How can you invest in your local economy? Across the UK, companies in most sectors are beginning to report…
New plans to merge local authority and NHS services for adults have been given the green light by Renfrewshire Council. The move is designed to help adults in Renfrewshire enjoy longer, healthier lives, lived in their own homes. It will also help local services work together to deliver the Scottish Government’s nine national health and
The first phase of work on the regeneration of housing in Johnstone Castle has begun. Demolition of the first vacant block of flats is now underway. The six flats, at Sycamore Avenue, are the first of 48 blocks of tenement flats that will be demolished as part of the programme to regenerate housing in Johnstone
When Harry and Jill decided to move their successful digital agency from a fancy Glasgow office to a converted bridal studio in Lochwinnoch, not everyone was convinced they were thinking straight, but since moving to Renfrewshire in October the company has not only significantly reduced their costs, they’ve nearly doubled their business! Kuka Studios started as
RAMH enables people to recover from mental ill health, and to build independent, fulfilled lives. How? We do this in…
Ice hockey players have the reputation of being tough guys, and Paisley Pirates’ defender Chris Turley certainly lived up to that image last weekend. In the course of his team’s match against Moray Typhoons in the Scottish National League on Sunday, Chris took a challenge from an opponent, and immediately knew what had happened. “I’ve
A Guatemalan farmer is visiting Renfrewshire to pass on his experience of how Fairtrade has transformed the prospects for his rural community. Ismael Diaz Rivas will be visiting schools, businesses and community groups during Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from 23 February to 8 March. Ismael is president of the CIPAC cooperative which operates in the
Young political hopefuls held their very own question time when they got the chance to grill Renfrewshire Council's leader and chief executive. Seven of the ten candidates standing for election met with Councillor Mark Macmillan and Sandra Black at the Council Chambers in Renfrewshire House. Posing questions about child poverty, the minimum wage and education
A unique council service to give Renfrewshire’s children the best start in life through increased support for their families has now generated £500,000 in support for local households that they didn’t know they were entitled to. Advice Works staff based in the First Families teams have been working closely with families to help them access
The annual children’s art exhibition Inspired opens at Paisley Museum this week, showcasing the very best creative talent from Renfrewshire schools. The exhibition is free, and will run from Saturday 21 February to Friday 17 April. The aim of the exhibition is to showcase the work developed in art and design in all education establishments
Renowned for their musicianship and vocal abilities, The Kilkennys have gained a reputation for revitalising traditional Irish music and adding their own touch of passion and youthful energy. The Kilkennys UK Tour 2015 marks the group's return to mainland UK and to many venues where they played previously with their acclaimed tribute to the music
St Mirren in the Community is now taking bookings for the ever popular Easter Football Camps. The Camps will run…