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Ombudsman's commentary - December 2007
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's commentary for December 2007 contains 39 reports 19 of which relate to local government.
Council leader's Christmas message
Council leader Derek Mackay gives his best wishes for Christmas and New Year to Renfrewshire residents.
Provost's Christmas message 2007
Provost Lawson reflects on the year past and offers her best wishes for the festive season.
Big 'thank you' to Renfrewshire's foster carers
Big-hearted foster carers from across Renfrewshire received a big 'thank you' from Council bosses when they attended a Christmas lunch last week.
Joint approach sends message on excessive drinking over the festive period
Councillors, police and publicans in Renfrewshire are teaming up to advise people to drink responsibly over the festive period.
Reid Kerr College International Award
Reid Kerr College were commended recently at a prestigious awards ceremony for Scotland’s College’s. Reid Kerr College were delighted to be recognised in the International Activity category.
Calendar competition
Talented local school children have had their artwork selected to feature in Renfrewshire Council’s official 2008 calendar.
Special Protection Area designated at Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
Scottish Government ministers have announced the designation of a ‘Special Protection Area’ for the moorland core of the regional park, recognising the concentration of breeding hen harriers.
Have your say - how should public services meet local priorities?
Renfrewshire Council has launched one of its biggest-ever public consultations on plans to give local communities more say on how public services meet local needs.
Top team seeks online views on child protection
Renfrewshire residents are being asked to give their views on local child protection services by a team of high ranking police officers, senior councillors, chief council officers, high-level health experts and child protection specialists.
Local residents asked for their “stories of hope”
A Renfrewshire-based mental health organisation has issued an appeal for local residents to get in touch with their “stories of hope” about recovering from mental health problems.
College opens Sanctuary Room
Renfrewshire’s Provost Celia Lawson recently attended the official opening of a Sanctuary Room at Reid Kerr College. The Provost gave an opening speech before cutting the ribbon along with the College Principal Joe Mooney.
River City actress backs campaign for elimination of violence against women
Actress Frances Healy (who plays Niamh Corrigan in BBC Scotland’s ‘River City’) has joined Renfrewshire Women’s Association to take part in an international campaign against violence against women.
'Renfrew Crew’ get red carpet cinema premiere for film
A group of Renfrew youngsters have had a red carpet cinema premiere for the first public showing of a film they made about youth activities in their area.
Council’s double Christmas boost for town centre shopping
Renfrewshire Council is giving a double Christmas boost to shoppers and traders in Renfrew and Paisley.
