Spotlight
Take a step for Fairtrade
Back the Fairtrade Foundation’s ‘Take a Step campaign’ and help poverty stricken farmers and workers around the world take their own steps towards a brighter future.
News
Renfrew makes application to be Fairtrade town
Renfrew has launched a bid to become the latest town in the area to be granted Fairtrade status.
Provost’s Community Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist of 17 nominees for the 2012 Renfrewshire Provost’s Community Awards has been revealed.
Events
23 February 2012 - The Paisley Philosophical Institution
All local residents are invited to a series of fascinating free lectures covering a wide range of topics.
23 February 2012 - Playdays@the Museum
*Regrettably Playdays! @the Museum (23/02/12) is cancelled.* Playdays! @the museum is a special event for pre- school children and their parents/ carers. The events include theatre, music, dance and art.
23 February 2012 - Coats Observatory Evening Tours
Due to unforeseen circumstances, for the next 5 weeks evening tours of the Observatory will be replacing the winter viewings.
Features

Volunteers needed to help with Social Work appeals
We are currently looking for volunteer members of the Social Work (Complaints Review) Appeals Panel.

Help is at hand for business rates
Do you have a question over how the rates for your property or business were assessed? There is a quick and easy way to have it answered online.
Review of polling places in Johnstone and Paisley
A review of polling places has concluded that Ralston Sports Centre, Spateston Bowling Club and Williamsburgh Primary School will be polling places.
Street Stuff activities
Get out and about and have some fun when the Street Stuff team come to your neighbourhood.
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.












