1 week ago Maxine Peake wins planning battle to convert rural farmhouse into rehearsal space for actors 

TELLY star Maxine Peake has won a planning row to convert a farmhouse into rehearsal space for actors.  The Shameless actress, 51, wanted an area for her acting company to work in, as well as a ceramics workshop.  Plans for the Grade II-listed site aimed “to help support in a small way the country’s leading role...

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1 week ago Renfrewshire Council will keep working to make sure area is 'great place to live' in 2026

The SNP's Iain Nicolson has shared his hopes for 2026 and reflected on some of the challenges encountered in 2025.

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1 week ago Row over bin calendars as Renfrewshire Council accused of causing 'confusion' by councillor

Paper calendars won't be posted unless required in an alternative format or there is a service change impacting collection dates.

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1 week ago Plans to create car park near Glasgow Airport approved by Renfrewshire Council

Bid for planning permission for 179-space facility in Abbotsinch Road granted by local authority.

Transport

1 week ago Plans to convert Paisley unit into personal training studio approved by Renfrewshire Council

Bloom Fitness Studio intends to create a space where women can train in a "safe and private" environment.

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1 week ago Warning to thousands of Scots drivers over major parking rule change – starting in just DAYS

DRIVERS in a council area have been warned over the introduction of a pavement parking ban. Motorists breaching the ban face fines of up to £100 if they breach the new rules. The Scottish Government's national pavement parking ban came into effect on December 11, 2023. legislation passed under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 gave...

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2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council to look into possibility of installing CCTV in parks and public spaces amid mounting safety concern

Cross-party work to take place as local authority prepares to consider costs and practicalities involved.

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2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council to consult with Andrew Avenue residents on prospect of renaming Renfrew street

It follows the removal of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's titles amid growing scrutiny over his links with Jeffrey Epstein.

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2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council to explore creating fan zone as Scotland prepare for next year's World Cup

A request for officers to "assess the feasibility" of fan zones and report their findings to elected members has been agreed.

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2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council congratulates Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club ahead of 100th anniversary

Motion applauding organisation for "outstanding contribution" to the sport was presented at full council.

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2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council commits to making sure transparency is central to use of artificial intelligence

The local authority will produce a six-monthly 'AI Transparency Report' at the relevant policy board.

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2 w. ago Seaside town's historic former cinema to be transformed into gaming lounge

Plans have been submitted to convert the former cinema building in Tenby into a gaming venue

Culture

3 w. ago Erskine's new town plaza to provide community with 'focal point'

The project will bring into use vacant land at Erskine Sports Centre with a wider framework for enhancements within the town centre that Renfrewshire Council.

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3 w. ago Synthetic sports pitch and footpath network plans at Inchinnan facility approved

Inchinnan Development Trust's planning application for project at India Tyres playing fields has been granted.

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3 w. ago Plans to convert Johnstone engravers into dog daycare facility approved by Renfrewshire Council

K9 Haven's planning application for change of use in Laighcartside Street granted by local authority.

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3 w. ago New York City braces for new casinos as gambling surge in US worries experts

Three proposed casinos approved as researchers say they take money from businesses and increase addictionNew York City will probably soon see three new casinos, whose owners could rake in profits because of a recent surge in gambling in the United States that has some campaigners worried.The New York gaming facility location board this week approved three proposed casinos in the US’s largest city – two in Queens and one in the Bronx – after determining the businesses would create new jobs and generate billions in tax revenue, according to the group’s report. Continue reading...

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