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Council says ‘have your say’ on decentralisation
Renfrewshire Council is launching one of its ‘biggest-ever public consultations’ on plans to give local communities more say on how public services meet local priorities.
Deadly leads on sale in ‘pound shops’
An Erskine family had a narrow escape when a deadly Astra Slimline extension lead burst into flames in their home.
Neighbourhood warden mobile team moves to Bridge of Weir
Residents in Bridge of Weir and Kilbarchan are the next to benefit from Renfrewshire Council’s four-strong, mobile team of neighbourhood wardens.
Competition opens door for Heather
A Bridge of Weir Primary pupil, 10 year-old Heather Boswell, has won a competition which celebrates youngsters’ involvement in finding out about Renfrewshire’s heritage.
Council employees celebrate training success
Local residents can look forward to better services thanks to the efforts of 100 Renfrewshire Council staff who have sharpened their skills by completing training and development courses, often in their own time.
Young carers get £23,000 boost
A project which provides help and support for caring youngsters who look after their parents or brothers and sisters, has been saved by big hearted, black-tie diners and a £9,300 boost from Renfrewshire Council.
£70,000 project to tackle street corner kids
A £70,000 project has been launched in Gallowhill, Arkleston and Seedhill to answer the age-old, teenage cry, ‘There’s nothing to do.”
Students make a wish
Care students from Reid Kerr College welcomed a visit from the Make a Wish Foundation recently when they presented the Paisley based charity with a fundraising cheque for over £400.
Council backs transport action plan for Paisley Town Centre
Renfrewshire councillors have backed a radical plan transport action plan for Paisley town centre. The plan aims to improve road traffic access, public transport and parking, and increase opportunities for walking and cycling in the town centre.
Erskine hosts Scottish Youth Parliament
Over 130 young people have gathered at the Erskine Bridge Hotel for the latest quarterly meeting of the Scottish Youth Parliament.
Woodlands primary school officially opens
Staff, pupils, parents and councillors have joined in the official opening of Woodlands Primary in Linwood. The opening of the £6.5 million school marks the latest phase of Renfrewshire Council’s £100 million PPP investment in new schools.
Provost leads with first ever charity ball
Renfrewshire’s young carers look set to benefit to the tune of more than £10,000 from Renfrewshire Council’s first ever St Andrew’s Charity Ball held at the Normandy Hotel, Renfrew.
Spectacular charity event
Following the success of last year's event, the Creative Arts Department at Reid Kerr College once again participated in an entertainment packed, fundraising event organised by the St. Petersburg Forum.
Council to consult parents on nursery closures in Ferguslie and Linwood
Education bosses have reviewed the number of nursery places needed in Renfrewshire and come up with proposals to close St Fergus’ Primary School nursery class in Ferguslie and Morton Nursery School in Linwood (saving some £150,000 a year).
Find the five in deadly danger from extension leads
The hunt is on to find five Renfrewshire residents who are in deadly danger from sub-standard extension leads.
Face and body exclusive
Staff and students from Reid Kerr College’s beauty salon gathered recently for the launch of the ‘Caci’ face and body equipment.
Renfrewshire welcomes Scottish Government budget
Renfrewshire Council leader Derek Mackay has welcomed the “new opportunities for local councils” presented in the Scottish Government’s budget.
Renfrewshire launches decentralisation scheme
Renfrewshire Council has launched a wide-ranging scheme of decentralisation to give local communities more say in how public services can best meet local priorities.
Renfrewshire makes case for £133 million housing investment
Renfrewshire Council is asking the Scottish Government to support a partnership deal to invest £133 million to modernise its housing stock.
Scottish college rewarded for outstanding practice
One of Scotland’s most successful colleges has achieved one of the highest accolades in business excellence from Quality Scotland, at the Scottish Awards for Business Excellence 2007.
