Paisley fundraiser Craig Ferguson named JustGiving Awards finalist
Paisley fundraiser Craig Ferguson has been named as a finalist in the 2026 JustGiving Awards after raising more than £1 million for charity.
Broomward Drive reopens after police incident in Johnstone
A cul-de-sac in Broomward Drive in Johnstone has reopened after being taped off by police following an incident at around 7pm on Sunday 6th September 2026.
Active Communities considers Paisley Grammar community garden takeover
Active Communities is considering taking over a community garden beside Paisley Grammar.
Mobile community food van nearing launch in Gallowhill
A mobile community food van is nearing its launch in Gallowhill.
Renfrewshire advice service secures more than £3 million for residents
Renfrewshire Council’s Advice Works service secured more than £3 million in additional income for residents during the first quarter of 2026/27.
New grants planned to hear from underrepresented Renfrewshire groups
A new grant programme is being developed to help underrepresented groups influence council services in Renfrewshire.
Council to explore funding for community food-growing projects
Renfrewshire Council will examine whether different funding sources could support community food-growing projects.
Renfrewshire BSL users’ group expected to meet this autumn
A new group allowing British Sign Language users to give feedback on Renfrewshire Council services is expected to meet for the first time this autumn.
Council urged to turn vacant land into community food-growing spaces
Renfrewshire Council has been urged to investigate whether vacant and derelict land could be used for community projects growing food for people struggling to afford it.
Renfrewshire Foodbank vouchers support more than 2,100 people
More than 2,100 adults and children were supported through Renfrewshire Foodbank vouchers during the first quarter of 2026/27.