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Ombudsman's Commentary January 2007
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's commentary for January 2007 contains 28 reports laid before the Scottish Parliament. One of these reports relates to Renfrewshire Council.
Scottish Youth Parliament Renfrewshire elections
All interested young people, aged between 14 and 25, have to register by Friday 23 February to stand as a candidate in this year's elections. The elections will take place in March in all secondary schools in the area.
Search for Scotland's young fund managers
Pupils from across Renfrewshire recently took part in a schools Stock Market Challenge at the Mitchell Library in Glasgow.
Renfrewshire Libraries poetry competition prize giving
The winners of the 4th annual Renfrewshire Libraries National Poetry Day Competition were announced at a special prize giving ceremony on Tuesday 16 January at Paisley Central Library.
The Provost’s Community Awards 2006/2007- Nominees
Now in its ninth year, the prestigious awards led by Renfrewshire's Provost Burns aims to recognise special individuals who have made a difference in their local community.
Traffic congestion expected
The second phase of refurbishment works for the White Cart Viaduct near Glasgow Airport will get underway at 6am on Monday 29 January 2007.
Boost for Girls Football in Renfrewshire
A new girls football club is being set up in Renfrew. And anyone interested in playing, coaching or volunteering to help is being invited to come along to a trial session this weekend (Sunday 28 January).
Outline plans for new Renfrew Health and Social Work Centre approved
The new Renfrew Health and Social Work Centre will bring health services provided by the existing Renfrew Health Centre and local social work services together under one roof.
Top marks for St John Bosco Primary!
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education has given top marks to the staff and pupils of St John Bosco Primary in Erskine.
Cut price travel for young people
Local young people across Renfrewshire are being encouraged to take advantage of a new Scotland-Wide Concessionary Travel Scheme which started on 8 January 2007.
Multi-million pound upgrade works announced for M8
The second phase of refurbishment works for the White Cart Viaduct near Glasgow Airport will get underway on the Monday 29 January, involving substantial works at carriageway level.
