20 h. ago Row over Renfrewshire Council's garden waste permit as Reform UK councillor hits out at scheme

Jamie McGuire, who recently defected to Nigel Farage's party, criticised the charge which was first rolled out in July 2023.

Events

20 h. ago Renfrewshire Council to look into prospect of organised cycling event in Johnstone

Motion asking local authority to undertake feasibility study into hosting criterium in the area unanimously agreed on Thursday.

Politics

20 h. ago Plans for car park on site near Glasgow Airport submitted to Renfrewshire Council

The company has lodged an application for planning permission for the 180-space facility on land in Abbotsinch Road.

Transport

20 h. ago Blythswood Retail Park units change plan given green light by Renfrewshire Council

The local authority confirmed the proposals were in line with the provisions of the development plan.

Politics

3 d. ago Renfrewshire Council issues update on key education projects at Bishopton's Dargavel Village

Local authority informs members of the community of the status of a number of ongoing jobs at the housing development.

Politics

3 d. ago Renfrewshire Council look set to pay tribute to Renfrew FC after promotion success

Two motions have been put forward to congratulate 'Frew following a strong season which saw them finish third in the First Division.

Politics

3 d. ago Renfrewshire Council set to formally congratulate Johnstone Burgh on Scottish Junior Cup win

Two motions have been put forward to pay tribute to the club following the penalty shoot-out victory over Tranent.

Politics

4 d. ago Renfrewshire community sports projects receive £2m funding boost

Renfrewshire Council has confirmed an allocation of £780,000 from its artificial pitches grant fund.

Economics

7 d. ago Renfrewshire Council to look deeper into artificial intelligence opportunities after 'Millie' success

The local authority will embark upon an AI transformation assessment.

Politics

9 d. ago Renfrewshire Council decision to stop using X branded 'baffling' by Reform UK councillor

Jamie McGuire, who defected from Labour to Nigel Farage's party, has urged the local authority to "reverse" the step.

Politics

1 week ago Renfrewshire Council agrees on adding £600,000 to fund that helps people during cost

The Scottish Welfare Fund provides a safety net for people on low incomes through crisis and community care grants.

Economics

1 week ago Work to tackle historic water ingress at Renfrewshire school set to take place during summer

Renfrewshire Council has provided elected members with an update as it tries to address issue at Howwood Primary School.

Culture

1 week ago Dunkeld roundabout and new train station car park proposed in A9 dualling project plans

A Perth and Kinross councillor said the busy road's safety enhancements - estimated to cost up to £486 million - were "long overdue"

Politics

2 w. ago Trade unions alarmed at council plans to redeploy teachers in early years settings to meet ASN demand

Concerns have been voiced that the change could impact the quality of provision in nurseries.

Events

2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council 'monitors' performance of digital adviser Millie and 'makes regular changes' to boost effectiveness

The local authority introduced artificial intelligence-powered technology to customer contact centre at the end of last year.

Politics

2 w. ago East Renfrewshire doctor secures £65k Scottish Enterprise grant for innovative AI

An East Renfrewshire doctor has secured £65,000 in funding from Scottish Enterprise to develop an innovative medical education platform, following tailored support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire Council.

Economics

2 w. ago Johnstone Burgh given green light for stadium renovation after Junior Cup joy

Keanie Park will be undergoing a revamp after Renfrewshire Council planning department gave the club the go-ahead to transform the pitch from grass to astroturf

Politics

3 w. ago Renfrewshire Council urged to help Johnstone Credit Union tackle dog fouling outside office

A petition highlighted a "continued accumulation" of the waste on grass and pavements outside the building in Church Street.

Politics

4 w. ago Project to restore derelict land in Paisley's Ferguslie Park could help tackle antisocial behaviour

Renfrewshire Council awarded £650,000 to deliver regeneration of Belltrees site into multi-functional greenspace.

Politics

4 w. ago Hundreds of fines handed out by Renfrewshire Council as it enforces pavement parking ban

A total of 230 penalty charge notices were issued for contraventions in April while 71 followed between May 1 and 11.

Politics