News archive - August 2007

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Ombudsman's Commentary - August 2007

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's commentary for August 2007 contains 30 reports which have been laid before the Scottish Parliament. 16 relate to the health sector, 11 to local government, two to the Scottish Government and devolved administration and one to housing associations.

Foxbar Library becomes top stop for toys

Foxbar Library in Ivanhoe Road, Paisley is set to become an Aladdin’s cave for kids on Tuesday 4 September when Renfrewshire Council’s toy library moves there from its current home at Glenburn Community Centre.

Industry barges its way back down the Cart

Renfrewshire Council’s plans to regenerate the River Cart bore fruit as commercial traffic went ‘bobbin’ down the water today for the first time in decades.

High and mighty mobile crane drafted in for Paisley bridge rebuild

A six-axle, heavy crane with a 250 tonne lifting capacity has been drafted in as part of the 20 week refurbishment of the Abercorn Bridge at Old Sneddon Street, Paisley.

The Right Location

Got a Conference or an event and looking for the right location? The Abercorn Conference and Training Centre is the place for you.

Reid Kerr - New look website

Navigate your way to a new future and check out Reid Kerr College’s brand new website. Log on to some amazing new features that invite you to find out more about student life, course searches, latest news, student support and much more.

Freshers Fayre 2007

Are you a local business looking for an opportunity to promote your company and expand your client base? Building on the success of last years’ event, Reid Kerr College Students’ Association are holding their second annual Freshers Fayre for new and existing students.

Renfrewshire schools reopening dates

All of Renfrewshire Council’s primary and secondary schools reopen on Tuesday August 21 with the exception of some schools where major work has been taking place to build new or refurbish existing schools.

E coli update

Following the media publicity about this outbreak, colleagues in the Republic of Ireland have reported a newly confirmed case linked to the Paisley investigation.

Hair Raising Competition

Hairdressing students from Reid Kerr College were a cut above the rest recently when they put on a great display at their end of year competition.

Students STEP up to success

Students from the STEPS course at Reid Kerr College recently celebrated their end of year presentations in style with help from St. Mirren football personality Andy Millen.

Renfrewshire exam performance is "very encouraging"

Education chiefs have said that the exam results obtained by over 4,000 Renfrewshire pupils are “very encouraging.”

Renfrewshire leaders praise airport heroes

Leading Renfrewshire Council representatives have joined in the praise for all those involved in responding to the recent airport terror attack.

Council asks public to turn graffiti detective

Graffiti vandals are signing themselves into trouble by spray painting buildings with their ‘tags’. Renfrewshire Council and Strathclyde Police are setting up a dedicated web page to publicise individual tags in an effort to identify vandals and cut the £150,000 annual, graffiti, clean-up bill.