Barnardo’s-backed award for two more Renfrewshire schools
Two more schools in Renfrewshire have been recognised for putting children’s social and emotional learning at the heart of school life.
Two men appear in court accused of serious organised crime
Two men have appeared in court today accused of being involved in serious organised crime.
Johnstone primary school named among Scotland’s best in Sunday Times league table
A primary school in Johnstone has been named among the best in Scotland in a new national league table.
Rising energy costs and global instability threaten recovery for Renfrewshire households
Hopes of easing cost of living pressures for households in Renfrewshire have been thrown into uncertainty due to global events, councillors have been told.
Land at Seedhill Road in Paisley declared surplus to allow Scottish Power sale
A small area of council-owned land at Seedhill Road in Paisley has been declared surplus to requirements to allow it to be sold to Scottish Power for a new electricity
Demand for advice services surges as housing crisis deepens in Renfrewshire
Demand for advice services in Renfrewshire has surged sharply, with councillors hearing evidence of a growing housing and financial crisis affecting residents across the area.
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.