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Shock Renfrewshire under-age cigarette sale figures
Trading standards officers have found 80% of shops visited were willing to sell cigarettes to a 15 year-old girl.
New ‘rail link’ pitch showcased in cup tie
One of the new football pitches built in Renfrewshire through the Glasgow Airport Rail link has been showcased in a top West of Scotland cup tie.
Renfrew residents countdown to Christmas
The countdown to Christmas kicks off in style for Renfrew this Friday, especially for one lucky local schoolgirl.
Renfrewshire’s men urged to speak out about domestic abuse against women
Male councillors, council employees and police officers in Renfrewshire have teamed up to highlight a campaign encouraging men to speak out to help reduce the level of violence against women
Spooky fundraising day
Reid Kerr college nursery hold their Halloween party to raise money for charity.
Children’s Armistice Service
120 Renfrewshire children take part in a schools' Armistice Service to commemorate those who have died in war.
Conference to help kids who call council mum and dad
Renfrewshire Council is hosting a conference to raise awareness about being a good corporate parent. The aim is to help 'Looked After children' to do better at school, get into training and further education, find a job and live happier, healthier lives.
Renfrewshire Council urges more local people to consider adoption
As part of National Adoption Week (10–14 November), Renfrewshire Council is urging local residents to consider changing a child's life by adopting.
School pupils bring Anne Frank's story to Renfrewshire
Senior school pupils from Paisley Grammar School guided Renfrewshire's Provost Celia Lawson through a poignant exhibition charting the tragic story of Anne Frank and the Second World War
Youth bus and mobile football park rolls into Johnstone
Youth services staff bring a mobile football park and youth bus, kitted out with top quality games consoles, to Johnstone every Saturday night for the next few weeks.
Shanghai Institute of Tourism
A delegation from the Shanghai Institute of Tourism (SIT) visited Reid Kerr college recently as part of a partnership agreement between the two institutions.
Renfrewshire’s pensioners urged to find out about central heating boost
A scheme to provide more central heating to local pensioners at risk of fuel poverty this winter has been backed by Renfrewshire Council.
Traffic calming measures for Sandy Road, Renfrew
Work on a £140,000 project to tackle speeding in Renfrew has begun this week.
Renfrewshire boosts debt advice to combat credit crunch
Renfrewshire Council will introduce over £200,000 in additional money advice services to help people face problems caused by the credit crunch.
Students mean business
Two students from Berlin recently visited Reid Kerr College for a three-week placement to experience college and life in Scotland.
Council says be safe at Seedhill on Fireworks Night
Residents urged to follow firework safety advice and enjoy a spectacular organised display.
School play promotes 'Don’t fool with fireworks' message
Houston Primary School launches new firework safety education pack for kids.
Award for Renfrewshire libraries service
Renfrewshire libraries service was delighted to receive the award for ‘Best Designed Mobile Library’ at a recent Scottish libraries event.
Rogue landlords hit with rent ban
Five landlords have been hit with rent penalty notices for failing to register with Renfrewshire Council.
Italian visit honours Paisley writer
Renfrewshire’s Provost Celia Lawson welcomed a group of Italian visitors to Paisley in honour of local writer William Sharp.
Paisley to host COSLA Convention
Paisley Abbey will be the setting (on Friday October 24) for the latest meeting of representatives of all Scotland’s 32 councils.
Renfrewshire gets top marks for protecting children
Children in Renfrewshire are among the best protected in Scotland according to a report on the area’s child protection services published today.
Barsail Primary School captures curiosity of inspectors
An Erskine primary school has been praised for its innovative approach to increasing pupils’ love of reading.
Firework traders told to get a licence or face a £5,000 fine
Trading standards issues reminder to local traders in the run-up to Guy Fawkes Night.
Report published on managing sex offenders in the community
North Strathclyde Community Justice Authority (NSCJA) receives report on arrangements to protect local communities from known sex offenders.
Teen sports coach goes on trip of a lifetime
Renfrewshire teenager tells how programme aimed at getting youngsters involved in sport led to a trip to the United States.
