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Ombudsman's Commentary May 2008
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's commentary for May 2008 contains 27 reports, none of which relate to Renfrewshire Council.
Ladies go for IT!
Looking for a part-time Information Technology (IT) course to suit your busy life style? The Women into Technology programme at Reid Kerr College in Paisley could be for you!
M74 completion will boost continuing regeneration of Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire Council leader Derek Mackay speaks at groundbreaking ceremony in Glasgow to mark the start of construction work on major transport project.
Care Citizenship
Students from Reid Kerr College's NQ Care class have been involved in a range of Citizenship activities throughout their year at College.
Youth Volunteer
Health Care student Kerry McGroarty has just set off on a trip of a life-time that will see her working in South Africa for 10 weeks.
Public urged to ‘have their say’ on future of Renfrew Town Hall
Members of the public are being urged to ‘have their say’ on development plans for a famous Renfrew landmark.
Renfrewshire residents get chance to research their roots
Local people keen to find out more about their family history should get along to a special event at Renfrewshire Council’s headquarters.
Hairdressing students strike gold!
Hairdressing students from Reid Kerr College were having a great hair day recently at the Scottish heats of the UK Skills competition. Students from all over Scotland and Northern Ireland were competing for a top place and five students from Reid Kerr scooped five out of the six awards on the night.
New policy targets Renfrewshire’s alcohol abuse problem
Renfrewshire councillors have agreed to sign up to a new policy aimed at reducing the social, health and economic effects of alcohol abuse in Renfrewshire.
Nursery Graduation
Children from Reid Kerr College nursery (Kidz@College) recently celebrated their time at nursery with a graduation ceremony.
Councils welcome Singing Children of Africa
A choir of 25 children from the Kenyan village of Utange will arrive this week for a 17 day visit hosted by Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire councils.
Lords and Ladies attend Semple Trail opening
The first and twenty-first Lord Semple were two of the guests of honour at the recent official naming and opening of the Semple Trail.
Renfrewshire appeal for foster carers
Renfrewshire Council is appealing for caring local people to consider becoming foster carers for children from Renfrewshire.
Council launches new campaign to clean up Renfrewshire
The people of Renfrewshire have been urged to do their bit in keeping their local area clean, with the launch on Thursday, 15 May of a new campaign.
First Aid off to a Tee
Two private clubs in Paisley have been improving the First Aid services offered to their members, following the completion of a recent training course delivered by Reid Kerr College in Paisley.
Land deal leads to £10million investment in new office complex
A £100,000 land deal will help create 50 jobs in Paisley and lead to the construction of a new £10million office complex.
£700,000 funding boost for Renfrewshire
Money to be spent on opening up streets to traffic in Paisley town centre, road improvements linking the town centre to the airport and environmental improvements in Johnstone town centre.
Adult learners become published authors
A group of adult learners from Renfrewshire are about to become published authors with the launch of their new book "Write on Buddies".
New website planned for Renfrewshire’s charity and voluntary organisations
Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Services (RCVS) is currently putting together a new online database that will offer free access to information.
Libraries on track for Summer Reading Challenge
Local youngsters can compete for a gold medal without travelling to the Beijing Olympics this summer thanks to Renfrewshire Libraries.
