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Council welcomes continuation of Renfrew Ferry service

Renfrewshire Council Leader Derek Mackay has welcomed the news that a ferry service will continue to operate between Renfrew and Yoker.

Erskine pupils to become UN ambassadors for children’s rights

Pupils at St John Bosco’s Primary School in Erskine are set to become UN ambassadors after their school achieved UNICEF’s 'Rights Respecting Schools' award in record time.

Facebook campaign tackles domestic abuse in Renfrewshire

Social networking website Facebook is being used in a campaign to reach out to victims of domestic abuse in Renfrewshire.

Saving lives at sea

Staff and students from Reid Kerr College raised funds recently for the RNLI serving up piping hot soup and tasty sandwiches to help support the lifeboats.

Trade Union courses at Reid Kerr College

Reid Kerr College in Paisley is offering a wide range of Trade Union courses throughout the year.

Find your success at Reid Kerr

Reid Kerr's 2010/11 Prospectus giving information about courses, qualifications, college facilities, training services is out now.

Ombudsman Commentary February 2010

The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman February Commentary has been published. This confirms that the Ombudsman has laid 3 reports before the Scottish Parliament. Three of these relate to local government.

Double award win for Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire Council has scooped a double win at this year's CoSLA Excellence Awards with Social Work's Family Matters project and the Workforce Plus Public Sector Academy both picking up awards.

Young people in Renfrewshire get life saving driving lessons

Young drivers in Renfrewshire will learn top driving tips from advanced police driving instructors in a bid to cut the toll of 17-25 year olds killed in road crashes.

Renfrewshire Council ‘cleans up’ at the Keep Scotland Beautiful Awards

Renfrewshire Council’s innovative Clean Renfrewshire campaign was this week awarded top honour at the Keep Scotland Beautiful Scottish People and Places Awards, which was held at The Macdonald Marine Hotel, North Berwick on Wednesday 24 February.

£100,000 play park improvements underway

Brand new play equipment is set to be installed in parks in Renfrew and Gallowhill this month.

£20,000 funding boost for Paisley North

Two projects in Paisley North area are set to benefit from almost £20,000 in grants.

£9,700 Lottery funding for Rashielea Primary

Rashielea Primary School has received almost £10,000 to improve their playground.

Licensing Board putting the brakes on under age binge drinking

Shops which sell alcohol to under age drinkers could lose their liquor licences as Renfrewshire Council’s Licensing Board joins forces with Strathclyde Police.

Renfrewshire drivers warned of treacherous conditions

Drivers in Renfrewshire are being warned to take extra care in side streets on Monday morning (1 March 2010).

St Andrew’s Day could become Renfrewshire school holiday

Schoolchildren in Renfrewshire could be given an annual holiday to mark St Andrew’s Day.

Join the Fairtrade tea party

Renfrewshire residents looking to find out more about Fairtrade and how to get involved in local campaigns are invited to a special event this weekend.

Community heroes named at Provost's Awards

Renfrewshire’s local heroes have been recognised at a glittering ceremony for the annual Provost’s Community Awards.

Ralston Primary and Nursery praised by inspectors

Pupils and teachers at Ralston Primary School, and the attached nursery class, are celebrating after receiving a glowing report from education inspectors.