Renfrewshire secures funding for new data-led child poverty project
Renfrewshire Council has secured Scottish Government funding for a new project aimed at identifying families at risk of poverty earlier and connecting them to support faster.
Renfrewshire advice services facing ‘tsunami’ of demand as debt, rent arrears and housing crises grow
Advice services in Renfrewshire are dealing with a “tsunami” of demand as more people fall into crisis over debt, housing and rising bills, councillors have been told.
Johnstone shop lease extended for 10 years as councillors praise local tenant
A council-owned shop in Johnstone will remain in the hands of its current tenant for another 10 years after councillors approved a lease extension.
Paul Smith’s ‘Pablo Live’ cinema show to screen at Odeon Braehead from April
A stand-up comedy show from viral comedian Paul Smith is set to be shown in cinemas across the UK, including at Braehead, from Friday 17th April.
Council backs response to SEPA consultation on Scotland’s water environment
Renfrewshire councillors have backed the council’s response to a national SEPA consultation on the future of Scotland’s water environment.
New parking restrictions approved near Elderslie school despite concerns over knock-on effects
New parking restrictions have been approved for Greenhill Crescent in Elderslie as councillors backed action to improve safety for children and pedestrians near Wallace Primary School.
Dargavel to Braehead bus service set to end in May after low passenger numbers
A bus service linking Dargavel and Braehead is set to end in May after low passenger numbers meant there was no case to keep it running in its current form.
Liberal Democrats select James Kenyon for Paisley in Holyrood election
The Scottish Liberal Democrats have selected James Kenyon as their candidate for Paisley ahead of the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7th May 2026.
Police warn over cannabis farms in ‘empty’ homes across Renfrewshire
Police are urging residents to stay alert after a series of cannabis cultivation sites were uncovered in properties believed to be unoccupied across Renfrewshire.
Garden Waste permit applications reopen in Renfrewshire
Residents in Renfrewshire who want their garden waste collected can now apply for a 2026/27 permit.