Renfrew

March 17, 2026
A brown outdoor wheelie bin with a Garden Waste permit sticker and instructions on the front, standing on grass in Renfrewshire with a blurred garden and trees in the background.

Garden Waste permit applications reopen in Renfrewshire

Residents who want to receive a garden waste collection in Renfrewshire can now apply for their 2026/27 permit.   Those wishing to purchase a permit are advised to do so well in advance of […]
March 16, 2026
Braehead Arena. A large indoor arena with empty blue seats and a central area set up with tables, chairs, and transparent barriers, where people are working on the Scottish Parliament election; overhead lights illuminate the spacious venue.a

Residents urged to register to vote as Scottish Parliament election announced

Eligible voters in Renfrewshire are being reminded to register to vote after the next Scottish Parliament election was announced today (16 March).  Voting will take place […]
March 14, 2026
Aerial view of a landscape with a river winding through green fields, industrial buildings, parking lots, and a runway, with a city and hills in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

Tax incentives now available for new businesses locating at AMIDS and Glasgow Airport

Businesses locating at Renfrewshire’s Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) and Glasgow Airport can now benefit from a range of tax reliefs designed to bring investment, […]
March 13, 2026
A colorful flyer for Renfrew Community Council’s Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, 5 April 2026 at 1pm, at Robertson Park, Renfrew. The flyer invites families to join a free Easter adventure.

Hop Along to Robertson Park: Renfrew Community Council Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday 5 April

Renfrew Community Council is inviting local children and their families to hop along to a free Easter Egg Hunt in Robertson Park on Sunday 5 April […]
March 13, 2026
People relaxing on striped deck chairs at an outdoor event with food stalls, in front of a large historic stone church. Flowering branches frame the scene, and the sky is overcast.

Major investment set to enhance events, tourism and cultural opportunities across Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire’s communities are set to benefit as over £1million in cultural investment is committed by Councillors. The money will continue to build on the major cultural investment by the Council in recent years, including a commitment […]
March 13, 2026
A modern business park with geometric black and gold buildings, people walking and cycling, green landscaping, trees, and a blue sky with wispy clouds. A red sign labeled "MAPIS" stands in the foreground.

Scottish Enterprise Invests £4.74m in AMIDS Tech Terrace Development

“This significant investment from Scottish Enterprise will support a major new development at AMIDS to accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing” – Scottish Government Business Minister […]
March 12, 2026
A group of young people stand indoors at an event, smiling and holding signs that read "Promise Youthy Fest" and "Promise Human Library." Colorful banners and posters hang behind them.

Strong progress made to Keep the Promise in Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire is making strong progress towards transforming the lives of care-experienced children, young people and adults in the area. The progress made by Renfrewshire Council and […]
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.

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 […]