34 h. 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

3 d. 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

3 d. 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

7 d. 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

8 d. 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

8 d. 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

9 d. ago Outrage as British Airways uses Argentinian name for Falkland Islands capital in 'disgraceful' move

Veterans of the Falklands war have branded the decision 'disgraceful' after BA's screens displayed the name 'Puerto Argentino', despite the islands being in British hands since 1833.

Politics

9 d. ago Trump sends US Marines to Los Angeles and says it would be 'great' to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom

Trump backs call to arrest California Governor Gavin Newsom who brands decision to send Marines into Los Angeles as a ‘deranged fantasy’

Politics

1 week 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

1 week ago Our neighbour's massive 'Jack and the Beanstalk' tree could crush our homes

Residents in Winchester are surrounded by the 45 foot high tree and have branded the decision to issue a preservation order as 'grotesquely irresponsible'.

Politics

2 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

2 w. ago Decision to go ahead with aqua park on popular lake branded 'absolute disgrace'

Locals have slammed the council's decision to open a water attraction in a popular Country Park

Politics

2 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

2 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

3 w. ago Paisley cafe sees 'dramatic' increase in customers after becoming local hit

Paisley Pie Co. has seen footfall increase after benefitting from Renfrewshire Council’s town centre premises fund.

Economics

3 w. ago £650,000 awarded to transform derelict land in Ferguslie Park

Renfrewshire Council has been awarded £650,000 to deliver the Belltrees project in Ferguslie Park which will restore 2.69 hectares of derelict land and create a new multi-functional greenspace.

Economics

3 w. ago Renfrewshire Council will spruce up 21 roundabouts to improve visual appeal

Works are expected to cover vegetation clearance, weed removal and planting and pressure cleaning.

Politics

3 w. ago Renfrewshire Council carries out 'extensive tree works' across cemeteries after Storm Eowyn

Weather event saw strong winds cause severe disruption in January, with clearance and survey works required in cemeteries.

Events

3 w. ago Paisley's Abbey Mission Hall set for transformation after plans approved by Renfrewshire Council

The project in Lawn Street has been granted the relevant approvals by the local authority.

Events

3 w. ago Renfrewshire Council prepares funding bids which could unlock regeneration of Lochwinnoch

Officials will submit applications to Historic Environment Scotland and National Lottery for ambitious 'Cornerstones Project'.

Politics