40k cash boost for Paisley shawl collection
Paisley’s landmark collection of the shawls which made the town’s name famous around the world is set to be brought into the digital age.
Contact the Elderly in Scotland enjoys busiest year so far
A charity which relieves social isolation for older people has enjoyed its busiest year to date. Contact the Elderly has 85 groups throughout Scotland, 2 in Paisley, which support 764…
Suicide victims remembered in annual memorial service
Family and friends of those who have lost their lives to suicide in Renfrewshire have been invited to a special service of remembrance. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday…
Commission hears: Childcare costs are higher in Scotland than rest of UK
Renfrewshire’s Tackling Poverty Commission has heard how Scotland has the highest childcare costs in the UK – with families forking out thousands each year to cover a part time nursery…
Solar boost for Renfrewshire as energy project heats up
A project that will save more than £24,000 and cut up to 48 tonnes of CO2 emissions every year is being rolled out in Renfrewshire as part of a council…
Renfrewshire Chamber announces new President
Renfrewshire Chamber is delighted to announce that Audrey Cumberford, Principal and Chief Executive of West College Scotland has been appointed as President of the Chamber. The Immediate Past President Tom…
New Scottish Local Government Partnership
Renfrewshire Council has given an update on how it plans to work with other local authorities which have resigned from the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
Linwood residents get active with Glasgow Airport support
A new initiative to encourage Linwood residents to get active is due to get off the ground thanks in part to new funding from Glasgow Airport’s FlightPath Fund.
Mossvale Nursery in Paisley closed due to fire damage
Detectives in Paisley are investigating a fire at Mossvale Nursery School on Fullerton Street in Paisley.
Community safety boost as warden patrol hours extended
Renfrewshire residents received some welcome community safety news this week as Renfrewshire Council improved the operating hours of some services.