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Renfrewshire Council budget 2026: Breakdown

Renfrewshire Council has agreed its budget for 2026/27, setting out how £622.794 million will be spent over the year ahead. The spending plan includes a 7.5% rise in…

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Renfrewshire Council budget 2026: Council agrees £622.8m budget with 7.5% council tax rise

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Johnstone Burgh complete Scottish FA entry licence requirements after floodlight switch-on

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Johnstone Burgh complete Scottish FA entry licence requirements after floodlight switch-on

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Johnstone Burgh reach quarter finals with 1-0 win over Dundee Violet

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Easter events for families and dogs at Dobbies Braehead

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