The prospect of Renfrewshire's vulnerable leaving their own home in search of heat amid the cost-of-living crisis has been branded "terrible".
Provost Lorraine Cameron said the situation is "absolutely disgusting" as soaring energy costs inflict severe financial pressures on families in the local authority area.
Just weeks ago, the council approved around half-a-million pounds worth of relief measures, which included the introduction of so-called warm spaces, winter clothing payments for children and an advice pilot in high schools.
