Around 150 delegates from a range of organisations gathered at Airdrie town hall to listen to a range of speakers and take in several workshops.
Around 150 delegates from a range of organisations gathered at Airdrie town hall for the launch of North Lanarkshire Council ’s Tackling Poverty Strategy for 2023-26.
The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Councillor Geraldine Woods, convener of the wellbeing and tackling poverty committee, said: “The strategy aims to diminish the impact of inequality and inequity by providing support to families facing challenges in meeting basic needs.
This, together with the £22.6 million secured by the Citizens Advice Bureau, means that over £121 million has been generated by supporting people through the benefits system.
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