Renfrewshire Council

Renfrewshire Council is supporting residents through a series of pop-up advice events across the area.   

The Advice Works team will be visiting libraries and community centres throughout May and early June to offer free, confidential advice on money, debt, and benefits. Drop-in sessions are open to everyone and will help ensure people are getting all the support they're entitled to.  

Advisors will be on hand to answer any questions people may have about benefits, including whether they qualify and how to apply.  

They can provide advice on accessing support such as Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, Pension Credit, and Council Tax Reduction. They will also provide one-to-one support for anyone looking for help managing debt or improving their financial situation.  

Councillor Jacqueline Cameron, deputy leader of Renfrewshire Council and chair of the Fairer Renfrewshire sub-committee, said: "We know many people are still feeling the impact of higher living costs. These local events are about making sure no one misses out on the help available to them.  

"Whether that's benefits they didn't know they could claim, or help dealing with money worries. Our Advice Works team is here to provide trusted, confidential support in the heart of our communities."  

To access support, the public can attend any of the following Advice Works events. No appointment is needed, just drop by during the times below.   

• 2 May 2025, 10am-3pm, Johnstone Town Hall (next to Johnstone Library)  
• 7 May 2025, 10am-12pm, Bishopton Library  
• 8 May 2025, 10am-12pm, Tannahill Centre (next to Ferguslie Park Library)  
• 9 May 2025, 10am-12pm, Glenburn Library  
• 14 May 2025, 10am-12pm, Lochwinnoch Library  
• 16 May 2025, 10am-12pm, Cargill Hall (next to Bridge of Weir Library)  
• 21 May 2025, 10am-12pm, Erskine Library  
• 23 May 2025, 10am-12pm, Foxbar Library  
• 28 May 2025, 10am-12pm, Linwood Library  
• 30 May 2025, 10am-12pm, Renfrew Library  
• 4 June 2025, 10am-12pm, Ralston Community Centre (next to Ralston Library)  
• 6 June 2025, 10am-3pm, Paisley Central Library.

Those who can't attend an event can still get help by calling Advice Works on 0300 300 1238 to ask for a benefit check or support with any money or debt issues.  

Media release published Tuesday 29 April 2025.