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Teenagers podcast their own fireworks safety message
In a first for Scotland, Renfrewshire teenagers are to podcast other young people to warn them of the dangers of fireworks.
Girls' football boost for Renfrew youngsters
Plans to develop girls' football in Renfrewshire have been given a boost with new seven-a-side sessions starting in Renfrew.
Renfrewshire wardens and headteacher awarded for efforts on antisocial behaviour
Renfrewshire’s neighbourhood warden scheme and a headteacher from Johnstone were honoured at a national awards ceremony in Edinburgh Castle’s great hall last night (Wednesday 25 October).
St Andrew's Academy is officially opened
Education Minister Peter Peacock has officially opened St Andrew's Academy - one of the highlights of Renfrewshire Council's £100million schools PPP programme.
Study shows progress in tackling deprivation
A Scottish Executive study has shown progress in tackling deprivation in Renfrewshire.
Tenants reject housing transfer
Renfrewshire Council tenants have narrowly voted against transferring the ownership of their homes to the not-for-profit social landlord, Renfrewshire Housing Association (RHA) Limited.
River revival brings jobs to the Clyde
A major regeneration programme reshaping the economy and landscape of the River Clyde has the potential to deliver more than 50,000 new jobs
Local traders warned that action will be taken over the illegal sales of fireworks
A Renfrewshire shop is the first trader in Scotland to be convicted of selling fireworks to an underage volunteer, sending out a strong message to other traders that those breaking the law will be caught.
£245 million residential transformation spearheads Phase II of Renfrew Riverside Project
Spearheading one of Renfrew's, and indeed Scotland's most significant waterfront transformations to date, the master plan for the £245 million investment by five of the UK's leading property developers was unveiled for the first time today (11 Oct).
Don’t miss the housing transfer deadline
With the end of the ballot period in sight, Renfrewshire Council is reminding tenants who have not voted yet to make sure they don’t miss the deadline.
Paisley's Giant Stride
Paisley hosted one of ten Giant Stride walks taking place simultaneously across Scotland on the afternoon of Sunday, 1 October 2006, to celebrate The Prince’s Trust’s 30th Birthday.
Council bids farewell to chief executive
Renfrewshire Council has bid farewell to the chief executive who has led the authority since it was set up in 1996.
BAA unveils multi-million plan
A £290 million pound boost for Scotland’s busiest international airport was unveiled today as airport operator BAA published its 25 year blueprint for the future of Glasgow Airport.
Renfrewshire roadshow promotes Mental Health Awareness Week
Social work, health board and mental health organisations in Renfrewshire are teaming up to organise a roadshow to improve awareness of mental health and well-being.
Voting is easy, says Provost
Provost Ronnie Burns found out how simple it really is to vote in the housing transfer ballot when he became one of the first tenants in Renfrewshire to cast their vote.
Have you voted yet?
The tenant ballot to decide on the future management of Renfrewshire Council’s housing stock is now underway.
Renfrewshire Council launch ‘handy’ new kit to promote good hygiene
Renfrewshire Council is the first local authority in Scotland to launch an interactive hand washing kit that uses a special ‘glow box’ to show children and adults the parts of their hands they might miss when washing.
The best of the old and the best of the new
Libraries across Scotland are joining to celebrate the best of Scottish writing by putting together two collections featuring books by some of the biggest and some of the newest Scottish writers.
Alexander Wilson remembered
The work of Alexander Wilson, one of Scotland's most famous emigrants to the United States, is being celebrated in his birthplace of Paisley.
Jobs for the girls
More often than not, engineering is an industry typically dominated by men, but thanks to the new term intake at Reid Kerr college in Paisley, a new female skilled workforce is on course.
