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Renfrewshire Council cuts CO2 emissions by almost 30%

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Renfrewshire Council cuts CO2 emissions by almost 30%. Renfrewshire Council has been hailed as one of the greenest local authorities in the country after cutting its carbon footprint by almost 30 per cent. The council is one of only two in Scotland to meet an ambitious 25% target to reduce its CO2 emissions. A report
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Scottish Welfare Fund allocation for Renfrewshire is not enough

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Scottish Welfare Fund allocation for Renfrewshire is not enough. Renfrewshire Council is calling for a fairer allocation of the Scottish Welfare Fund as data shows the area receives 6% of all Crisis Grant applications despite having just 3% of the national population. By the end of July the council had already paid out a significant
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Licensing chiefs urge public to have their say

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Licensing chiefs urge public to have their say. Licensing chiefs at Renfrewshire Council are looking for new members, including young people and another local resident, to join the area's Licensing Forum. The forum keeps tabs on how the alcohol licensing system is working and gives advice and makes recommendation to the Licensing Board. The Forum
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Residents urged not to miss out in referendum

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Residents urged not to miss out in referendum. Renfrewshire residents are being urged not to miss out in next month’s Scottish Independence Referendum. People not listed in the area’s electoral register will be unable to vote in the referendum on Thursday 18 September. Renfrewshire Council bosses have issued a reminder to all those potentially eligible
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Fire Engine Rally is success in new home

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A crowd of thousands saw vintage vehicles from through the ages when the ever-popular Fire Engine Rally made its first appearance in a new home. The event was taking place in Johnstone for the first time, having been in Paisley in recent years, and fire appliance fans young and old flocked to Houstoun Square. The
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Nineteen Recruits told ‘you’re hired’ at finale

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Nineteen Recruits told ‘you’re hired’ at finale. Nineteen young people heard the magic words of ‘you’re hired’ at a ceremony to mark the conclusion of a popular council youth employment programme. The group are looking forward to their new careers after taking part in The Recruit – loosely based on TV’s Apprentice – which sees
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Renfrewshire gets set for fairtrade challenge

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Employees of Renfrewshire Council are about to embark on a special fairtrade challenge to help the children of Malawi. The 90kg rice challenge – is an initiative set up by Just Trading Scotland (JTS) to encourage local organisations to sell 90kg of Kilombero rice - enough money for a Malawian farmer to send one child
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Renfrewshire Cab Co (Paisley Cab Co Ltd)

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Renfrewshire Cab Co (Paisley Cab Co Ltd) covering the whole of Renfrewshire, with a fleet of 500 vehicles.  We have saloon, estate, executive and 8 seater vehicles. Our state of the art technology means you can track the car directly to your door via smartphone.  Free booking apps on Android and iPhones by searching ‘Renfrewshire
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GLASGOW AIRPORT RECORDS BUSIEST JULY IN SIX YEARS.

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GLASGOW AIRPORT RECORDS BUSIEST JULY IN SIX YEARS. Glasgow Airport recorded its busiest July in six years after more than 840,000 passengers travelled through its doors. Passenger numbers were up 1.1% compared to the same period last year ensuring the airport enjoyed its 18th consecutive month of growth. This news capped what proved to be
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Fire engine rally Johnstone

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Fire engine rally moves to new home. Johnstone residents are being invited to check out vintage vehicles from through the ages this month when the area hosts one of the area’s most popular annual events for the first time. The Fire Engine Rally will take place in the town’s Houston Square on Saturday 16 August