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.
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.
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.
UWS-led EuroGig marks 30 years of helping launch music careers
A University of the West of Scotland-led international music exchange programme is celebrating its 30th anniversary this month.
Renfrewshire pupils take part in sustainability showcase at Hampden Park
Pupils from Renfrewshire took to the stage at Hampden Park as part of a national skills showcase focused on sustainability and future careers.
Free prostate cancer screening event coming to Linwood and Paisley
Men over 40 are being offered free prostate cancer screening as part of a new early detection campaign.
Paisley half marathon route confirmed as runners head out to Elderslie before town centre finish
Road closures will be in place across Paisley and surrounding areas on Sunday 22nd March 2026 for the Paisley Half Marathon.
Fostering event in Paisley invites people to find out more about supporting young people
People across Paisley and Renfrewshire are being invited to learn more about fostering at a free drop-in event later this month.