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Publicity campaign sees 85% rise in child safety calls
Campaign run by the Renfrewshire Child Protection Committee (RCPC) helps increase number of people telling police and social workers they're worried about a child’s safety.
Ombudsman's Commentary September 2008
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's commentary for September 2008 contains 12 reports, two of which relate to Renfrewshire Council
£400,000 bathroom plan leaves tenants flushed with joy
Hundreds of council tenants living in Renfrewshire are set to benefit from brand new bathrooms.
£5000 grants for local groups to improve their environment
The Renfrewshire Environmental Trust (RET) is continuing to support local community groups with grants of up to £5,000 available for allocation in November.
College Principal joins students to celebrate
Students from the Choices course at Reid Kerr College were joined by their families, friends and carers recently at their annual presentation ceremony
Provost launches search for Renfrewshire’s unsung heroes
Renfrewshire’s Provost Celia Lawson was joined recently by singer and radio host, Jackie Storrar, to launch the search for the winners of next year’s revamped Provost’s Community Awards.
Linwood High officially opens
Staff, pupils, parents and councillors were joined by Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning for the official opening of Linwood High School.
Minister opens regional sports hall
Stewart Maxwell, Minister for Communities and Sport, has officially opened the new regional sports hall at the Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley.
School Summer Watch cuts vandalism in half
Vandalism to Renfrewshire schools during the summer holidays has been reduced by more than 50 per cent thanks in part to the Summer School Watch scheme.
Take A Drink - DVD Project
A hard-hitting DVD featuring young people from Renfrewshire will be used to educate secondary school pupils on the devastating effects of alcohol misuse.
Students celebrate their achievements
A group of students attending Reid Kerr College as part of Renfrewshire Council’s Extended New Directions scheme were celebrating their achievements recently.
Renfrewshire recognises sports achievers
Over 40 Renfrewshire sportsmen and women have been recognised at a special event in Paisley hosted by Provost Celia Lawson.
Provost's Winter Ball
Renfrewshire's Provost Celia Lawson invites members of the community to join her in celebrating the festive season in style.
80,000 Renfrewshire homes drafted into fight against child abuse
Information leaflet with pop-out ‘who to call card’ bids to cut child abuse and spread the message that it’s everyone’s job to make sure children in Renfrewshire are safe.
59 ancient, interesting and unusual buildings throw open their doors
On Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 September, the public can take part in Renfrewshire's 15th annual Doors Open Day.
Council calls for two ferry option
Renfrewshire Council is backing a two-ferry option to safeguard the transport future of the river crossing at Renfrew.
Renfrewshire Council gets gold for caring attitude to employees
Council recognised as one of Scotland’s most caring employers by Healthy Working Lives.
Working with your councillors
Free event will explore how voting reform has opened the door to a new relationship between councillors and constituents.
Bicentenary history of St Mirin’s Parish published
New history of the parish also marks the diamond jubilee of the Diocese of Paisley.
Historic Seedhill Footbridge at Anchor Mill to officially re-open
Sir Ken Morrison CBE, honorary president of Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, will officially re-open the footbridge on Friday 12 September 2008.
