Plan

What it includes

We have based this on the evidence we have gathered on our current performance. 

It also reflects where our early learning and childcare providers, schools and families wish to see improvement. 

What the plan will do

The plan supports the delivery of the priorities outlined in the:

• Renfrewshire Council Plan
• Renfrewshire Children's Services Partnership Plan 
• Children's Services Improvement Plan.

It also allows us to deliver on the National Improvement Priorities for education. 

Our Education Improvement Plan sets out the areas where we want to improve for children, families and communities and how we will do this. 

We are committed to promote and support the Gaelic Language within our communities.

Gaelic is an integral part of our shared heritage and national identity, and we are proud of its rich cultural tradition.

Tha dleastanas againn gus Gàidhlig a leasachadh agus a neartachadh am measg nan coimhearsnachdan nar sgìre.

Bidh am plana Gàidhlig againn, 'Plana Gàidhlig Comhairle', a' mìneachadh ar n-amasan a thaobh na Gàidhlig thairis air na còig bliadhna ri teachd.

'S e pàirt air leth chudromach a th' ann an Gàidhlig airson ar dualchas agus ar fèin-aithne nàiseanta, agus tha sinn moiteil às na tradaiseanan cultarach a th' aice.

Our Gaelic Language Plan, Plana Gàidhlig Comhairle, identifies our ambitions for Gaelic over the next five years.

The compulsory purchase order

You can read the full AMIDS South compulsory purchase order 2023 below:

Statement of reasons

The Council has outlined its statement of reasons for the compulsory purchase order below:

Location plan and maps

You can see the location plan and maps for the compulsory purchase order below:

Viewing the compulsory purchase order documents

You can make an appointment to see see all of the Compulsory Purchase Order documents, including Appendices A to H in the Statement of Reasons for Making the Order, at the Customer Service Centre:

Customer Service Centre, 

Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN, on 

Mondays to Thursdays between 8:45am and 4:45pm or on Fridays between 8:45am and 3:55pm. 

Email citydeal@renfrewshire.gov.uk to make an appointment. 

More information

More information about Compulsory Purchase Orders and guidance for landowners is available on the Scottish Government website.

The Council plans to use its powers under the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 and the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure) (Scotland) Act 1947 to make a compulsory purchase order.

The order is required to acquire the land and rights in land necessary for the purposes of the construction, improvement and upgrading of road and bridge infrastructure, associated landscaping and drainage works, together with the mitigation of the effects of the construction, improvement and upgrading of such infrastructure.

Purpose of the order

The order is for the purpose of:

• the construction of a new North to South route linking Paisley town centre, including Paisley Gilmour Street Station, via a new road bridge across the White Cart river at Harbour Road, to Glasgow Airport and the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS)
• the construction of a new East-West route linking Renfrew Road, Paisley, to the new North-South route and improving connectivity for the Shortroods and Gallowhill areas
• upgrades to existing roads Abercorn Street and Inchinnan Road that form part of the new North-South route
• improved facilities for public transport, cyclists and pedestrians throughout the works from Paisley Gilmour Street Station to Abbotsinch Road.

The order has been submitted to Scottish Ministers and will only come into operation if approved.

Supporting information, data, and feedback

Renfrewshire Children's Services Partnership (RCSP) has developed a suite of supporting documents to inform and strengthen the new RCSP Plan. 

These resources bring together local data, insight from children and young people, and feedback from partners to help shape our shared priorities for the year ahead.

We believe that every child in Renfrewshire matters and we want their journey to adulthood to be a safe, healthy and nurturing experience.

Every child should be respected and supported to achieve their full potential. Services working with children and their families will work together to achieve this.

What each service improvement plan includes

The plans identify how each department will improve the services they provide to make them more efficient.

Each plan includes:

• the individual services in that department
• transformation and financial sustainability
• resources and risks
• data strategy
• the service improvement context
• other key plans, strategies and reports
• key priorities
• looking ahead: focus for 2026 and 2027
• delivering the council plan.

Our service improvement plans detail the activities of each of the 4 Council departments and how they contribute to the successful delivery of Renfrewshire Council’s Plan and the Renfrewshire Community Plan.

Our current Council Plan

Each council plan covers 5 years  and our current plan runs from 2022 to 2027.  

We keep it under review so that if circumstances change , we can make sure our actions are still targeted at the right priorities.  

We updated the current plan in 2024.

Find out:

• what we mean by our strategic outcomes 
• details about our priorities
• what actions we will take to achieve lasting positive change across our strategic outcomes.

Council Plan Performance Framework

You can also read about how we measure our progress and get an understanding of how we are doing with our Council Plan Performance Framework.

Our Council Plan sets out how we will work with communities, partners and businesses to make lasting, positive change across Renfrewshire.

Creating a fairer Renfrewshire built on innovation, wellbeing and opportunity.

We group our actions under these 5 strategic outcomes:

• place
• economy
• fair
• green
• values.

Sitting alongside these we have cross-cutting theme of improving outcomes for children and families.  The theme of 'improving outcomes for children and families' will be important throughout these strategic outcomes.

Grouped under each outcome area are the high-level priorities we will focus on. 

Who the plan is for

Renfrewshire’s BSL Plan is relevant to anyone who is a BSL user. This includes but is not limited to people whose first or preferred language is BSL and people who receive the language in a tactile form due to sight loss.

We acknowledge that the majority of BSL users are deaf or deafblind and that there are many deaf and deafblind people who do not use BSL.

The plan is also relevant to anyone with a connection to BSL, such as family members of deaf people who are BSL users, parents of deaf children, and more.

Why the plan matters

The BSL Plan is important because it promotes equality and inclusion for the Deaf community, ensuring they have equal access to services and opportunities. Our plan helps to address barriers faced by BSL users in various aspects of life.

How to read or view the plan

In English

You can download the Renfrewshire BSL Plan:

In BSL

You can view the plan in BSL videos:

Contact us

We welcome feedback on our BSL Plan from anyone, including residents, organisations, community and voluntary groups, and members of the public.

We want to ensure that the plan's actions are relevant and responsive to BSL users over the plan's timespan. Whether you’re an individual or part of a group, we’re happy for you to get in touch with us, and we’ll arrange a suitable way to collect your feedback.

Email Astrid Smallenbroek, the equalities development officer, at astrid.smallenbroek@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

If you’re a BSL user, contact Astrid Smallenbroek, the equalities development officer, through Contact Scotland BSL (non-council website) on +44 141 487 3212.

The British Sign Language (Scotland) Act 2015 requires us to publish a BSL plan every 6 years showing how we’ll promote and facilitate the use and understanding of BSL. 

Our BSL Plan helps us better meet the needs of BSL users. The actions in the plan cover a range of council services, such as improving BSL content on the website and encouraging BSL-using parents to take part in parent councils.

The plan was developed in consultation with BSL users and follows the Scottish Government’s BSL National Plan (Scottish Government website). The BSL National Plan’s ambition is to make Scotland the best place in the world for BSL users to live, work, visit, and learn. The BSL National Plan commits the Scottish Government to several actions under 10 priority areas. We framed our plan in Renfrewshire around the same long-term goals as the BSL National Plan where these areas are relevant to the council.

The plan has 5 key priority areas

The priority areas are:

• Clean Energy - we will minimise energy demand, maximise energy efficiency and transform our energy systems to deliver clean, affordable energy for all.
• Sustainable Transport - we will maximise sustainable transport opportunities to deliver an inclusive, affordable transport system that provides choice for all.
• Circular Economy - we will make Renfrewshire a zero-waste society with a circular economy: minimising waste and maximising reuse, recycling and recovery of resources rather than treating them as waste.
• Resilient Place - we will optimise biodiversity and nature locally to enhance our natural environment and maximise green economic opportunities while planning and preparing for impacts of climate change.
• Connected Communities - we will empower our communities by ensuring an inclusive and just transition to net zero with social justice and health and wellbeing at its core for current and future generations.

Renfrewshire’s Plan for Net Zero, RenZero, was published in 2022 and is being delivered by Renfrewshire Council’s Sustainability Team, in collaboration with other services and partners.

Net zero means the amount of greenhouse gases we release into the atmosphere is balanced by the amount we remove (for example, through planting trees or using carbon capture technology).

The Carbon Management Plan includes:

• Purpose and Goals: The CMP sets out our commitment to reducing carbon emissions, aligning with our broader sustainability goals such as working towards net zero emissions by 2030.
• Baseline Emissions: It includes an assessment of the current carbon footprint, detailing the sources of emissions (such as energy use, transportation, waste).
• Reduction Strategies: The plan outlines specific actions and projects aimed at reducing emissions. This includes energy efficiency measures, waste reduction strategies and committing to increase the use of on-site renewable energy.
• CMP Targets and interim milestones: The CMP will include an overall reduction target. This will be calculated from planned, tangible projects with annual milestones to monitor progress within each carbon reduction category.
• Monitoring and Reporting: The CMP includes mechanisms for tracking progress and reporting on emissions reductions, ensuring transparency and accountability.
  Stakeholder Engagement: Engaging with stakeholders, including employees, school staff and pupils to ensure broad support and participation in carbon reduction efforts.

Read the Carbon Management Plan

This is Renfrewshire Council's 4th Carbon Management Plan (CMP). This CMP is a strategic document that outlines Renfrewshire Council's (including OneRen) approach to reducing its carbon emissions.

Contact the Climate team by email at:

Renfrewshire’s Promise annual report

Keeping The Promise in Renfrewshire – Annual Report 2026 provides a clear and accessible account of collective progress from February 2025 to February 2026.

It outlines how partners across Renfrewshire are continuing to embed the foundations of The Promise.

Two versions of the Annual Report:

• Renfrewshire’s Promise 2026 - A comprehensive report detailing progress across all services and partnership areas, explaining how The Promise is being delivered locally and how lived experience shapes decision making, planning and system change.
• Renfrewshire’s Pinky Promise 2026 - A child friendly version presenting the key messages in a simple, visual and accessible format for children, young people, and anyone who prefers a simpler style.

Keep The Promise in Renfrewshire Action Plan 2026 to 2029

The Action Plan 2026 to 2029 sets out detailed actions partners will deliver over the next 3 years. It aligns with: Promise Plan 24–30, Scottish Government Implementation Plan and Local strategic priorities.

The plan uses 2 core descriptors:

• Descriptor 1: Listening, Leading and Working Together -
  Focuses on leadership, governance, culture, language and ensuring Care Experienced voices shape all activity.
• Descriptor 2: Supporting Families and Changing Systems That Work for Everyone - 
  Focuses on workforce development, employability, whole family wellbeing, children’s hearings, community justice, and system redesign.

Each action includes responsibilities, timescales and monitoring measures.

We want to work together to support infants, children, and families when they need help.

The Promise is included in lots of council plans and is across all council services and our partners.

The Promise has a key focus around better life experiences for all our Care Experienced Community.