Extra support funding in place for parents with children in care
Parents who have had a child taken into care will receive support from community services through £900,000 of Scottish Government funding this year.
Renfrewshire pupils celebrate results day and leaving school for their future careers
Pupils at St Benedict’s High School in Linwood are among 4,000 pupils across Renfrewshire who have received their results today on their academic and vocational qualifications.
Boost careers with UWS Skills Scholarships
Employers across Scotland are being encouraged to boost workforce development with UWS Skills Scholarships.
Still Game Director teams up with Skills Academy to inspire young people into the arts
One of Scotland’s most beloved film and TV directors has teamed up with local young people from Renfrewshire to share his expertise and inspire the next generation of filmmakers.
Reginal food fund open for applications
Scottish food businesses, producers and groups are encouraged to apply for grants of up to £5,000 to promote and champion produce from their local area.
District heating network in Renfrewshire shortlisted as finalists for COSLA Excellence Awards 2024
Fifteen projects from across Scotland, including one in Renfrewshire, have been chosen as finalists for the 2024 Excellence Awards, which are COSLA’s annual celebration of Scottish Local Government success.
Latest report from Scotland’s Census 2022 show large rise in single person households
The number of people living alone in Scotland increased by more than 100,000 since 2011, according to new census statistics published by National Records of Scotland (NRS).
Father and son caught after Bishopton drugs raid
A father and son are behind bars after police seized £300,000 of cocaine and dirty money as well as a gun.
Renfrewshire waste and refuse workers strike confirmed for mid August
Unite has confirmed that Renfrewshire Council waste and refuse workers in Renfrewshire are set to strike later this month for 8 days.
Natalie Don MSP condemns Labour’s cut to Winter Fuel Payment
A Renfrewshire MSP has hit out at new Labour MP Rachel Reeves announcement to limit the annual winter fuel payment to those receiving pension credit or other benefits.