There are over 2500 more children living in relative poverty in Glasgow than before the Covid-19 pandemic, a new report has confirmed. 

Information included in an Integrated Joint Board (IJB) document reveals that there are 27,995 children living in poverty compared to 25,485 in February 2020.

The report indicates that poverty levels have deepened and on average families in relative poverty are now £115 per week below the poverty line compared to £107 per week pre-pandemic.

During Wednesday’s meeting, an officer confirmed that officials had looked into how poverty impacted on a child’s life.

She said: “There is an increase in the number of children living in poverty of 2500 compared to pre-pandemic which takes us to just under 28,000 children living in poverty.

“These are terrible statistics but it is likely they are even worse as it doesn’t take into account the 2500 further children in poverty.

“The chances of us meeting the 2030 target is nil. We are firing a lot of money on this but we don’t know what the impact will be.

“We know people in poverty become unwell. Their health is poorer and we will be dealing with the consequences of their health and wellbeing for years to come.

“This report doesn’t tell us what investment is needed to get us on the right track.”

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