Renfrew

May 28, 2018

A year of building and working for the future

By Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson This month marks one year since the local council elections were held and since I took up my role as […]
May 28, 2018

Council credits Foster Care Fortnight with raising profile of the rewarding role

Renfrewshire’s foster carers have shared their inspirational stories as part of Foster Care Fortnight and helped spread the word on their rewarding role. To mark the […]
May 24, 2018

Education convener meets fosterers in drive for carers to look after older children

Education and Children’s Services convener Jim Paterson met with foster carers at a special event to mark Foster Care Fortnight, which runs until this Sunday. The […]
May 22, 2018

SCHOOLS IN RENFREWSHIRE GET FURTHER FUNDING BOOST

Schools in Renfrewshire will receive over £4.5m in 2018/19 to help close the poverty-related attainment gap, the Scottish Government announced today (Tuesday 22nd May 2018) £50 million […]
May 22, 2018

Pupils can get sporty with new kit from Renfrewshire Leisure

SCHOOL pupils are to receive a boost with thousands of pounds worth of new sports equipment being provided for local schools by Renfrewshire Leisure. The new […]
May 21, 2018

PRINCIPAL AUDREY CUMBERFORD TO LEAVE COLLEGE

West College Scotland’s Principal, Audrey Cumberford, is leaving the organisation to take up a similar role at Edinburgh College. Ms Cumberford has been Principal and Chief […]
May 21, 2018

Thousands turn out for world’s best pipers as Paisley hosts British Pipe Band Championships

Thousands of people descended on Paisley to see more than 130 of the world’s best pipe bands compete in the first of the summer’s calendar of […]
May 18, 2018

Gavin Newlands MP marks Mental Health Awareness Week

During Mental Health Awareness Week, Gavin Newlands, SNP MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire North, met with Renfrew YMCA to discuss the vital work they do in […]
May 17, 2018

Foster Care campaign asks ‘Can you help us reach 100?’

A campaign to boost foster carer numbers in Renfrewshire is asking  ‘Can you help us reach 100?’ Renfrewshire Council is aiming to increase numbers of foster […]