35 h. ago Extra £585,000 dedicated to Renfrewshire Council efforts to tackle poverty and inequality

Elected members agreed sum should be added to £450,000 already allocated to the Fairer Renfrewshire war chest.

Economics

35 h. ago Plans for change of use at Blythswood Retail Park units submitted to Renfrewshire Council

Agent working on behalf of M7 Real Estate Investment Partners submits applications for planning permission.

Politics

59 h. ago 'Good progress' made on plans for public space at site of former Brown Institute in Renfrew

Renfrewshire Council hopes to honour legacy of the B-listed building with facility that reflects its heritage.

Politics

68 h. ago ‘His time as pope was a gift we needed’ – world pays tribute to Francis

Pontiff’s compassion, dedication and humility earned him followers from beyond the Catholic churchLatest updates after death of Pope Francis After making his last public appearance on Easter Sunday in St Peter’s Square, Pope Francis died the next day at the age of 88. As head of the Catholic church, his appeal went far beyond those within his congregation. Many appreciated his views on the environment, his calls for ending poverty and inequality and for his compassionate approach to the papacy.Here, people from around the world recall their memories of the pontiff and pay tribute ahead of the conclave to choose his successor. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Renfrewshire Council under fire over lack of 'public celebration' to mark Renfrew Bridge opening

The first opening road bridge across the River Clyde will open on Friday, May 9.

Events

7 d. ago Opening date for the Renfrew Bridge confirmed as Renfrewshire Council prepares for historic unveiling

The 184-metre twin-leaf bridge has been given an opening date of Friday, May 9.

Politics

7 d. ago Extra £585,000 could be set aside to tackle poverty and inequality in Renfrewshire

The sum would be added to the £450,000 already allocated to the Fairer Renfrewshire war chest for 2025/26.

Economics

7 d. ago Politician claims Renfrew residents 'deserve better' as he takes aim at Renfrewshire Council over roads investment

Councillor Jamie McGuire has not been impressed by the number of the town's roads lined up for resurfacing this year.

Politics

9 d. ago Plans for enlarged restaurant and bar in grounds of plush Bishopton hotel approved by Renfrewshire Council

Bid for planning permission for the alteration and extension of Il Posto at Mar Hall granted by local authority.

Society

9 d. ago Exasperated politician accuses Renfrewshire Council of 'dereliction of duty' over blocked gullies in Bridge of Weir

Councillor James MacLaren at the "end of his tether" after water build-up in Watt Road is said to have led to flooding.

Politics

1 week ago The ‘new world order’ of the past 35 years is being demolished before our eyes. This is how we must proceed | Gordon Brown

We have seen the conflict and tragedy that can follow when an old era collapses. Countries that believe in multilateralism must come together nowThis is the second in a two-part series on the global response to Donald Trump’s tariffs Read part one: Trump is pushing the world towards recession. By learning the lessons of 2008, we can still prevent itAfter a week that started with the worst financial volatility in recent history and ended with the most serious escalation so far of the China-US conflict, it is time to distinguish the tectonic shifts from the tremors. If nothing changes, the 2020s risks being remembered as this century’s devil’s decade – the term historians once used for the 1930s. It will be defined not just by seven million people who have died of Covid-19 and rising global poverty and inequality – but also by a dismembered Ukraine, a burnt-out Gaza and little-reported atrocities in Africa and Asia, each testimony to the violent displacement of a rules-based global or...

Politics

2 w. ago Plans for modular building with office facilities at Paisley's Underwood Road depot approved

Bid for permission – submitted by Portakabin Scotland on behalf of Renfrewshire Council – was granted by planning department.

Politics

2 w. ago East Renfrewshire Council leader on "bitter blow" which is set to see social care charges brought in

Controversial means-tested fees for non-residential care in EastRenfrewshire are on the horizon, writes Local Democracy Service reporter Drew Sandelands.

Politics

2 w. ago Eight trees to be removed at Inchinnan woodland if works approved by Renfrewshire Council

Inchinnan Development Trust has submitted an application for works at the popular Teucheen Wood.

Politics

2 w. ago Residents affected by Paisley flats fire supported by housing team

Renfrewshire Council and Paisley Housing Association say they are working to assist those evacuated from the block.

Events

2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council won't pursue shared service proposal because it's not 'value for money'

Finance chiefs had considered working together over concerns relating to "resilience" of internal audit and counter fraud teams.

Politics

2 w. ago Mum calls for a ‘fairer’ approach to funding for free nursery hours

Vahri Gemmell is asking elected members to back a motion which will reverse Renfrewshire Council changes to nursery guidelines

Politics

2 w. ago Councillors clash over rate at which Renfrewshire Council's AI service Millie is learning

Local authority became first in Scotland to introduce artificial intelligence to its customer contact centre in November.

Politics

3 w. ago Renewed calls for CCTV at Paisley park as two men are arrested

Neil Bibby MSP says he had requested Renfrewshire Council put up the technology near the play equipment in Barshaw Park last summer but was told it was “not a priority area”.

Events

3 w. ago Huge East Renfrewshire project delayed for a second time due to 'complex issues'

The project, which is one of the largest taken on by East Renfrewshire Council, is delayed again after “exceptionally complex” factors on site

Politics