Renfrewshire develops second plan for trauma-informed services
A second plan is being developed to embed trauma-informed practice across Renfrewshire Council and its partner organisations.
Scotland records lowest number of births since records began
Scotland recorded its lowest annual number of births since records began more than 170 years ago, according to figures released by National Records of Scotland.
Parents urged to extend Child Benefit claims before 31st August
Parents of teenagers across Renfrewshire and the rest of Scotland are being reminded to extend their Child Benefit claim before 31st August if their child is continuing in approved education…
Children First offers support for parents and carers across Renfrewshire as children head back to school
Children First is reminding parents and carers across Renfrewshire that support is available as children prepare to return to school.
Scotland’s population growth slows to 2,200
Scotland’s population increased by 2,200 in the year to mid-2025, according to new figures from National Records of Scotland.
Travel advice issued for Renfrewshire families heading to Europe this summer
Renfrewshire families heading abroad this summer are being reminded to prepare for new European Union border checks as schools close for the holidays.
Birth rate continues to fall in Scotland as infant mortality rises
Scotland recorded fewer births than expected during the first three months of 2026, while the infant mortality rate reached its highest quarterly level in more than a decade, according to…
Nearly one in four children living in poverty in parts of Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire councillors have been warned that child poverty remains a major challenge across the area, with nearly one in four children in some communities living in low-income households.
Renfrewshire facing shortage of foster carers for babies, councillors warned
Renfrewshire Council is struggling to find foster care placements for babies, councillors have been warned.
New parents in Renfrewshire urged to claim Child Benefit as soon as possible
New parents in Renfrewshire are being urged to claim Child Benefit as soon as possible after new figures showed many families are missing out on payments during their baby’s first…