Notice of By-election

A By-election to elect a Councillor for the East Renfrewshire Council Electoral Ward 1: Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor will be held on Thursday 21 August 2025Find out more and view the election timetable.

Contact the Money Advice and Rights team

Contact our Money Advice and Rights team with your debt, benefit or appeal enquiry.

Service information

Use this service you must:

  • be an East Renfrewshire resident
  • care for an East Renfrewshire resident
  • be an employee of East Renfrewshire Council
  • be an employee of East Renfrewshire's Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP)
  • be an employee of East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure Trust

How to contact us

Contact us online

What happens next? 

One of our team will contact you within 5 working days.

We'll usually try to call you, but if we're unable to reach you we may send you a letter, email or text.

Useful Information

You might be able to claim benefits if you're:

  • on a low income
  • looking for work
  • sick or disabled
  • a carer
  • a parent or guardian
  • pregnant

Use a benefits calculator to find out what benefits you could get and how to apply. You'll need information about you/your partner's income, savings, benefits that you get and details of any rental costs. If you're over 18, you can use the entitled to calculator

If you're under 18, a student or if you need further information or assistance please contact us.

Common Benefits

Find out about what help is available and if you're eligible?

Useful telephone numbers

Organistation/ServiceTelephone number
MART0141 577 8420
Social Security Scotland0800 182 2222 
East Renfrewshire Council General Enquiries0141 577 3001 
Scottish Welfare Fund0141 577 3475

 

 

 

 

Last modified on 22 July 2025