December 2014 - Page 4 of 4 - Paisley Scotland

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New food allergy regulations for businesses

02/12/2014 2 Mins Read

Renfrewshire businesses are being advised of new EU food allergy regulation deadline. From 13 December all businesses that sell food will have to display allergy information on food they make or serve. The Food Information Regulations will make it mandatory for businesses to specify which foods contain allergens and they will no longer be able

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Council crackdown targets vehicle emissions

02/12/2014 2 Mins Read

A crackdown on vehicle emissions in Paisley town centre last weekend saw over 300 vehicles stopped and checked by wardens from Renfrewshire Council. In total, 332 drivers were stopped off Wallneuk Road and their cars examined, with five vehicles failing an emissions test. The owners of the five cars in question were issued with a

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Fuel support for vulnerable saves 130 families over £33,000 a year

02/12/2014 4 Mins Read

130 Renfrewshire families will each save £273 a year on their energy bills every year, thanks to a new council service to tackle fuel poverty. On top of the annual savings worth £33,000 across all the families combined, the service has also generated one-off savings of around £4,683 - including a £3,500 grant for new

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Johnstone enjoys festive fun for light switch-on party

01/12/2014 2 Mins Read

Johnstone kicked off its countdown to Christmas in style at the weekend with a day-long party to mark the town’s light switch-on. A big crowd of from the town and beyond turned out to see Houstoun Square illuminated as the festive display went on. There was a full afternoon of entertainment with live music on

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Town could get new theatre and cinema for City of Culture bid

01/12/2014 3 Mins Read

Paisley could be in line for a new theatre and cinema as part of ambitious plans connected to the proposed bid for UK City of Culture 2021. A new group – called Paisley 2021 Community Trust – has been formed with the aim of working with Renfrewshire Council on plans for the new venue. A