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EQUAL Employability
Reid Kerr College and the EQUAL Employability Project are celebrating the launch of a new project aimed at testing and developing innovative methods and routes to employment, working with a wide range of disadvantaged groups to improve their employability skills.
It’s a Wrap!
The British Sandwich Association (BSA) came to Reid Kerr College recently to host their first ever Scottish Heat of their annual National Competition. Competitors from all over Scotland were hungry for the prize and a place in the National Final in London this year.
Community alarm service gains award
A community alarm service which helps 3000 people in Renfrewshire to live as independently as possible in their community has received a national good practice award.
Renfrewshire signs up to tackle climate change
The Council has signed the Scottish Climate Change Declaration. This Declaration brings together COSLA, Scottish local authorities and the Scottish Executive in a commitment to work with others to lessen the effects of climate change.
£1.5million respite care unit opens in Paisley
The new unit in Glenburn Road, Paisley, will provide high quality accommodation and trained staff for 10 adults with learning disabilities to enjoy short breaks. This will allow their carers some much needed respite from their caring responsibilities.
Renfrewshire pupils stand up to antisocial behaviour
Pupils from Auchenlodment Primary have made a DVD to express their opinions on antisocial behaviour as part of their project ‘Standing Up to Antisocial Behaviour in our Community'.
Renfrewshire’s shining stars
Paisley Town Hall was filled with some of Renfrewshire’s most caring and courageous residents on Friday night (9 February), as it played host to this year’s Provost’s Community Awards ceremony.
Budget invests £415m in public services in Renfrewshire
A £360.4million revenue budget setting a band D council tax of £1,164.69 was agreed by Renfrewshire Council today.
New school establishes roots in the community
Tree planting ceremony at the new Gleniffer High School, Paisley.
Pupils learn the drama of war through theatre
Primary pupils across Renfrewshire are to get a unique history of World War II through performance and interactive drama.
Renfrewshire launch 'Community Speed Watch' campaign
This campaign, based on a Strathclyde Police pilot scheme and Canadian research, gets local residents involved in monitoring and reporting speeding motorists.
Volunteering comes to Renfrewshire libraries
New information points in local libraries will make volunteering more accessible to people across Renfrewshire.
