4 d. ago Plans for dog exercise field on land near roundabout in Lochwinnoch approved by Renfrewshire Council

Request for planning permission for project that aims to create "safe environment" for canines off Roadhead roundabout granted.

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9 d. ago Extension of Park Mains High School in Erskine to go ahead after approval from Renfrewshire councillors

Education officers' bid for permission for the proposal at the Barrhill Road facility landed the green light.

Events

1 week ago 'Abhorrent': Scottish council slammed after moving adult English classes from school campus

Renfrewshire council has been called ‘abhorrent’ after moving adult English classes following an anti-refugee backlash

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1 week ago Experts call for new taxes on worst polluters to help poorer nations with climate crisis

Report to be discussed at Cop30 says global agreements should target carbon intensive activities and ‘ultra high net worth individuals’New taxes on the super-rich, fossil fuels, financial transactions and highly polluting and carbon-intensive activities should be explored as key ways of raising the finance needed to help poor countries, governments have been told in an influential report.The proposal is one of the top recommendations of a new blueprint for global climate finance, the Baku to Belém roadmap, drawn up by the governments of Brazil and Azerbaijan, the current and the previous president of the UN climate Cop process. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Fears NHS Ayrshire & Arran is 'on the brink of collapse' amid near £130m debt

The financial position at the Ayrshire health board has been branded 'unprecedented'.

Economics

1 week ago Renfrewshire councillors congratulate education establishments on strong inspection performances

Rashielea Primary School in Erskine and Jennyswell Nursery in Paisley received the plaudits on Thursday.

Politics

1 week ago Major update to your credit score announced with rent payments now included

Experian is changing its credit score system, and says its new model will take into account 'more of the positive financial behaviours people demonstrate in their everyday lives'

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2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council confirms it wants to close schools in Johnstone

A paper — to be considered by councillors at today’s children services and education policy board — makes no reference to a new-build Thorn Primary School as previously promised.

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2 w. ago More than £140,000 in funding will be distributed to community projects after move approved by Renfrewshire councillors

Renfrewshire Council to allocate grants to Life Church, Active Communities and Renfrew Association of Growers and Gardeners.

Economics

2 w. ago Renfrewshire councillors set to recognise performance of Paisley nursery after inspection report

Elected members are expected to note the strengths of Jennyswell Nursery at the education and children's services policy board.

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2 w. ago Renfrewshire councillors set to celebrate Erskine school's positive inspection

Elected members are expected to note the strengths of Rashielea Primary School on Thursday.

Culture

2 w. ago Renfrewshire councillors to be updated on progress of three major school estate projects

Briefing due on new Paisley Grammar School, extension of Erskine's Park Mains High School and new Thistle Primary School.

Politics

3 w. ago Ministry of Defence forecast to exceed budget by £2bn in summer estimate

The department’s financial position has improved since then, it is understood.

Economics

3 w. ago Hundreds of homeless applications recorded in Renfrewshire in last six months

Renfrewshire Council confirms 579 homeless applications have been submitted from April until the end of September.

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3 w. ago Spotlight shone on Renfrewshire Council's financial position as external auditor's report discussed at special summit

Azets presented an analysis of the local authority's 2024/25 accounts at a special meeting on Thursday.

Politics

3 w. ago Former community centre in Paisley will be declared 'surplus' and could be sold if Renfrewshire councillors approve move

The building in Blackstoun Road was marketed for sale in the summer and has been the subject of "several offers".

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3 w. ago Major works to start as part of £145m Paisley transport and school AMIDS South investment

Renfrewshire Council is leading the project which aims to provide benefits for residents and the local economy.

Economics

3 w. ago Interagency group ‘steering’ retribution against Trump’s ‘deep state’ rivals have discussed Anthony Fauci, Hunter Biden and January 6th investigators, report claims

They want to ‘root out’ individuals they claim have misused government power against Trump

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3 w. ago Plans for alterations at former bank in Bridge of Weir approved by Renfrewshire Council

The changes will take place as the building in Main Street is converted into an office space.

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3 w. ago Renfrewshire Council must make 'difficult decisions' on spending priorities, says external auditor

Azets made the assessment as part of an audit of the 2024/25 accounts which will be presented this week.

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