The work of the emergency services has been praised by Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson as they continue to operate throughout the festive period.
While many places close or offer a reduced service during the festive period, our Police, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance and NHS staff continued to serve Renfrewshire at full capacity.
The festivities can often be one of the busiest times of the year for our emergency responders and the Council Leader has offered his thanks for the work they do to keep the area safe.
Councillor Nicolson said: “The festive period can often bring added pressures to our emergency services, with Christmas nights out sometimes ending in a need for their assistance.
“However, each of the emergency services copes admirably and provide an outstanding service to those in Renfrewshire who need them.
“We often don’t realise how lucky we are to have such dedicated and highly-skilled staff available to help us and I want to thank them for all they do to keep us safe.
“If you’re heading out for Hogmanay, or even just during the festive period, please be careful and ensure you are safe at all times.”
Anyone who needs the assistance of the emergency services should call 999 immediately. If the situation is not an emergency, then please call 101.
Most council offices will be closed over the festive period, although all essential services will continue to operate.
A handy guide on how to access council services during the closure period has been created and can be found on the council website or in your local library, leisure centre or at Renfrewshire House.
For full information on council opening hours and emergency contact numbers, visit www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/festiveclosure.