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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 21, 2018

Mhairi Black MP helps open doors for guide dog owners this Christmas

Mhairi Black MP attended an event in the UK Parliament run by the charity Guide Dogs to raise awareness of discrimination against guide dog owners. The […]
December 21, 2018

Mall staff jump to it for Christmas Toy Bank Appeal

STAFF at intu Braehead certainly jumped to it when they were asked to help out with donations for the Renfrewshire Christmas Toy Bank Appeal. They donned colourful […]
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

Strictly Come Prancing is coming!

On Friday 15th March, fourteen couples will go head to head for charity, as St. Vincent’s Hospice presents their annual Strictly Come Prancing event at the […]
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 […]