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Council leader urges ‘fair representation’ for Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire Council leader Derek Mackay has urged the Boundary Commission to “safeguard local democracy in Renfrewshire”.
Reid Kerr College fresher’s fayre
It’s a fresh start to the new term at Reid Kerr College and the students' association fresher’s fayre is just around the corner.
Hayley gains £3,000 education award
An education trust set up in 1936 has made its latest main financial grant to a student from Erskine.
Celebrating Adult Learners Week
Local residents from around Paisley and Renfrew were celebrating recently at Reid Kerr College’s annual Adult Learners Week.
International graduation
Staff from the international office at Reid Kerr College recently returned from a visit to Chandigarh in India.
Open day offers insight on Blackhall regeneration
People living in the Blackhall area of Paisley can learn more about the regeneration work that is going on in their area.
Council tenants to benefit from improved repairs service
Renfrewshire Council’s 13,200 housing tenants will benefit from a newly improved repairs appointment system provided by building services.
Renfrewshire Council becomes first UK organisation to win top award
Council’s environmental services become the first in the UK to achieve a prestigious international management award.
Cabinet Secretary signs Renfrewshire’s Single Outcome Agreement
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, has visited Paisley to sign an agreement with Renfrewshire Council.
Council officials and community partners help clean up Ferguslie Park
Renfrewshire's Council's corporate management team braved the elements to show their support for the Clean Renfrewshire campaign.
Industrial strike action
As a result of industrial action by a number of trade unions on Wednesday 20 August 2008, delivery of council services will be disrupted on that day.
Renfrewshire’s best gardens dig up success
Some of Renfrewshire’s best gardeners have picked up awards in the 80th anniversary of the council’s annual garden competition.
Licensees get help to tackle cocaine misuse in licensed premises
Licensees across Renfrewshire are joining in a new scheme to help prevent misuse of drugs, particularly cocaine, in pubs and clubs.
Piazza backs bid to make Renfrewshire a Fairtrade zone
One of the biggest shopping centres in Paisley has thrown its weight behind the Fairtrade campaign.
Renfrewshire exam performance is “very encouraging”
Education chiefs in Renfrewshire have said that the achievement of pupils in gaining standard, higher and advanced higher passes was “very encouraging.”
Renfrewshire’s Youth Bus goes on the road
The wheels are in motion on a new project which will give young people in Renfrewshire a fun place to hang out.
Brand new childcare course at Reid Kerr College
The National Progression Award (NPA) in playwork and childcare starts at Reid Kerr College in September and anyone interested in working with children and young people can apply.
