Paisley’s MSP has welcomed new figures showing that 1,498 businesses in Renfrewshire have received Scottish Government grants to support firms through the coronavirus crisis. A total of £17.23 million has been awarded throughout the local community by a Scottish Government scheme to support small businesses and the retail, hospitality and leisure sector. This grant support […]
Paisley’s MSP asked the Health Secretary what support is being made available for constituents who need access to primary care services during the upcoming bank holiday, and what advice she can give to those who are concerned during these unprecedented times. George Adam raised this issue in the chamber in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday […]
Paisley’s MSP George Adam has said that the public must prepare for restrictions on normal life to continue for some time. The comments come as the Scottish Government published a new document outlining how decisions will be taken to control coronavirus (COVID-19) while restoring a degree of normality to everyday life. The paper – COVID-19: […]
George Adam, Paisley’s MSP has called on the UK government to extend the Brexit negotiation deadline to avoid a further big economic hit on top of the coronavirus crisis, and to ensure that every effort is put towards tackling the COVID-19 pandemic. The UK has formally left the European Union but is currently in a “transition period.” This means it is following […]
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has welcomed confirmation that Paisley families unable to access food due to coronavirus will get support from the Scottish Government. Local authorities are sharing £30 million of new investment from the Scottish Government Food Fund to support those struggling. Renfrewshire Council have been allocated £1.063 million from the fund, which is […]
People in Paisley at highest risk of severe illness from coronavirus will begin to receive home deliveries of essential groceries as of Friday, 3rd April. Letters from the Scottish Government have been issued this week to those who are at greatest risk from the virus, to offer guidance on shielding from infection and information about […]
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has urged constituents to ‘stay local’ when exercising and walking dogs, and avoid any unnecessary travel that could help spread coronavirus. Official advice from the Scottish and UK governments warns that people should not be driving somewhere with the intent of doing exercise or walking their dog – with new powers […]
Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, has called on buddies to volunteer in their communities during the coronavirus pandemic. A new ‘Scotland Cares’ campaign has been launched to encourage people to volunteer. While the most important ask for the public remains to stay at home and follow the essential public health guidance, people who are healthy and […]
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to change life as we know it, Paisley supermarkets rise to the challenge and do what they can to make sure our frontline NHS workers and vulnerable groups can get what they need – while minimising the risk of spreading the virus as much as possible. Asda, Morrisons, and Iceland […]
With more than 330,000 self-employed workers in Scotland, the Scottish Government has called upon the UK Government to offer further financial protection and to make sure they are not be left behind or forgotten in the response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Paisley’s MSP, George Adam, asked the First Minister and Finance Secretary, Kate Forbes, to […]