Spotlight

Renfrewshire’s budget creates jobs and supports community during tough times
A freeze on all charges for council services, a major programme to tackle youth unemployment and the introduction of a minimum living wage of £7.20 for over 700 council employees are among the highlights.
News
Local kids on track for National Athletics Championships
11 Renfrewshire school children will be heading to The Scottish Disability Sports’ Sportshall Athletic Championships at the end of the month.
Renfrewshire Council staff in best of health
Renfrewshire Council’s innovative approach to raising health awareness among its workforce has been honoured with two top national awards.
Adult Protection website gets online accolade
A website set up to raise awareness about the abuse suffered by vulnerable adults has been rated amongst the top 10% on the Internet by cyber specialists.
Events
07 February 2012 - Xscape Sports Challenge
An oportunity to try different challenges and support the ACCORD hospice at the same time.
07 February 2012 - Playdays @the Museum
Playdays! @the museum is a special event for pre- school children and their parents/ carers. The events include theatre, music, dance and art.
07 February 2012 - Fashion Design Workshops
Learn how to make clothing, jewellery and accessories from unwanted items.
Features
Changes to Blue Badge scheme
A new style badge for disabled parking was introduced nationally this month. Find out more about how to apply for one.
Apply to the Equality Fund
Voluntary groups can apply for funding of up to £100,000 for work tackling inequality and promoting equality.

Have your say on the future development of Renfrewshire
Give us your views on the key planning issues facing Renfrewshire over the next 10 years.
Closure of Clyde Coastguard Centre: Write to your MP and MSP
The UK Government has announced that the Clyde Coastguard Centre in Greenock will close by March 2015.












