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December 24, 2018

Beat the deadline for the next round of Renfrewshire’s Community Empowerment Fund

Communities across Renfrewshire are being urged to submit their applications for the Community Empowerment Fund before the next deadline of 16 January 2019. The £1.5million fund […]
December 24, 2018

Community Connectors project helps more than 1,000 people and counting across Renfrewshire (Case study inc.)

More than 1,000 people across Renfrewshire have been helped by a project which issues ‘cultural and social prescriptions’. The Community Connectors programme also aims to free […]
December 21, 2018

Think recycling this Christmas

Residents are being reminded to recycle this Christmas with extra waste expected to be created over the festive period. With gifts being wrapped up and exchanged, […]
December 20, 2018

Renfrewshire Food Bank launches donations appeal after introduction of Universal Credit

Renfrewshire Food Bank has issued a plea for donations to help people who are struggling following the introduction of Universal Credit. Universal Credit was introduced in […]
December 20, 2018

Praise for frontline workers as festive period approaches

Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson has praised the dedication of the frontline workers who undertake essential services during the festive period. From the gritter drivers keeping […]
December 19, 2018

Don’t risk it behind the wheel over the festive period

Motorists are being urged not to take the risk when getting behind the wheel this Christmas and New Year, with Police Scotland warning drink-drivers are more […]
December 19, 2018

Check ahead for festive closure arrangements

Residents looking to access council services over their festive period are being urged to check in advance for their opening hours and emergency contacts. Many council […]
December 19, 2018

Council Leader delivers his thanks to our first-class posties

Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson met local postmen and women today and thanked them for their efforts over the festive period. Visiting Paisley Post Office, Councillor […]
December 19, 2018

Paisley’s fright night and Spree festival deliver major economic benefits

Paisley’s Halloween and Spree festivals attracted record numbers in 2018 and delivered a £2.4million economic boost to Renfrewshire. That’s according to the findings of independent assessments […]