More than £13m secured for Renfrewshire residents through advice services
Advice services across Renfrewshire helped residents secure more than £13 million in additional income and financial gains over the past year, councillors have been told.
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 firm launches next-generation laboratory gas generator
A Renfrewshire-based technology company has unveiled what it describes as its most advanced laboratory gas generator to date.
Volunteering begins at Paisley and District u3a as membership reaches milestone
A retired senior police officer from Paisley has become the 200th member of Paisley and District u3a as the organisation celebrates Volunteers Week Scotland.
Up to half of kidney disease cases may be going undiagnosed, experts warn
Millions of people could be living with chronic kidney disease without knowing it, according to a major new series of research papers published in The Lancet.
Renfrewshire businesses secure £15.1m share of Growth Guarantee Scheme funding
Smaller businesses across Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde have secured £15.1 million in funding through the UK Government-backed Growth Guarantee Scheme, helping dozens of firms invest, expand and create jobs.
Renfrewshire ranked among Scotland’s best for school leaver destinations
Renfrewshire has been ranked among the best-performing local authorities in Scotland for helping young people move into work, training and further education after leaving school.
Michelle Campbell uses maiden speech to champion independence and Renfrewshire communities
New SNP MSP Michelle Campbell has used her first speech in the Scottish Parliament to pledge to stand up for communities across Renfrewshire North and Cardonald while making a passionate…
“Alarm bells will be ringing” over village hall transfer concerns
A row erupted at Renfrewshire Council after councillors were presented with a list of community buildings that had attracted interest under community asset transfer rules which included village halls, pavilions…
Paisley volunteer named Scotland’s Bookbug Hero 2026
A Paisley volunteer who has spent more than a decade helping children and families discover a love of reading has been named Scotland’s Bookbug Hero 2026.