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Lost VC holder is honoured by provosts from East and West
Renfrewshire's Provost, Celia Lawson, and the City of Edinburgh's Lord Provost, George Grubb, laid wreaths on the grave of Samuel Evans, a Crimean War veteran who won the Victoria Cross for his bravery, at a ceremony in Piershill Cemetery, Edinburgh.
Ombudsman's Commentary November 2006
The SPSO November Commentary has been published. This confirms that the Ombudsman has laid 29 reports before the Scottish Parliament, 14 relate to the local government government sector, 9 to health, 4 to housing (not council), 1 to the Scottish Executive and 1 multi-agency.
Celebrating Success - Good luck for St Andrew's Day
Schools in Renfrewshire will play host to a variety of events for pupils to combine celebrations of their own success with St Andrew’s Day.
Radio Clyde Cash for Kids
Last year Renfrewshire Council raised a fantastic £3000 and we are delighted to announce that the whole of Renfrewshire Council are supporting Radio Clyde Cash for Kids Appeal again this year by taking part in the ‘Big Day Off’.
Renfrewshire joins international campaign against violence against women
Paisley Town Hall is hosting (on Wednesday 29 November) a conference titled ‘Outrage: Renfrewshire Against Gender Based Violence’.
Candidates named for Elderslie by-election
Five candidates are bidding to represent the Elderslie ward of Renfrewshire Council in the by-election which is taking place following the death of sitting councillor Jean Goldie.
Uplift of refuse - Update
Due to operational difficulties, some domestic refuse collection and recycling services have not been provided for in some areas of Renfrewshire on Friday 17 and Monday 20 November. Find updates to the information here.
Renfrewshire Council Roadshow on Your Rights
Renfrewshire Council’s trading standards service hit the road to tell people their rights during National Consumer Week.
Ombudsman's Commentary October 2006
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman October Commentary has been published. This confirms that the Ombudsman has laid 41 reports before the Scottish Parliament.
Report Praises “Excellence” of Renfrewshire’s Education Service
Renfrewshire Council’s education service has been given top marks in a new report by government inspectors.
First ever Children’s Remembrance Day Service in Scotland
On Friday (10 November) Paisley hosted a new addition to the calendar of commemoration with what is believed to be the first-ever Children’s Remembrance Day Service in Scotland.
Reid Kerr college and partners launch new IT centre
Reid Kerr College has received a Business Award presented by Leonard Cheshire and as a result of this achievement and its continued relationship with Leonard Cheshire, the College has been selected to host a Discover IT Centre.
Children's Panel - Civic Reception 2006
Reid Kerr College was recognised for their support to the Children’s Panel recently when Senior Lecturer in Heath Care, Jean Rough and Head of Science Sport Health and Care, Charlie McDade, attended a Civic Reception hosted by the Lord Provost of Glasgow.
New hygiene scheme opens doors for consumers
Consumers in Renfrewshire can now see how well food businesses in their area fared in hygiene inspections under a two-year pilot scheme launched on 6 November.
Renfrewshire Council marks National Adoption Week
Fostering and adoption services highlight the need for adoptive parents to come forward.
Help snuff out illegal bonfires
Local residents are being asked to report any unattended and illegal bonfire sites on public ground to Renfrewshire Council.
CD-ROM gets message across on children’s services in Renfrewshire
Organisations working with children and young people in Renfrewshire have teamed up with local youngsters to launch a new approach to make young people aware of the services and advice available to them.
Glasgow Airport domestic security search upgrade
An essential upgrade of the domestic search area will begin this month, resulting in the temporary closure of the facility from 6 November to 30 November 2006.
