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The council has set aside $150,000 to fund food distributions and connect residents with legal aid, also approving a requirement that federal agents identify themselves to police when asked.

Legal aid is typically granted to people who cannot afford to pay for legal help themselves, though in some cases they still need to make their own contribution.

Former SNP chief executive Peter Murrell has been granted legal aid after being charged with embezzlement.

The 60-year-old had an application for solemn legal aid approved by the Scottish Legal Aid Board.

The Scottish Legal Aid Board said Mr Murrell's lawyers made a successful application for support on 30 April, but no payments had yet been issued.