内容摘要：“There’s a large amount of extra traffic, commotion, mess, dirt and queuing because of all the roadworks,” she added.

“There’s a large amount of extra traffic, commotion, mess, dirt and queuing because of all the roadworks,” she added.

Opposition parties and campaign groups have urged the Scottish government to think again regarding the scheme.Scottish Labour's net zero spokeswoman Sarah Boyack said the decision was "senseless".

She added: “This scheme has been sabotaged by SNP incompetence at every turn... Now thousands of Scots are at risk of once again being priced out of their daily commute, forced back into cars and stuck in traffic jams."The Scottish Greens, who introduced the initiative, said peak fares were "fundamentally unfair."

Transport spokesman Mark Ruskell said: "They disproportionately impact people who have no say over when they need to travel for work or study."Bringing them back will do nothing to help workers or students or to encourage people out of their cars.

“Many regular commuters have saved hundreds of pounds on their fares over the last year, and some of the rises they will now face are staggering."

The Scottish Liberal Democrats the SNP were "completely out of touch" with the public regarding transport, while the Scottish Conservatives previously said a permanent end to peak rail fares would "ease the burden on hard working Scots"."Foster carers have shared with us that the current allowance does not adequately cover the costings required to maintain the care leaver's home."

The council added the cost is significantly less than if a care leaver still needed care and support post 18.Lancashire County Council is to encourage more of its staff to become foster carers by giving them extra leave and flexible working.

Foster carers on its payroll would receive paid time off - wherever possible - to settle a child into their household, attend statutory meetings in relation to the children and undertake training for their role.For council worker and mother-of-three Hannah Ikhlas, becoming a foster parent is "not just about giving, it's about what you receive in return".