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Emily’s picture is road safety winner
Eight year old Emily Irwin has designed the winning picture which will feature on road safety calendars in classrooms across Renfrewshire.
Renfrewshire 'confident' on future of Renfrew Ferry service
Renfrewshire Council chiefs say that they believe the Renfrew Ferry “will be saved” from closure.
Renfrewshire celebrates first Fairtrade birthday
Renfrewshire is celebrating its first birthday as a Fairtrade county.
New figures show Renfrewshire safer this Christmas
The level of violent crime in Renfrewshire fell during the festive season compared to the year before.
Now serving at Reid Kerr College
Reid Kerr College now offer an accredited course for those wishing to work in the licensed trade.
New policy will help Renfrewshire schools tackle cyber bullying
Children in Renfrewshire will have further protection from cyber bullying thanks to new guidelines being brought in on the use of internet in schools.
Renfrewshire Council condemns SPT decision to axe Renfrew Ferry
Renfrewshire’s Council’s representative on Strathclyde Partnership for Transport has condemned as “economically, socially and environmentally unjustified” SPT’s decision to axe the Renfrew Ferry service.
Financial lifeline for those struggling with festive debt
Renfrewshire Council has organised a week long series of events to help people with every aspect of making the most of their money and managing their debts
Independent hearing for Paisley’s Arkleston Road traffic scheme
Proposals for the £50,000 Arkleston Road traffic calming scheme are being referred to an independent local Public Hearing to allow a full debate on the scheme to be held.
Renfrewshire businesses urged to review their plans
Business Gateway, the national business advice service, is urging businesses in Renfrewshire to review their contingency plans following the recent bad weather.
Renfrewshire’s budget prioritises support for young and elderly
In the 2010-2011 budget, Renfrewshire Council has prioritisied services for young and elderly people.
£149million investment in Renfrewshire council housing
Renfrewshire’s 13,000 council tenants are set to benefit from the latest phase of a bumper six year investment in council housing.
Renfrewshire issues warning about council tax refund scam
People in Renfrewshire are being warned about a telephone scam designed to find out their bank details so that criminals can empty their accounts.
Carers' Rights Day
A large number of people attended a successful information event at Reid Kerr College recently to celebrate Carers' Rights Day.
Top prize for Reid Kerr student
Engineeering student Oliver Hay has been awarded the Incorporation of Hammermen Prince Philip Prize.
First in Scotland For Renfrewshire Wardens
Four Renfrewshire Council wardens have become the first people in Scotland to complete the Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQ) Community Wardens Level 2 Award.
Renfrewshire gets reeling for Homecoming Scotland finale celebrations
Whether it’s reading or reeling, there’s fun for all the family in Renfrewshire this St Andrew’s Day.
Sweet success for new Paisley shop
A successful independent shop which is celebrating opening its new, bigger premises in Paisley town centre.
New parliamentary constituencies for Renfrewshire
The Boundary Commission for Scotland has published its latest recommendations for the boundaries of the Scottish parliamentary constituencies. It has also issued proposals for the regions.
