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Enterprising pupils
Primary 7 pupils from East Fulton Primary in Linwood were set a rooftop challenge recently when staff and students from Reid Kerr College’s construction department visited their school.
Renfrewshire marks International Workers’ Memorial Day
Renfrewshire Council has teamed up with Paisley and District Trades Union Council to support an international campaign for safer and healthier working environments.
Ombudsman's Commentary April 2008
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's commentary for April 2008 contains 28 reports, none of which relate to Renfrewshire Council.
Bushes Primary School reopens Monday 28 April
Bushes Primary School in Grampian Avenue, Paisley is to reopen on Monday 28 April.
Council workers are on the road to greener travel
Over 9,000 Renfrewshire Council employees are being encouraged to take a more environmentally-friendly approach to their travel to work.
Paisley gets new nature reserve
An afternoon of fun-filled activities is being lined up to celebrate the news that Paisley has a new nature reserve.
St Charles Primary is on the move
St Charles Primary is moving from its current location in Rowan Street, Paisley, to the former Craigielea Primary building on Blackstoun Road, Ferguslie.
Teen team targets underage cigarette sales
Renfrewshire Council’s teenage team of undercover operatives have smoked out four local retailers selling cigarettes to under 18s.
Free electric blanket testing
Renfrewshire Council is offering a free service to protect vulnerable older people from using dangerous faulty electric blankets.
Renfrewshire kids get active over Easter
Hundreds of school children across Renfrewshire swapped the Playstation for the playing field thanks to the Active Schools Easter programme.
Students keeping their fingers on the pulse
Students from Reid Kerr College’s HNC Radio course asked to present on the Barrhead-based radio station Pulse FM.
Young artists complete Erskine mural
Youngsters at a nursery in Erskine are enjoying colourful new surroundings thanks to an art project which involved 16 young people.
Council leader cheers on young competitors
A group of local cheerleaders is being given a special send off by Renfrewshire Council leader Derek Mackay before heading off to compete in a top international competition.
New look for Johnstone Library
Renfrewshire’s second busiest library has been officially relaunched following a major makeover.
Private tenants face housing benefit shake-up
Renfrewshire Council is urging private tenants to make sure they have a bank account in the wake of major changes to the way housing benefits are worked out and paid.
Council clean up campaign sees antisocial tenants evicted
Two antisocial tenants are being evicted as part of Renfrewshire Council’s continuing campaign to drive out drug dealers and bad neighbours.
Parents learn about Skills for Work
Reid Kerr College recently hosted an information session for the pupils and parents of young people currently attending the college on the Skills for Work Programmes.
Picture postcards point the way for foreign tourists
All tourist information centres in the West of Scotland will be offering free picture postcards to help keep foreign drivers safe and legal on our roads.
£1.5million project to renovate Victorian bridge
Molten metal meets mathematical modelling in a £1.5 million Renfrewshire Council project to refurbish Paisley’s Victorian industrial heritage.
£660,000 pilot project aims to cut re-offending
Renfrewshire Council is throwing its weight behind a three-year pilot project designed to break the cycle of revolving door justice.
