Renfrewshire Council backs call to abolish House of Lords
Renfrewshire Council has backed a motion calling for the House of Lords to be abolished and replaced with a directly elected second chamber.
£75,000 approved for Renfrewshire Winter Connections programme
A £75,000 programme offering warm and welcoming spaces across Renfrewshire has been approved for a fifth year.
Calderglen pitch lease cut to 50 years after 28 objections
Councillors have approved a 50-year lease of a Lochwinnoch football pitch for £1 a year after 28 formal objections were submitted against the proposal.
Play park investment continues across Renfrewshire
Six more play parks in Renfrewshire have been refurbished as part of an ongoing programme to improve outdoor play spaces across the area.
Renfrewshire Council to publish migration facts guide to tackle misinformation
Renfrewshire Council is preparing to publish new information aimed at tackling misinformation surrounding migration and asylum after councillors raised concerns about rumours and misleading claims circulating online and within local…
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.
New parking restrictions approved near Elderslie school despite concerns over knock-on effects
New parking restrictions have been approved for Greenhill Crescent in Elderslie as councillors backed action to improve safety for children and pedestrians near Wallace Primary School.
Advice agencies helped families secure life-changing support in Renfrewshire
Renfrewshire councillors heard a series of case studies showing how local advice services have helped families facing illness, poverty, debt and housing insecurity.
Families to receive an extra £50 clothing grant this winter
Renfrewshire parents and carers who have received a school clothing grant will get an additional £50 winter clothing payment for each eligible child.
Public asked for views on making Renfrewshire a fairer place for all
Renfrewshire Council is asking local people to have their say on plans to tackle discrimination and promote equality.