Former police officer who ran Paisley dog grooming business admits raping sleeping woman
A former police officer who filmed himself raping a sleeping woman is facing jail.
Active Communities considers Paisley Grammar community garden takeover
Active Communities is considering taking over a community garden beside Paisley Grammar.
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.
Moth survey records 46 species at Jenny’s Well in Paisley
A moth-recording evening at Jenny’s Well Local Nature Reserve in Paisley recorded 143 moths from 46 different species.
Council to explore funding for community food-growing projects
Renfrewshire Council will examine whether different funding sources could support community food-growing projects.
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.
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.
Further update promised as Renfrewshire fuel debt almost doubles
Council officers will provide a further update on support for households facing rising energy costs after fuel debt handled by Advice Works almost doubled.
Ross Greer criticises Scottish Government’s new programme
Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer has described the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government as a “massive backward step”.