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News archive - January 2008
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Ombudsman's commentary - January 2008
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's commentary for January 2008 has been published and contains 20 reports, one of which relates to Renfrewshire Council.
Glenburn estate management agreement launched
A new agreement has been launched to help take forward the regeneration of Glenburn in Paisley.
Hammills underpass to be filled in
A dimly-lit underpass used as an after-dark hangout is to be transformed as part of plans to regenerate Paisley’s town centre.
Neighbourhood Warden mobile team moves to Erskine
Residents in Erskine and surrounding area the next to benefit from Renfrewshire Council’s four-strong, mobile team of Neighbourhood Wardens.
Renfrewshire’s school pupils commemorate Holocaust
Renfrewshire’s schoolchildren lead a poignant ceremony at Renfrewshire Council’s inaugural Holocaust Memorial Day service.
St Fillan’s is top of the class
St Fillan’s primary school in Houston is celebrating after having achieved the best inspector’s report for a primary school in Renfrewshire.
Johnstone High School refurbishment
Pupils to be decanted from Johnstone High School to the former St Cuthbert’s High School while the school undergoes the second phase of its refurbishment.
Making Renfrewshire a Fairtrade zone
A group dedicated to making the whole of Renfrewshire a Fairtrade zone held its first meeting on Friday, 25 January.
Nursery closures
Renfrewshire councillors have voted in favour of proposals to close St Fergus’ Primary School nursery class in Ferguslie and Morton Nursery School in Linwood.
Road chaos companies face £50,000 fines
Relief is in sight for Renfrewshire motorists caught in hold ups and traffic jams with news that utility firms could soon face £50,000 fines for road works which cause chaos.
Study launched to improve services for abused children
Renfrewshire Council is launching a new £13,000 study to find out how to improve services protecting children from physical, mental and sexual abuse.
Council develops links with landlords
Private landlords are invited to attend a forum aimed at working together to provide high-quality, private rented homes for local residents.
National Poetry Day competition prize giving
Talented school children from across Renfrewshire collect their prizes at a special ceremony in Paisley Central Library.
Primary schools come top of the class
Three Renfrewshire primary schools have been praised after gaining top marks in their own school reports.
Project Search
Reid Kerr College recently hosted a visit from an innovative and ground breaking American employability programme, Project Search.
£66,000 makeover for Johnstone library
Library in Houston Square closes for its five week facelift on Monday 28 January and reopens on Wednesday 5 March.
Children in Need
Kids from Reid Kerr College’s nursery were delighted to be donating a ‘big’ cheque to Children in Need recently.
Money tree toolkit helps local groups harvest funding windfall
Community and voluntary groups in Renfrewshire can look forward to a cash bonanza thanks to a new funding toolkit.
Go Dance!
Dance students from Reid Kerr College have been invited to take part in the first ever dance festival to be held at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow.
French lecturers visit Scotland
Reid Kerr College recently welcomed a visit from a group of French lecturers to the college's construction department.
