Ferguslie Park named as Scotland’s most deprived area
Figures published today by the Scottish Government show part of Paisley’s Ferguslie Park area sits at the top of the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation table.
Business growth in Renfrewshire on track
The latest figures from the Office of National Statistics show Renfrewshire is experiencing ongoing economic growth with 140 more businesses starting during 2014 than closing. Councillor Mark Macmillan, Leader of…
Gavin Newlands MP meets with Sanctuary Housing
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has met with Sanctuary Scotland to find out more about the housing association’s developments in Renfrewshire. Mr Newlands joined area housing manager…
Celebrated Blues Band Perform at Paisley Arts Centre
One of the top electric/ blues bands to emerge from Scotland over the last six years will be performing at Paisley Arts Centre this month. Main Street Blues are a…
Rare Paisley Pattern collection revealed at launch of PaisleyMake festival
A collection of rare textiles, many not seen by the wider world for many decades, has been revealed at Paisley Museum to mark the launch of the PaisleyMake Festival of…
Gavin Newlands MP visits Thermo Fisher Scientifi
Gavin Newlands, MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, has visited Thermo Fisher Scientific, in Inchinnan, to speak to management and staff to learn more about the work that they do.
Window of opportunity to explore as Doors Open across Renfrewshire
Locals and visitors to Renfrewshire this weekend have the chance to visit the UK’s only museum in a supermarket, witness a unique bridge in action and explore the home of…
Kids choir from Africa performs for shoppers at intu Braehead
The malls were alive to the sound of music when a choir of 29 African children sang at intu Braehead.
Brian Lawson to stand down as a Councillor next year
Renfrewshire SNP chief Brian Lawson is to stand down from politics next May.
Renfrewshire Council leads way as Living Wage employer
Renfrewshire Council is leading the way for fair pay after becoming one of only a handful of Scottish local authorities to be an accredited Living Wage employer.