Ralston

February 21, 2025
Close-up of a line of police officers wearing high-visibility vests. A radio is attached to one vest. The sleeve reads "Police Scotland." The background is blurred, focusing on the prominent text and uniform details.

Public urged to be alert to financial scams and theft

Residents are being asked to pay attention to potential scams aimed at taking their money. Scammers can also pressure people to sign over property. Renfrewshire Council, […]
February 20, 2025
A vibrant illustration of a cultural event outside a modern building titled "Renfrewshire Cultural Regeneration." People engage in painting, playing instruments, and dancing. A banner announces £1 million in cultural grants.

£1million cultural funding confirmed

Renfrewshire is continuing its cultural regeneration journey after councillors approved £1million investment in cultural funding grants over the next three years. The decision to approve the […]
February 14, 2025
A group of people in costumes parade at night, holding colorful flags. A large, illuminated dragon-like figure with bright yellow eyes is a central feature. The atmosphere is festive and lively.

Bumper series of events planned for 2025 as success of previous programme revealed

Renfrewshire council’s popular events programme has boosted the local economy by £13.9million and provided almost 10,000 opportunities for local children, young people and local groups to […]
February 13, 2025
A young boy and a man kneel on a gym floor, smiling and holding a trophy with ribbons. The boy is wearing a soccer uniform, and the man is in sports attire. The ribbons read "Thorn Athletic YFC" and "Sport.

Football clubs hail improvements to Ferguslie Sports Centre

Local football clubs have hailed the investment in Ferguslie Sports Centre after significant upgrade to its facilities by Renfrewshire Council. Major structural changes have been undertaken […]
February 11, 2025
A group of six people is seated around a table in a meeting room. Papers, pens, and cups are on the table alongside a muffin. They are engaged in conversation, with one person writing notes. The background features a wooden wall.

Future of foster care discussed by Renfrewshire foster carers

Renfrewshire’s foster carers got together to talk about the future of foster care in Scotland. The event in Johnstone Town Hall was the final one held […]
February 11, 2025
A playground design with various equipment, including slides, swings, and climbing structures. Children are shown playing. The layout features areas for toddlers and older kids, with safety flooring and fencing around the perimeter.

Work to start on upgrades to three Renfrewshire play parks

Designs have been revealed for three play parks in Renfrewshire that will soon be upgraded, as part of a programme to provide fun and welcoming places […]
February 11, 2025
The image features the text "Change the Game" in bold, with a small official crest below, and the phrase "with CashBack Off the Bench!" written underneath.

Change The Game with CashBack Off The Bench

Programme Description:Join the FREE 8-week Change the Game programme, hosted by St Mirren FC CharitableFoundation and delivered in partnership with the SPFL Trust at the SMiSA […]
December 11, 2024
A person in a blue jacket holding a snowball stands on a snowy path surrounded by evergreen trees. They are smiling and wearing a patterned scarf, enjoying the winter scenery.

Sean Batty urges Renfrewshire residents to choose local this Christmas

Weather presenter has been promoting his new festive children’s book at events across the region, including Paisley and Brookfield Sean Batty has been sharing the magic […]
November 15, 2024
A man in a dark coat smiles while standing outside a modern Renfrewshire building with solar panels on the roof, a round tower, and a blue bike shelter. The sky is overcast and there are trees and shrubs nearby.

Retail shopfront investment passes £750,000 in Renfrewshire

“I used to avoid having photos of the shop taken and shared online, but not any more. Now, my shopfront stands out beautifully in the street […]
November 12, 2024
Two people stand in a library beside a recycling bin labeled "Recycle your electricals." Renfrewshire residents place an old kettle inside, surrounded by bookshelves filled with colorful books from the library collection.

Renfrewshire residents urged to recycle their electricals via new library small electrical collection project

The Renfrewshire Recycles Small Electricals project organised by Renfrewshire Council today unveils its plans for making it easier to recycle small electrical items. The project launched […]
November 11, 2024
A black and white graphic shows a hand holding a puzzle piece with the words "Renfrewshire Social Enterprise Network" printed on it, highlighting its connection to local charities.

Calling all local Charities

Interested in learning how to maximise your funding gift aid donations and more? Come along to their drop in session here at Engage on Thursday 14th November […]