Finance

Clackmannanshire residents received more than £20.4 million in benefits over the last financial year

More than £20 million in support paid to people in Clackmannanshire

CHALLENGE: The council is taking a stand against poverty in the Wee County.

CHALLENGE: The council is taking a stand against poverty in the Wee County.

Clacks Council drop-in events during Challenge Poverty Week

Chair of the board of directors Sean McGarvey said the merger is a positive development

Chair of the board of directors Sean McGarvey said the merger is a positive development

Clacks credit union to merge with Falkirk counterpart

SAVINGS: Alloa Poundstretcher is holding a three-day event. Image: Google Maps

SAVINGS: Alloa Poundstretcher is holding a three-day event. Image: Google Maps

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Alloa's Poundstretcher offers chance to win shopping vouchers this weekend

BREADLINE: Stats show more than a quarter of Clacks kids live in poverty.

BREADLINE: Stats show more than a quarter of Clacks kids live in poverty.

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Wee County neighbourhood among worst child poverty stats in Scotland

CAP: The debt centre hopes to lift as many as possible out of poverty.

CAP: The debt centre hopes to lift as many as possible out of poverty.

Tillicoultry Financial help centre celebrating fifth anniversary

PARTNERSHIP: The scheme has helped more than 90 people in Alloa.

PARTNERSHIP: The scheme has helped more than 90 people in Alloa.

Citizens Advice finance partnership with Yorkshire hailed a success

TO CLOSE: The TSB branch in Alloa is set to close this September

TO CLOSE: The TSB branch in Alloa is set to close this September

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MSP launches campaign to bring banking hub to Alloa

BUDGET CONTEXT: Elected representatives will hear a budget strategy update and Kilncraigs this week

BUDGET CONTEXT: Elected representatives will hear a budget strategy update and Kilncraigs this week

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'Extremely challenging' financial position as council looks ahead to next budget

The course will be held at The Gate

The course will be held at The Gate

Money coaching course to return at The Gate Charity

Child poverty in Clackmannanshire has continued to rise.

Child poverty in Clackmannanshire has continued to rise.

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More than one in four children in poverty in Clackmannanshire

YBS will be opening branches on the first day of the new tax year to offer help with savings accounts

YBS will be opening branches on the first day of the new tax year to offer help with savings accounts

Savers encouraged to make most of new tax year

FREE HELP: Advice and money coaching are on offer for people in debt

FREE HELP: Advice and money coaching are on offer for people in debt

Free debt advice on offer from church group

Keith Brown has welcomed the increase in financial support for families with very young children.

Keith Brown has welcomed the increase in financial support for families with very young children.

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More Wee County families to benefit from Best Start payments

PILOT: Paul McLennan, pictured during his visit to the Clacks CAB in August, launched the scheme.

PILOT: Paul McLennan, pictured during his visit to the Clacks CAB in August, launched the scheme.

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Clacks CAB to launch council tax debt reduction scheme

The vouchers will assist people who are struggling with fuel costs.

The vouchers will assist people who are struggling with fuel costs.

Ochil View Housing Association offers tenants energy vouchers

Nigel, a real Motorway customer, made more for both of his family cars, and was able to downsize to a more economical hybrid, clear bills, and go on holiday

Nigel, a real Motorway customer, made more for both of his family cars, and was able to downsize to a more economical hybrid, clear bills, and go on holiday

Get more money for your car in 2024

Nigel, a real Motorway customer, made more for both of his family cars, and was able to downsize to a more economical hybrid, clear bills, and go on holiday

Nigel, a real Motorway customer, made more for both of his family cars, and was able to downsize to a more economical hybrid, clear bills, and go on holiday

Get more money for your car in 2024

BUDGET: Residents can share their views until February 18.

BUDGET: Residents can share their views until February 18.

Clacks residents urged to share views on council budget

COACHING: The four week course will commence on Tuesday, January 16

COACHING: The four week course will commence on Tuesday, January 16

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The Gate Charity to hold money coaching classes this month

The cost of heating our homes is set to rise from January 1.

The cost of heating our homes is set to rise from January 1.

Struggling Wee County households urged to seek support as energy bills rise

WINNERS: Residents of FK10 3 are in for a share of £3.2 million.

WINNERS: Residents of FK10 3 are in for a share of £3.2 million.

Alloa residents win a share of £3.2m in People's Postcode Lottery

SUPPORT: The Worried this Winter campaign will offer help where needed.

SUPPORT: The Worried this Winter campaign will offer help where needed.

Worried about Winter campaign launched for Clacks residents

Clacks Council has praised the decision, but seeks clarity on support for councils.

Clacks Council has praised the decision, but seeks clarity on support for councils.

Clacks Council leader backs Humza Yousaf's move to freeze council tax

GET HELP: The debt help service is free and confidential for anyone who needs it.

GET HELP: The debt help service is free and confidential for anyone who needs it.

Tillicoultry church urges people to seek debt help advice

WORKSHOP: Redwell PS pupils took part in the Money Minds workshop.

WORKSHOP: Redwell PS pupils took part in the Money Minds workshop.

Alloa's Redwell PS pupils learn about savings in workshop

ADVICE: People wishing to save better can get free advice from Yorkshire Building Society.

ADVICE: People wishing to save better can get free advice from Yorkshire Building Society.

Savings seminars to be held at Alloa's Yorkshire Building Society

BANK HUBS: These new plans have been laid out to address the swathe of bank closures across the country.

BANK HUBS: These new plans have been laid out to address the swathe of bank closures across the country.

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Bank hubs could improve access to free cash withdrawals

SAVINGS: More than 600 people have benefitted from Clackmannanshire Works. Picture provided by Clackmannanshire Council.

SAVINGS: More than 600 people have benefitted from Clackmannanshire Works. Picture provided by Clackmannanshire Council.

Tens of thousands saved in council's advice service

TOP TIPS: Alloa's Murray Dunsmore shared how customers can get the best deals as he approaches 15 years with the company

TOP TIPS: Alloa's Murray Dunsmore shared how customers can get the best deals as he approaches 15 years with the company

Aldi's Alloa store manager shares tips to score best deals

ADVICE: Kirsty Davies, project officer, spoke of the financial gains and other benefits for clients following the LEAP project - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

ADVICE: Kirsty Davies, project officer, spoke of the financial gains and other benefits for clients following the LEAP project - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

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Clacks CAB energy advice service found savings for 1,700 households

Kilncraigs, the headquarters of Clackmannanshire Council.

Kilncraigs, the headquarters of Clackmannanshire Council.

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Proposals to raise council tax on higher band properties

WARNING: HMRC is sharing tactics used by scammers

WARNING: HMRC is sharing tactics used by scammers

HMRC issues scam warning ahead of tax credit renewal deadline

FUNDING: Volunteers at the Cochrane Hall will use this funding to provide warmth past March.

FUNDING: Volunteers at the Cochrane Hall will use this funding to provide warmth past March.

Wee County 'warm banks' set for boost in funding

AGM: Session supervisor Senga Awlson with volunteer Steve Hall as the annual report was presented

AGM: Session supervisor Senga Awlson with volunteer Steve Hall as the annual report was presented

Clacks CAB helps to secure £2m of support in last year

The three most important things to know about debt advice

The three most important things to know about debt advice

The three most important things to know about debt advice

The three most important things to know about debt advice

The three most important things to know about debt advice

The three most important things to know about debt advice

Average house prices have increased in Clackmannanshire in June according to Land Registry figures

Average house prices have increased in Clackmannanshire in June according to Land Registry figures

Clackmannanshire house prices up 2.1 per cent

House prices increased in Clacks in May according to Land Registry figures

House prices increased in Clacks in May according to Land Registry figures

House prices continue to rise in Clackmannanshire

The extended outreach programme started earlier this week

The extended outreach programme started earlier this week

Advice to reach more in Clackmannan at 'critical time'

LONG-TERM: Clacks Good Food launched last week with an event at St Mungo's Parish Church Café - Images courtesy of Art is an Option/Bradley Pow

LONG-TERM: Clacks Good Food launched last week with an event at St Mungo's Parish Church Café - Images courtesy of Art is an Option/Bradley Pow

New food access programme launched in Clackmannanshire

DEBT: The centre manager said people are already having to make impossible choices and go without essentials

DEBT: The centre manager said people are already having to make impossible choices and go without essentials

Forth Valley charity: Spring Statement 'does very little to help those on the lowest incomes'

Denise Armstrong, energy adviser at Clacks CAB, is one of the people providing support across Wee County.

Denise Armstrong, energy adviser at Clacks CAB, is one of the people providing support across Wee County.

Energy saving campaign launched to help Clacks residents

The proposed heating benefit could support low income households from winter 2022

The proposed heating benefit could support low income households from winter 2022

Consultation on Scottish heating benefit launched

Visa explains why drivers are being charged £99 at some petrol stations. (PA/Canva)

Visa explains why drivers are being charged £99 at some petrol stations. (PA/Canva)

Visa explains why drivers are being charged a £99 hold at some petrol stations