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”.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to be replaced in major health board shake-up
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is set to be replaced under plans for the biggest structural reform of Scotland’s health service since devolution.
Renfrewshire Children’s Services faces projected £1.5m overspend
Renfrewshire Council’s Children’s Services department is forecast to overspend its annual revenue budget by almost £1.5 million.
Council considers moving Paisley CCTV control centre from Mill Street
Renfrewshire Council is considering moving its CCTV control centre from the former court building on Mill Street in Paisley.
Plans explored for 48-place nursery at new Thistle Primary School
A nursery accommodating up to 48 children could be created within the new Thistle Primary School in Dargavel.
Serious violent crime rises by 15 per cent in Renfrewshire as weapons offences fall by nearly 30 per cent
Serious violent crime in Renfrewshire increased by more than 15 per cent during the first three months of the 2026/27 financial year.
Fire service responds to 123 deliberate fires across Renfrewshire
Johnstone South and Elderslie recorded the highest number of deliberate fires in Renfrewshire during the first three months of the 2026/27 financial year.
Council review to examine lead pipe risks in Renfrewshire homes
Renfrewshire Council is to look at whether more needs to be done to identify lead piping in privately rented homes as part of an ongoing review.
Secure document boxes introduced for Renfrewshire adult services staff following audit
Renfrewshire Council has introduced secure document boxes in adult services vehicles following an internal audit which examined how confidential paperwork was being protected while staff worked in the community.
Record number of 18-year-olds secure university places in Scotland
Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley MSP Tom Arthur has welcomed figures showing a record number of 18-year-olds in Scotland secured a university place on exam results day.