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£80,000 programme improves Paisley town centre pavements
Programme launched by Renfrewshire Council to repair and upgrade pavements in the town centre which had previously been in private ownership.
Call for all to join in protecting children
Tim Huntingford, independent chair of the Renfrewshire Child Protection Committee, has called for all teachers, health workers, council employees and the wider community, to work together to protect children.
Paisley hosts child protection conference
More than 200 people met in Paisley this week to focus on improving the future of Renfrewshire's children.
Paisley Museum in bid for multi-million pound revamp
Paisley Museum could be turned into the town’s own version of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum if Renfrewshire Council can secure the multi-million pound funding needed for a massive modernisation and refurbishment programme.
Computer game tackles teenage alcohol misuse
Pupils from two Renfrewshire schools have come up with an innovative way to tackle teenage alcohol abuse.
School kids team up to take on sectarianism
Children from St Charles’, Todholm, South and Lochfield primary schools came together to give sectarianism the boot at a special sports event.
Travel plan to target dangerous drivers
Speeding motorists and dangerous drivers who ignore children on zebra crossings are just two of the problems highlighted by Todholm Primary School.
Ombudsman's Commentary March 2008
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's commentary for March 2008 contains 27 reports, none of which relate to Renfrewshire Council.
Houston Primary gets top marks from inspectors
Pupils and staff are celebrating after getting one of Renfrewshire’s best ever inspectors’ reports for a primary school.
Top marks for St Andrew’s Academy
A leading Renfrewshire school has been given top marks by government inspectors who identified a number of key strengths.
Cash advisor raises £1million for cancer sufferers
Cancer sufferers in Renfrewshire are £1million better off thanks to a scheme to make sure that they get the benefits which they are entitled to.
Elderly and vulnerable to benefit from training success
Care for elderly and vulnerable people just got better as another 100 front-line Renfrewshire Council care workers secure a range of educational achievements.
Media Academy Network Launch
The world's first Media Academy Network was launched in the UK recently and Reid Kerr College was announced as a partner.
Tenants give Renfrewshire Council vote of confidence
The results of the 2007 tenants’ satisfaction survey show 81% are either satisfied or very satisfied with the council as a landlord.
Paisley set for improved transport access
Motorists travelling into Paisley are set to gain better access to the town centre under new proposals launched by Renfrewshire Council.
Renfrewshire’s Fairtrade campaign takes off
The sky was the limit for Renfrewshire’s Fairtrade campaign when a roadshow rolled into Glasgow Airport.
Website success for Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire Council’s website has been named as one of the best local authority websites in Scotland by an independent survey.
Renfrewshire scores football post
Renfrewshire Council has scored another goal in its efforts to improve opportunities for young footballers in the area.
Sky Sports presenter signs up for Provost’s Awards
A TV presenter used to interviewing sports stars such as Thierry Henry and Kaka is taking time out to honour some lesser-known heroes.
Cart Corridor estate management agreement launched
A new agreement has been launched by Renfrewshire Council to help take forward the regeneration of the Cart Corridor.
