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Council boosts driver safety for young people
Renfrewshire Council has teamed up with local driving schools and a Johnstone freight centre to encourage driver safety among young people.
Council leader opens £7 million Riverside Braehead
Renfrewshire Council leader Derek Mackay today opened a new £7 million business park at Braehead, called Riverside Braehead.
Firework traders told to get a licence or face a £5,000 fine
Local traders are being warned that they could face a fine of up to £5,000 or six months in prison if they store or sell fireworks in the run-up to Guy Fawkes Night without a licence from Renfrewshire Council.
Modern Apprenticeship Awards
Employees from throughout Scotland came together recently to celebrate Reid Kerr College’s Hospitality Modern Apprenticeship Awards.
Ombudsman's Commentary - October 2007
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's Commentary for October 2007 has been published and contains 32 reports which have been laid before the Scottish Parliament. One of these reports relates to Renfrewshire Council.
Glasgow Airport team wins football challenge match
Football’s newest derby match has ended in victory for a BAA Glasgow Airport team over a Renfrewshire Council select.
African youngsters inspire Paisley audience
A choir of 20 youngsters from Kenya put on an inspirational performance in front of an audience of several hundred people at Paisley Town Hall.
Have your say on local policing issues
Renfrewshire residents can discuss local policing issues with senior police officers during a series of public consultation meetings to be held during October and November 2007.
Safe savings club launched in wake of Farepak failure
Renfrewshire people looking for low interest loans are being thrown a pre-Christmas lifeline with the official opening of the Renfrewshire Wide Credit Union in Paisley.
West Johnstone estate management agreement launched
A new agreement has been launched to help take forward the regeneration of West Johnstone.
Fordbank primary officially opens
Staff, pupils, parents and councillors have joined in the official opening of a £5.5million primary school in Johnstone.
£38,000 safety boost for Paisley pedestrians
Renfrewshire Council has teamed up with the Renfrewshire Visually Impaired Forum and the Royal British Legion to improve access to Paisley town centre for blind and partially sighted pedestrians.
Challenge match is highlight of youth sports programme
A challenge match between teams representing BAA Glasgow Airport and Renfrewshire Council will be the highlight of a youth sports programme taking place later this month.
Council joins forces with OFT to smash £1 billion holiday con
Trading standards officers from Renfrewshire Council are joining forces with the “Scambusters” team from the Office of Fair Trading, in a bid to smash a £1 billion con believed to claim 400,000 UK victims each year.
Council launches private landlord forum
Local landlords asked to join new discussion forum and build links with council.
On the job training pays off for modern apprentice
Karen McAvoy, Renfrewshire Council’s recently appointed Deal Me In project co-ordinator, has beaten off fierce competition to be named as Scottish Enterprise’s Modern Apprentice of the Year.
Glencoats primary school officially opens
Staff, pupils, parents and councillors have joined in the official opening of Glencoats Primary in Ferguslie, Paisley.
Hunt is on for ‘mystery shoppers’ to test housing services
Renfrewshire council is looking for tenants to act as ‘mystery shoppers’ to help ensure that customer service is maintained or improved, where necessary.
Reid Kerr awarded Erasmus Charter
Reid Kerr College was one of only a handful of Scottish colleges recently awarded the Erasmus University Charter, which is targeted at higher education institutions and their students and staff in all 27 member states of the European Union.
