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January 15, 2020

Renfrewshire residents open their hearts and homes to children in need

More kind-hearted people in Renfrewshire are giving looked-after children and young people a loving home than ever before. Last year, six more households became foster carers […]
January 14, 2020

Mum says extra hours at nursery has boosted her daughter’s confidence

Parents can now apply for nursery placements with 1140 hours of fully-funded early learning and childcare (ELC) from August 2020. Renfrew mum, Sarah Kelly, says she […]
December 31, 2019

Remembering Paisley’s ‘Black Hogmanay’

“I remember I didn’t want to go that day,” said Emily Brown (95) – one of hundreds of children who attended Paisley’s Glen Cinema 90 years […]
December 28, 2019

Renfrewshire Foodbank makes Christmas a little brighter for people in need

The number of people using Renfrewshire Foodbank continues to grow – but kind donations from the people of Renfrewshire ensured people had supplies over Christmas. From […]
December 23, 2019

Council’s new policy demonstrates zero tolerance approach to domestic abuse

Renfrewshire Council has become one of the first local authorities in Scotland to formally introduce a domestic abuse policy for staff. The policy demonstrates the Council’s […]
December 19, 2019

Renfrewshire residents reminded of changes to festive bin collections

Residents in Renfrewshire are being reminded that bin collections will not take place on Christmas Day or New Year’s Day, with these collections rearranged to earlier […]
December 17, 2019

Play and creativity is helping Renfrewshire nurseries develop their team

Nurseries across Renfrewshire are bringing play and autonomy into the heart of teaching young children after practitioners completed a highly-praised course. Around 50 nursery managers and […]
December 16, 2019

Step into Street Stuff as festive holiday camps return

It’s not just Santa that young people across Renfrewshire are waiting for this December, Street Stuff’s festive camps are back too as the award-winning programme returns […]
December 16, 2019

Housing investment brings winter warmth to Renfrewshire residents

Lochfield resident Chaanach Connor is enjoying a warmer winter in her new look home. The Paisley property, purchased by her son 15-years-ago, has been transformed thanks […]