Howwood

June 16, 2025
A smiling man balances on a railing in a city street, holding a blue and white "Love Local" umbrella. He wears a light sweater, dark vest, and sneakers; buildings and streetlights line the background.

Honour heroes of the high street in Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire

2025 Scotland Loves Local Awards launched – including search to find the nation’s Town of the Year. Could that community be yours? People across Renfrewshire and […]
June 16, 2025
Logo of Renfrewshire Council featuring two stylized, swirling paisley shapes in shades of purple and pink, above the text "Renfrewshire Council" in purple.

Share your views on transport and travel priorities in Renfrewshire

People living and working across Renfrewshire are being asked for their views on the Council’s plans to improve transport and travel in the area. Renfrewshire Council […]
June 16, 2025
A red-brick building houses Brick Lane Music Academy, with large windows, a circular window at the top, and white signs for music school and rehearsal services on the ground floor. A no-entry sign is on the right.

Still time to get in touch and enroll for our SQA courses starting this August at Brick Lane, Paisley!

HNC in Music Performance or HNC in Sound Production Spaces are available on both courses www.bricklanepaisley.co.uk email info@bricklanemusicacademy.co.uk Phone 0141 328 6983 Many thanks in advance
June 13, 2025
A man with dark hair and a beard, wearing a dark coat, stands smiling by a lake with grassy banks, a red boat, and green hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

Works set to be undertaken to restore historic Kilbarchan Steeple buildings

Councillors have agreed a £350,000 contract to carry out repairs to the historic Kilbarchan Steeple Buildings. The work will include repairs to the building’s external and […]
June 12, 2025
Four people wearing “St Vincent’s Hospice” shirts stand with their backs to the camera, beside a person in a lion mascot costume, outdoors on a cloudy day with trees and grass in the background.

Step by Step, Heart to Heart: Be Part of the Forget Me Not Memory Walk

This September, walk with purpose, walk with love, and walk in memory of someone special. The Forget Me Not Memory Walk is back – and St Vincent’s […]
June 12, 2025
Cartoon image of smiling young people holding signs that read “Celebrating Renfrewshire” and “By young people. For young people.” with trees and a cityscape in the background.

Young people to choose their winners as Celebrating Renfrewshire Fund voting opens

Voting has opened for this year’s Celebrating Renfrewshire Fund as young people get the chance to vote for the projects they think will make the most […]
June 3, 2025
A group of people ride bicycles on a paved trail through lush green trees and grass under a bright blue sky, with one person in an orange shirt leading.

Get sporty this summer at Renfrewshire’s holiday camps

OneRen unveils packed programme of activities filling school break with fun, energetic events Football, gymnastics, rock climbing and kayaking are just some of the action-packed activities […]
May 29, 2025
A group of people in high-visibility vests and work clothes stand in a workshop, posing around a small red-and-gray structure, with bright overhead lights and exposed beams above.

Construction Skills Learners Deliver High-Quality Project for Morrison Construction

Last week learners from local secondary schools successfully completed their FoundationApprenticeship in Construction Skills programme at West College Scotland, presenting theirfinal project to industry representatives. The […]
May 2, 2025
A busy community event at the Tannahill Centre brings Renfrewshire families together. A table in the foreground displays information and activities for a new Family Wellbeing Service, with colorful decorations adding to the fun event atmosphere.

Residents encouraged to take part in Big Spring Clean-up across Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire’s Big Spring Clean is back for 2025 and local people are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and help make a difference to their […]