.83 pence per litre for petrol, and 146.14 pence per litre for diesel. Energy Price Cap The Energy Price Cap sets a limit on the maximum amount suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity used and sets a maximum daily standing charge. That means there is no upper limit to what a user pays, if more energy is used,more is paid. The Energy Price Cap now changes every three months mainly based on average energy wholesale prices in the months leading up to each change. From January 2026 the Energy Price Cap has increased to £1,758 per year for those on a monthly direct debit, and to £1,711 per year for those with a prepayment meter. The Energy Price Cap is predicted to increase in 2026. £0 £500 £1,000 £1,500 £2,000 £2,500 £3,000 £3,500 £4,000 £4,500 Direct Debit Prepayment Page 21 of 42
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Key statistics - social security OVERVIEW 20,198 10,440 4,940 4,502 • Households claiming Universal Credit increasing, this includes new cases and managed migration from tax credits and legacy benefits. • Slight increase in number of children receiving Scottish Child Payment compared to June 2025. Page 22 of 42
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Universal Credit Households on Universal Credit (UC) continue to rise with 20,198 households in Renfrewshire receiving UC as of August 2025 (provisional figures). Starting in August 2023, the managed migration from tax credits to UC contributed to the rises in the UC caseload, with the legacy tax credit system closing for payments in April 2025. From April 2024, the managed migration process commenced for those claimants still on Income Support, Jobseeker’s Allowance, Housing Benefit and Employment and Support Allowance and should be complete by 2026. In July 2025, the DWP published statistics showing the impact of the two-child limit policy on families in receipt of UC. As of April 2025, in Renfrewshire there were 1,170 households in receipt of UC with 3 or more children. Of these, 840 households are not receiving a child element for at least one child. The current monthly UC child element amount is £292.81 per month (rate from April 2025). In the Autumn Budget statement, the two- child limit policy will be ended in April 2026. 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 Number of Renfrewshire Households on UC Page 23 of 42
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Free School Meals and Clothing Grants The 2025/26 Free School Meals and Clothing Grant application process commenced at the start of June 2025. The number of applications received between June 2025 (3,991) and November 2025 is down compared to the corresponding period as last year (4,190). The award rate at the end of November 2025 (81/9%) is higher than at the same point last year (77.8%). This drop could be down to fluctuations in school rolls and eligibility and there could also be less repeat or duplicate applications. Large numbers of Child Tax Credit claimants did not move to UC and therefore could have lost eligibility. 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Number of FSM/CG Applications received up to end of November Page 24 of 42
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Key statistics - financial insecurity OVERVIEW 1,315 £0.853m 3,401 2,515 • Foodbank vouchers issued down slightly compared to last quarter, and a decrease compared to the same period last year. • Number of Crisis Grants applications awarded is down compared to the same period last year but spend is up. • Number of people approaching local advice agencies up this period, mirroring the wider trend. Page 25 of 42
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More than 3 vouchers needed in the last 6 months In terms of more than 3 vouchers needed in the last 6 months there has been a steady decrease in overall cases. There has been an increase in Benefit Delays/Sanctions, Homelessness and Domestic Abuse being a specified reason in 2025/26 comparing the same period in 2024/25. Foodbank Vouchers Foodbank vouchers issued in Q3 2025/26 (1,315) assisted 912 children and 1,712 adults. 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800 Foodbank Vouchers Issued by Quarter 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Awaiting first benefit payment Benefit delay or sanction Debt Domestic abuse Drug or alcohol dependency Homelessness Long term health condition Long term unemployment No access to financial support due to… Other - low income Other Reason for needing more than 3 vouchers in the last 6 months comparison Apr-Dec 2024/25 2025/26 Page 26 of 42
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Advice Advice Works and Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau (RCAB) both continue to support a high level of new clients. The number of clients who received appointment support during Q3 2025/26 is 16 more compared to the same period in 2024/25. N.B. These figures do not include the number of calls/emails from people looking for signposting information. Debt Under Management Advice Works and Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau continue to deal with a high level of enquiries regarding debt. The combined level of new debt cases under management is shown below, by quarter over the last 5 years. The levels reported in Q1 for 2024/25 look to be outlier figures with Q1 figures for 2025/26 returning to figures closer to 2023/24 and the remainder of 2024/25 figures. - 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Combined Advice New Client Cases 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 - 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Combined Advice New Client Cases 2021/22 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Page 27 of 42
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Scottish Welfare Fund There have been 5,202 applications for Crisis Grants between April 2025 and October 2025 with £404,208 awarded. This is an average award rate of 63%. Nationwide, the main reasons for a CG not being awarded are “reasons for application do not meet the conditions of award” and “excluded as a result of previous applications”. Generally, awards are restricted to 3 within a 12-month rolling period however discretion can be used. In Renfrewshire, discretion isfrequently exercised. Cost-of-living pressures will for many households result in immediate financial crises more often with less flexibility to manage budgets. Nationwide 52% of Crisis Grant awards are made to single persons, with 22% made to single parents. This suggests single people and single parents, who rely on one income within the household, are financially struggling in terms of income and disproportionately by expenditure due to housing, energy, fuel, and food costs. 0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 Crisis Grant Applications by month Page 28 of 42
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Key statistics - housing OVERVIEW 16,7055,425 285 4,980 • New homeless cases down slightly in Q2 compared to Q1, although wider trend is upward. • No real change in the proportions of people reporting why they became homeless or where they are from. • Less tenants in rent arrears this period, and a decrease in the value of arrears compared to same period last year. Page 29 of 42
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Council Tenants in arrears As at the end of December 2025, 4,980 current tenants were in rent arrears totaling £2.68m. This figure includes all levels of arrears, some of which are caused by Universal Credit payment processes. Staff within Housing Services continue to work with tenants to address rent arrears and provide advice/signpost tenants to support services and agencies where financial difficulties are identified. For the period 1 April 2025 – 31 December 2025, 71 tenants have qualified for Tenant Support Fund assistance with £11,715 awarded. Homeless Cases The Housing and Homeless Advice Service had 285 new cases within Q2 in 2025/26 compared to 283 for the same period in 2024/25. The main reasons for presenting as homeless remains relationship breakdowns (family or partner). There is an unprecedented demand for the homeless service with the current caseload the highest on record which puts the service under significant and concerted pressure. There is a 14% increase in applications at the mid-point of 2025/26 compared to 2024/25. The key challenge is the number of homeless cases at any one time, and this puts pressure on the temporary accommodation team who need to find more temporary properties to accommodate families. 221 247 214 250264 261 227 274 244 283 242 246 317 285 0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 New Homeless Cases 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 £0 £500,000 £1,000,000 £1,500,000 £2,000,000 £2,500,000 £3,000,000 £3,500,000 £4,000,000 Current Tenant Arrears 2022/23 2023/24 2024/25 2025/26 Page 30 of 42
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Housing CostsAverage Monthly Rent Costs From the Office for National Statistics’ local housing statistics publication for November 2025, figures show average rent changes. These statistics are based predominantly on advertised rents, so do not represent rent changes for existing tenants. Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates are the maximum amount that can be paid for Housing Benefit and Universal Credit (Housing Costs) for those renting from a private landlord. Any shortfall between charged rent and the amount of HB/UC Housing Costs awarded would have to be made up by the tenant, although Discretionary Housing Payments can be awarded to provide support. The 2025/26 rates have been frozen at the Jan 2024 rate. Property Prices and Mortgage Affordability The average price of a home in Renfrewshire was £161,000 in October 2025, which was higher than the average of £152,000 in October 2024. The average price paid by first-time buyers was £131,000 up from £124,000 the previous year. Across Scotland, the average house price in October 2025 was £192,000, which was more than a year earlier (£186,000). Average house prices for all property types continue to rise. The house prices combined with recent higher rates have driven up the average monthly mortgage repayment amounts. Whilst the Bank of England base interest rate fell in December 2025, it is expected that future rates will decline slowly and over a longer timescale to ensure inflation rates remain at levels consistent with the 2% target. Renfrewshire Monthly LHA Rates 2025/26 LHA Rate 1 Bedroom Shared £360 1 Bedroom £400 2 Bedroom £525 3 Bedroom £600 4 Bedroom £1,100 Average Monthly Rents in Renfrewshire Nov-25 Annual Change in Average Rents 1 Bedroom £528 8.4% 2 Bedroom £696 7.7% 3 Bedroom £899 7.2% 4 or more Bedroom £1,577 5.3% Type of Property Average Price Average Monthly Mortgage Repayment (Assuming 25-year repayment, 4.5% interest rate and 10% deposit) Flat £104,000 £520.26 Terraced £164,000 £820.41 Semi-detached £221,000 £1,105.55 Detached £362,000 £1,810.90 Page 31 of 42
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1 PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee On: 28 January 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Chief Executive ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Fairer Renfrewshire Programme Update ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1. The Council and partners have a key focus on tackling inequality and improving wellbeing and have longstanding programmes of work and partnership arrangements in place such as the Tackling Poverty Programme and the change programme established in response to the findings of the Renfrewshire Drug and Alcohol Commission. 1.2. At Council on 2 March 2023 members reaffirmed their commitment to the Fairer Renfrewshire programme and outlined several investments including bringing together the current Fairer Renfrewshire funding alongside the Tackling Poverty and Social Renewal reserve funds into a single resource. 1.3. At Council on 27th February 2025, members further reaffirmed their commitment to the Fairer Renfrewshire programme with continued investments in a number of targeted interventions including additional welfare rights and schools advice funding, a targeted programme of summer activities for children and young people from low-income families, another year of the Winter Connections programme in 2025/26, and a further winter school clothing payment in 2025. 1.4. At Leadership Board on 3 December 2025, a Fairer Renfrewshire Action Plan detailing the priorities and programme of work to be undertaken over the next 18-24 months was approved. This plan refreshes and sharpens focus on the priorities for the Fairer Renfrewshire Programme. 1.5. Over the next two years, we will concentrate on four strategic priorities: • Improving Financial Security Helping households maximise income, reduce costs, and access early help to prevent crisis. • Strengthening Health, Wellbeing and Community Item 2 Page 33 of 42
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2 PUBLIC Supporting families and communities through sustainable models of care, food security, and place-based approaches. • Embedding Equality and Inclusion Ensuring services are accessible, inclusive, and shaped by the voices of those who are often unheard. • Using Insight and Evidence for Impact Harnessing data, feedback, and lived experience to drive better decisions and deliver measurable change. 1.6. In line with this plan, key priorities for the Fairer Renfrewshire Programme for January to March 2025 are as follows: • Development of our equality of opportunity programme • Finalise the re-commissioning of external advice contract • Deliver and evaluate this year’s Winter Connections programme • Evaluate the legacy Tackling Poverty projects which are part of the Fairer Renfrewshire programme and consider sustainability options. 1.7. Progress updates are contained in Section 4 of this report. 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that members of the Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee note the report. 3. Background 3.1 As highlighted in Section 1, the Fairer Renfrewshire Programme brings together a number of existing programmes of work focussed on achieving fairness and equity. After a refresh approved by Leadership Board, the programme currently works to deliver against 4 key themes: • Improving financial security • Strengthening Health, Wellbeing and Community • Embedding Equality and Inclusion • Using Insight and Evidence for Impact 4. Fairer Renfrewshire Programme Updates Improving Financial Security School Support and Family Advice Service 4.1 Between 1 October July and the 31st of September 2025, the School Support Service assisted 33 clients. These clients made a combined 53 individual contacts. Appointment levels in Q3 were lower than typically expected, due to adviser absence and the festive closure. Page 34 of 42
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3 PUBLIC 4.2 Total client financial gains (CFGs) for the period were £48,189.42 achieved across 21 clients. This included £25,324.21 relating to Universal Credit, £13,712.30 from Adult Disability Payment (Daily Living), and £7,066.80 from Attendance Allowance. Additional gains were also achieved through Council Tax reductions (£1,349.11), energy advice (£287), and charitable support, including Foodbank referrals. 4.3 In terms of advice demand, benefits remained the most common advice area, followed by housing and education-related enquiries, reflecting ongoing pressures on families around household costs and disability-related needs. A significant proportion of clients supported were single-parent families (39.4%) and families with children with disabilities (27.3%), which continues to be a consistent theme within the service. 4.4 Looking ahead to Q4, expectation is that the number of clients supported will increase, as the School Support adviser has now returned to work and service capacity has returned to normal levels. 4.5 For quarter 3 of 25/26, Advice Works had 113 referrals for their Family Advice Service and completed cases. 4.6 Client Financial Gain for the quarter for Family Advice is £4164.60, with the total for the year so far being £63,904.10, however even in cases where a client speaks to an adviser and there is no financial gain made, the client benefits from the reassurance of a benefit check, with 104 of these completed during the quarter. Meeting with Advice Works also opens discussion on all financial matters that may be worrying the client, such as debts and budgeting. 4.7 With regard to the Child Poverty Priority Groups, Advice Works have seen 74 families within the Family Advice Service so far this year, falling into these categories: CHILD POVERTY STATS Q3 Lone Parent 28 Disabled Ad/child 16 3+ children 10 Minority ethnic 7 Child under 1 10 Parent under 25 3 Total 74 Strengthening Health, Wellbeing and Community Community Development in Gallowhill Page 35 of 42
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4 PUBLIC 4.8 As previously reported to the sub-committee, at Leadership Board on 4 December, £50,000 of Fairer Renfrewshire funding was allocated in grant funding to Active Communities to support the continuation of community development activity in Gallowhill following the publication of the earlier Community Needs Assessment which took place in the area. This is intended to provide capacity to support the development and implementation of actions emerging from the community needs assessment and continue to improve and expand community led activity and infrastructure in the area. 4.9 Unfortunately, the Community Development Officer (CDO) for Gallowhill resigned in September, however a new CDO has now been successfully recruited and started at the beginning of January. Officers, however, have continued to work with Active Communities, and using the Community Needs Assessment are prioritising areas of work which will make a difference to the community. A meeting with Transport colleagues took place in November, and it has been agreed that Shopmobility will support a free, comprehensive accessibility survey in the area. 4.10 The remaining funding will support this part-time CDO post for one year, with Active Communities also part funding the post to carry out a community needs assessment in the Howwood Road area of Johnstone. Officers have been working with Active Communities to gather data for the area to support this piece of work and will examine what supports could be made available, for example advice, within the Housing Regeneration Team’s premises in the area. 4.11 Active Communities received an ex-mobile bank vehicle from Royal Bank of Scotland in December and utilising funding through the Sustainable Communities Fund and other funders, will transform this into a mobile pantry which will reach areas within Gallowhill with no current access to public transport. The van will also be used to take services, for example advice provision, out into the community. This van will also be utilised in the Howwood Road area. Winter Connections 4.12 At Leadership Board in May 2025, it was agreed that £75,000 of funding be allocated from Fairer Renfrewshire programme to provide small grants to local organisations to support a Winter Connections programme in partnership with local organisations. The programme aims to encourage people to connect and participate in activities in warm and welcoming spaces across communities in Renfrewshire. 4.13 The funding will support local community and voluntary organisations with the additional costs of making venues, activities and sessions open as part of the programme, such as equipment, food, energy costs, and rent and funded activities must fit the criteria of Winter Connections and be: • Open, free and easy to access (although this can mean open to all within a particular age or targeted group) Page 36 of 42
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5 PUBLIC • Inclusive, welcoming, respectful, and safe • Able or willing to provide connections to other services and supports • Able to offer warm drinks/snacks/food along with activities, where possible 4.14 The Winter Connections programme opened for applications on 22 September. Due to the number of applicants, it was suspended on 6 October by which time 47 applications been received. The applications had a good geographical spread across Renfrewshire, with five of the villages currently represented, as well as Renfrew, Johnstone and Linwood and various areas in Paisley. They also offered a wide range of activities across different days and times. 4.15 The applications were assessed by a panel consisting of officers from Renfrewshire Council, Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership and Engage Renfrewshire, with authority delegated to the Head of Policy and Partnerships to award grants in consultation with the Council Leader. 4.16 A full list of awards and activities is at Appendix 1. Fair Food Renfrewshire/Good Food Nation 4.17 On 17 December, the Scottish Government provided an update on the publication of the national Good Food Nation Plan, that the first national Good Food Nation Plan has now been published and formally laid before the Scottish Parliament. It outlines six over-arching Outcomes, Scottish Government food-related policies in place to achieve these Outcomes and the measures they will use to assess progress. The publication of the national Good Food Nation Plan is important for relevant authorities because there is a statutory duty on relevant authorities to have regard to the national Plan when preparing their own respective Good Food Nation Plans. 4.18 Officers continue to attend relevant events to support the work of Fair Food Renfrewshire and around the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022. Section 10 of the Act, which is not yet in force, requires each relevant authority, to publish a local Good Food Nation Plan within a period of 12 months, starting from the date upon which section 10 is commenced. 4.19 Following concerns raised by relevant authorities that 12 months might not be long enough to develop and publish their local Good Food Nation Plans, Scottish Government requested feedback on what an appropriate length of time might be. From this, they have agreed 24 months is the preferred timeline for developing and publishing the local Good Food Nation Plans, and they are currently considering legislative and non-legislative mechanisms to provide 12 months’ advance notice of the commencement of section 10. This would provide relevant authorities a total of 24 months to publish their local Good Food Nation Plans. Page 37 of 42
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6 PUBLIC 4.20 The update advises that the Scottish Government will let local authorities know as soon as possible when they intend to commence section 10 and guidance will be available to support with drafting and consultation. Renfrewshire Foodbank 4.21 At December’s Council meeting, funding of £10,000 was approved to Renfrewshire Foodbank to support them over the winter period. Officers are working with the Foodbank to swiftly administer the grant. 4.22 Statistical information around clients and reasons for Foodbank voucher issue will continue to be collected on a quarterly basis. Officers also intend to work with the Foodbank this quarter on referral pathways in line with the Fairer Renfrewshire Action Plan. Renfrewshire Community Food Education Small Grants 4.23 The Renfrewshire Community Food Education Small Grants fund opened on 14 January 2026. This is a £10,000 fund for organisations based in Renfrewshire to deliver food education sessions that increase understanding and confidence to make healthier food choices and improve practical cooking skills. 4.24 The fund is being delivered by Renfrewshire HSCP Health Improvement Team, and is available to voluntary sector organisations, community groups, food pantries and local food initiatives. Applications can be made for grants of up to £1,000 to support embedding community food education within organisations. This may be through developing a new project or incorporating food education into an existing project or initiative. This might include, but is not limited to: • Costs associated with delivery of food education sessions such as training materials and resources. • Support with costs of food and/or equipment, including transportation of these. • Costs associated with premises, including equipment and/or storage. 4.25 The aim of the fund is to promote healthier eating habits through improved food literacy and practical cooking skills, in line with the Good Food Nation Plan and local health improvement priorities. Initiatives should empower communities to make informed food choices and reduce health inequalities. The last date for applications to the fund is 4th February. Embedding Equality and Inclusion Equalities Outcomes Consultation Page 38 of 42
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7 PUBLIC 4.26 In May 2025 Council was presented with a set of draft Equality Outcomes for 2025-2029, based on data, evidence and insight into the inequalities that exist in Renfrewshire. The six draft equality outcomes are: • Outcome 1: New Scots feel welcomed, supported, and have equal opportunities to thrive in our communities. • Outcome 2: Disabled and older people experience improved access to public buildings, services, and transport, ensuring greater independence and participation in community life. • Outcome 3: Improved economic prospects for women, ethnic minority people and disabled people. • Outcome 4: All residents can access information and services in an inclusive and accessible manner. • Outcome 5: Our workforce better reflects the diversity of our community, in terms of ethnicity and disability. • Outcome 6: People with lived experience of inequality and exclusion will be more involved in informing and co-designing policy and practice that affects them. 4.27 These draft Outcomes were subject to a full consultation throughout from September to October 2025. From the consultation responses, themes for a supporting action plan have been identified, with further details of the consultation in a separate item being brought to the Sub-Committee. Using Insight and Evidence for Impact Lived Experience Panel 4.28 Elected Members have been given a number of updates relating to work of the Fairer Renfrewshire Panel. Since the last Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee meeting, the panel have been involved in the development of the Fairer Renfrewshire Action Plan, scrutinising the draft plan and providing input to the final plan which was agreed at Leadership Board. 4.29 The Panel also met with the group who are working on actions from the most recent NHSGGC Health and Wellbeing survey. Led by the HSCP, and including Council officers and Engage Renfrewshire, this group has developed an action plan around priorities raised by the Fairer Renfrewshire Panel, with updates provided to the Panel at a meeting in early December. 4.30 The Panel also met with the Convenor and Depute of the Fairer Renfrewshire Sub-Committee in December to discuss the Fairer Renfrewshire Action Plan and other issues. 4.31 Looking forward, the Panel has a number of meetings arranged for the New Year, meeting officers regarding school meals in January, the Chief Officer of Renfrewshire HSCP and officers developing a Climate Adaption Plan in February and the Community Justice Lead Officer in March. Page 39 of 42
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8 PUBLIC Implications of the Report 1. Financial – There are no financial implications associated with this report. 2. HR & Organisational Development – none 3. Community/Council Planning – The Fairer Renfrewshire Programme is a key driver in achieving the ‘Fair’ strategic outcome and theme within the Council Plan, and covers a number of the key actions identified in the plan. It also represents a significant partnership programme of work which supports the ‘Fair’ theme within the Community Plan, with dedicated partnership governance being established to ensure alignment between these areas of work. 4. Legal - none 5. Property/Assets - none 6. Information Technology - none 7. Equality and Human Rights – Equality and human rights are a key pillar of this plan, and it is anticipated that the programme will likely advance equality of opportunity. 8. Health and Safety - none 9. Procurement – none 10. Risk – none 11. Privacy Impact – none 12. Climate risk – none 13. Children’s rights - the articles within UNCRC underpin the work that is being progressed in Renfrewshire through the Fairer Renfrewshire programme, particularly in relation to rights in relation to aspects such as life, survival and development, food, clothing and a safe home and supporting the best interests of the child and their families. Child poverty and family wellbeing are key local partnership priorities. 14. COSLA Policy Position – none Author: Laura McIntyre, Head of Policy and Partnerships Page 40 of 42
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9 PUBLIC Appendix 1: Winter Connections 25/26 Organisation Area Purpose Funding approved Howwood Community Council Howwood Winter Warmers £2,000 Houston Community Council Houston Houston Community Film Shows £1,571 Johnstone Castle Learning Centre Johnstone Youth sessions £2,000 KLAS Care CIC Linwood Whole Family Fun £1,417.80 Loud n Proud Paisley The Wednesday Club £2,000 Our Place Our Families Renfrew Soup for You £1,800 CREATE Paisley Paisley and Johnstone CREATE Winter Drop-ins £1,820 Local Energy Action Plan (LEAP) SCIO Lochwinnoch Cooking Classes £2,000 Erskine Arts Erskine Soup Sessions £2,000 Renfrew YMCA Renfrew Tuesday Soup Social £2,000 Foxbar Elderly Forum Paisley Foxbar Elderly Forum £2,000 Friends of Howwood Park Howwood The Tuesday Club £2,000 Paisley Methodist Church Paisley Saturday Get Together £2,000 St Vincents Hospice Howwood Winter Connection £1,880 The Thursday Club Paisley Thursday Club £2,000 Re:Hope Next Generation Bible Church Paisley Re: Play – Parent & Toddler Stay and Play £1,647 Dates-n-Mates Paisley Dates-n-Mates Renfrewshire £1,830 Page 41 of 42
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10 PUBLIC The Tannahill Centre Paisley Soup and a Blether £1,750 Just Dive In Paisley Winter Warmers £1,850 Creation Corner Johnstone Christmas Crafts & Connections £235 Your Community Your Space Shortroods Winter Warm Hubs & Games Nights £2,000 Stronger Communities Glenburn Paisley Winter Food £2,000 Linwood Community Council Linwood Winter Connections £2,000 Home-Start Renfrewshire & Inverclyde Paisley Winter Warmth and Connection £1,750 Ralston Out of School Care Paisley Activity Club £1,100 STAR Project Paisley STAR Winter Connections £1,475.93 Rays of Hope Elderslie HOPE Project £1,830 Williamsburgh Housing Association Paisley Williamsburgh’s Auld Friends Network £1,750 Jones & Us Paisley Mum & Baby Fitness £1,900 Pastoral Committee Paisley West Church Paisley The Wee Blether £1,952.44 The Preshal Trust Paisley Preshal Paisley – Heat up and eat up £1,530 Youth Inspired Linwood YI Mums Group £1,950 Foxbar Community Gardens & Environmental Project Paisley Foxbar Winter Well-being Connections £2,000 Robertson Housing Social Activities Group Erskine Social Spark £2,000 Bridge of Weir Scout Group Bridge of Weir Bringing Bridge of Weir Community Together £2,000 Johnstone Burgh Community Club Johnstone Tuesday Food Night £2,000 Sewing2gether All Nations Paisley (Central) Craft and Conversation Club £1,852 Page 42 of 42