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March 11, 2026
A purple sign reading "Paisley Grammar School" stands in front of a red brick school building and a parking lot filled with cars under a cloudy sky.
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Next steps revealed for biggest-ever investment in Renfrewshire schools

Councillors will consider possible sites for new Trinity and Johnstone High Schools and a new-build primary school in Johnstone as part of a redesign of education in the town.  Renfrewshire Council is transforming the area’s schools for future generations of […]
February 26, 2026
A construction site with several yellow vehicles and workers on dirt ground, with two tall apartment buildings and trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
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£337million to be invested in Renfrewshire Council housing

A £337million investment in Renfrewshire Council housing was approved by councillors today to ensure tenants have warm, welcoming homes and housing services which meet their needs.   The funding, which covers the next 5 years […]
February 26, 2026
Modern playground structure with climbing bars, rope net, and slide on a rubber surface. A child sits at the top with legs visible, surrounded by green grass and trees in the background.
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Every play park in Renfrewshire will benefit from investment as Councillors set annual budget

Investment over the next three years will ensure every council play park in Renfrewshire will have benefited from improvement, as set out in Renfrewshire Council’s budget for 2026/27 agreed by councillors today (Thursday 26 February 2026).   The £622.794million budget outlines plans to […]
November 5, 2025
A uniformed soldier stands at attention outdoors, holding a rifle across his chest. He wears a brown dress uniform, white gloves, a white belt, and a peaked cap, with buildings visible in the blurred background.
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Remembrance Day services scheduled to take place across Renfrewshire

Hundreds are expected to turn out to pay their respects to the fallen as parades are carried out in towns and villages across Renfrewshire, with services […]
October 24, 2025
A group of people stand and smile outdoors in a city square, with some raising their arms in celebration. Two people hold a large sign shaped like a heart with "Love Local" written on it. Buildings and a clock tower are in the background.
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Paisley is Scotland’s Town of the Year

Paisley has today (Friday) been crowned as Scotland’s Town of the Year. Judges in the Scotland Loves Local Awards awarded the title after being impressed by […]
October 23, 2025
Four schoolchildren in uniforms with bicycles stand outside a school entrance, joined by a person in a large hedgehog costume holding a book. The school sign reads "Main Entrance Auchinlodment Primary".
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Beat the Street Renfrewshire winners announced!

he Beat the Street Renfrewshire winners are announced! The recent Beat the Street challenge has come to an end across Renfrewshire with thousands of participants walking, cycling, […]
October 17, 2025
Four people wearing yellow safety vests clear overgrown plants and bushes in a garden with wooden fencing and houses in the background, under a partly cloudy blue sky.
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Cleaner estates and more local jobs as Renfrewshire Council expands trainee programme

A neighbourhood clean-up service has doubled in size to improve the upkeep of local housing estates.  The Neighbourhood Environmental Trainees Team (NETT) supports the upkeep of […]
October 17, 2025
A woman and two boys stand onstage by a red box covered in Christmas lights, with one boy wearing reindeer antlers. A large crowd and festive lights are visible in the background at night.
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One week to go until Halloween takes over town

Under embargo until 00:01 Friday 17 October 2025 – 1 week to go until event.  Paisley Halloween Festival will return next weekend with a packed programme […]
October 13, 2025
A cute cartoon slice of cheese with a smiling face is wearing a red Santa hat. Below it, handwritten text reads, "Just another cheesy Christmas card.
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Help Provost Cameron light up Renfrewshire this Christmas

Renfrewshire’s Provost, Lorraine Cameron is once again inviting children of primary school age to design a Christmas card for 2025.  Five designs will be selected with […]
September 1, 2025
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Renfrewshire’s iconic buildings set to welcome visitors for Doors Open Days 2025

Spectacular venues from across Renfrewshire will welcome visitors as part of this year’s Doors Open Days. The event which takes place on Saturday 6 and Sunday […]
August 17, 2025
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Home-town hero Callum Hawkins wins record-breaking Paisley 10k

More than 5,500 people have taken part in the Paisley 10k and 3k Fun Run, setting a new record for the event. Former Olympic distance runner […]
August 5, 2025
Five teenage girls, wearing school uniforms, stand and sit together in a classroom in front of red bulletin boards, smiling at the camera.
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Results Day marks next stage of career ambitions for Renfrewshire’s young people

Thousands of Renfrewshire’s young people have received their exam, coursework and vocational results today (Tuesday 5 August) from the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA). Young people from […]