Council calls off Bailiffs chasing Unpaid School dinner fees

A local authority exposed by the Sunday Mail for using debt collectors to chase school meal arrears has ditched the policy.
Scottish Renfrewshire Council had last year enlisted Sheriff Officers to chase hard up families over unpaid canteen bills. Officials initially denied the story before confirming it – but they have now abolished the practice after holding a review.
A revised process with an emphasis on “pastoral support and helping families experiencing financ