A new activity and community space has officially opened in Ferguslie Park, Paisley, transforming a long-term vacant area into a welcoming hub for local people. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/ne...

Nominations are being sought for five Community Councils across Renfrewshire. Local people in Bridge of Weir, Elderslie, Langbank, Lochwinnoch and Renfrew have until Sunday 5 October to submit nominations for election. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/no...

We’ve launched a childcare and nursery consultation to ask what parents and carers needs are in the near future. The consultation is open until Monday 29 September and takes place every two years. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/pa...

Renfrewshire’s advanced manufacturing innovation district (AMIDS) and Glasgow Airport could benefit from around £25million investment from the Glasgow City Region Investment Zone should proposals for new tax and non-domestic rates retention sites be approved. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

Hundreds of people looking for work, new skills and qualifications have already benefitted from Renfrewshire Employability Month. The packed programme includes jobs fairs, volunteering events and career info sessions. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/hu...

Talented pupil Kaitlyn McCurday from @johnstonehigh.bsky.social played the pipes for HRH Princess Royal and Patron of charity Columba 1400 recently. Kaitlyn graduated from the charity’s leadership course and said about the event: “It was an honour.” www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/jo...

We have been named Council of the Year at the @apsenews.bsky.social Service Delivery Awards. Council Leader, Iain Nicolson said: “Winning Council of the Year is a tremendous honour and a reflection of the incredible work happening across Renfrewshire.” www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

Nursery and primary kids at St John Bosco in Erskine celebrated the life of their classmate, Eva Stone, who sadly passed away last year. They held a special Eva’s Day and a new Eva’s Award was given to pupil Piotr for the first time. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/er...

The Renfrew Bridge has officially recorded its one millionth crossing. The bridge was part of the £117million Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside (CWRR) project and has become a vital travel link across the region. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

Paisley Halloween Festival returns next month with the popular parade and a packed programme of frightful fun for all the family. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/sp...

Two of our Children’s Houses have received positive feedback following inspections by the Care Inspectorate. Beech Avenue achieve a good grade for it’s warm nurturing relationships and Barochan Road was praised for its supportive living environment. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

Paisley football club Glenvale FC has pledged to #KeepThePromise to local care-experienced children and young people. Three members are accredited as Promise Keepers, joining more than 300 local people in the network. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/pa...

Dozens of local people discovered the positives about volunteer at a special recruitment event held in Paisley. Adult and Family Learning team organised the event with local organisations at the Southend Action Centre. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/ad...

Paisley's young people have brought colour to their town through new murals. Williamsburgh and St John Ogilvie primary school pupils and care-experienced young people worked with street artists Tragic O’Hara and Peter Stewart Arts. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/yo...

Trading Standards team's issued a warning about fake Labubus being sold locally and online. Real #labubus will have UKCA or CE safety marks and signs of authenticity like holographic stickers and QR codes. Residents should avoid unknown sellers or marketplace listings. youtube.com/shorts/eNuVe...

Renfrewshire Employability Month will take place in September. Residents can access information on jobs, training and qualification opportunities during the event. There will also be CV building support, skills showcases, and volunteering opportunities. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/jo...

Renfrewshire projects, including the new Renfrew Bridge, have contributed to major progress for the Glasgow City Region City Deal and Regional Economic Strategy. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

Work has started on the construction of 65 new council houses in Gallowhill. The development will have a mix of properties and sizes and be built to meet the highest standards in energy efficiency, coming complete with air source heat pumps and solar panels. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/wo...

Hundreds of kids had a summer of fun at our free holiday activity camps. Around 500 places were taken each week where children enjoyed fun activities and sports at six locations across Renfrewshire. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/fu...

We’re consulting on a new draft Strategic Housing Investment Plan. The plan includes proposals for new-build affordable housing built by us and housing partners across Renfrewshire. The consultation closes on 19 September 2025. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/consultation...

The next steps in transforming and modernising our schools through our biggest-ever long-term major investment have been revealed. Future options are being developed for all Johnstone schools and Trinity High, Renfrew. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/ne...

A £59million transport project will connect Paisley town centre with AMIDS and Glasgow Airport. It includes a new road bridge, a network of roads, cycling and walking links, and a road connecting into the new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/ps...

80 children were excited to start school today at @stjamespsr.bsky.social More than 1,800 started primary across Renfrewshire. Education convener Cllr Emma Rodden said: “Starting school is an exciting milestone. I hope everyone had an amazing first day." www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/fi...

Applications are open for the Rural Community-Led Local Development Fund. Projects that create opportunities for young people, tackle climate change, sustain local rural business, and support other GRI LAG priorities can apply. www1.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1468...

Gleniffer High School pupils are among thousands across the area celebrating Results Day. Keeley, Christopher, Wania, Olivia, Victoria and Lucy are excited to move onto college and university. Education Convener Cllr Emma Rodden congratulates all pupils. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

The Met Office have issued an amber weather warning for wind on Monday 4 August. Please be safe and check before you travel. If you need to report an emergency during this time you can call 0300 300 0300. Our online services will also be available. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/RenReady

We are replacing the gas supply in two of our council housing high-rise blocks in Gallowhill with an innovative networked ground source heat pump solution. The installation is the largest of its kind in Scotland. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

Our Youth Services team are up for a Scottish Women’s Award for tackling gender-based violence. The team are shortlisted in the Community Group of the Year award and the public can vote for them to win until 16 August. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

Douglas Street Early Learning and Childcare Centre held a graduation for children starting school in August. Children made celebratory cookies, danced and sang songs, and were presented with certificates in front of proud parents and carers. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/pa...

Congratulations to West Johnstone Early Learning and Childcare Centre on winning a Scotland’s Finest Woods award. Scottish Forest Commission gave the award to the nursery for their forest kindergarten and outdoor learning experiences. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/jo...

27 Renfrewshire pupils have gained real-world skills through paid internships. The four-week summer placements with us and local businesses are part of @careerready.bsky.social's programme to build confidence, skills and experience in young people. www1.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1468...

The first phase of our new Renfrewshire Council website is live. The new site offers an easy and convenient way for people to access council services. It is part of our new Digital Strategy, which will transform how we deliver and operate our services. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/ne...

The new free summer activities programme is now available. Children, young people and families can enjoy a Summer of Fun thanks to community and voluntary organisations across Renfrewshire putting on free activities, supported by funding from us. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1467...

Free information sessions on becoming a childminder have been announced by Scottish Childminding Association. Taking place online on 22, 23 and 26 July, anyone can attend and find out about the support package and minimum £750 business start-up grant. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1467...

Bridge of Weir Primary celebrate reaching finals of the Scottish Glee Challenge. Pupils in the Take a BOW choir visited Edinburgh to perform in the national finals and received a personal message from Emeli Sandé. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1467...

Renfrewshire has received almost 8,000 books in a generous donation by @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social. Most of the books were given out to our schools, nurseries and libraries by us and @weareoneren.bsky.social. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1467...

Our Women and Children First team are celebrating 25 years of service. The specialist team support women and children affected by gender-based violence—such as domestic violence—and provide safety, advocacy and care. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1467...

Twins at Howwood Primary have won a top prize in a West of Scotland engineering contest. Lucy and Abbie Davis beat 6,700 pupils to win Young Engineer at the Glasgow Science Festival. Their winning designs were showcased at Glasgow’s Riverside Museum. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1467...

Thousands of people across Renfrewshire benefitted from Winter Connections running for a third year. More than 2,500 enjoyed a wide range of free, fun activities put on by 42 community groups and local organisations and @weareoneren.bsky.social libraries. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1467...

Nearly 2,000 primary 6 pupils have received vital safety lessons this year. Safe Kids is an annual event with hands-on safety workshops held at the SMiSA Stadium. It’s organised by us and supported by partners in police, fire, health, and addiction services. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1466...

Pupils from Houston Primary School celebrated their miniature garden design reaching the national final of @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social's competition. Their design—The Scots Garden—featured Irn Bru cans, rocks and flowers to highlight Scottish heritage. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1466...

Paisley Town Hall bells played Dolly Parton songs to mark the Imagination Library becoming permanent in Renfrewshire. The bells played a special rendition of I Will Always Love You and Jolene to a crowd gathered outside. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1466... @weareoneren.bsky.social

Transformation of Paisley Museum continue to progress, with construction expected to be completed later this year. Once complete, the redevelopment will create a world-class visitor destination in the heart of Renfrewshire’s largest town. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1465...

Park Mains High student and trumpet player Ash Paton reached the national finals of Scottish Young Musicians. Ash is one of 33 to make it to the final. She said: "It was genuinely awe inspiring to compete against such a high standard." www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1466... @renims.bsky.social

Parents and carers are being encouraged to apply for school clothing grants and free school meals for the next academic year. Households could save up to £766.90 per primary school child and £863.40 per secondary school child if they claim both. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1464...

Congratulations to Gleniffer High School for achieving a positive inspection result from Education Scotland. Education Convener, Cllr Emma Rodden, said: “This positive result is a testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone at the school." www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1464...

Business leaders, public sector partners, community organisations, and policymakers came together to help shape the future direction of the Renfrewshire economy at the Renfrewshire Economy Conference. The annual conference took place at Paisley Town Hall. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1465...

Johnstone High School’s young enterprise team Food for Thought have come third in national Young Enterprise Scotland competition. Pupils won in three categories: Social Impact, Best Business Report, and People’s Choice. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1465... @johnstonehigh.bsky.social

Two brand-new artificial pitches will be created in Renfrewshire following a £2million investment by the Council and SFA. Thorn Athletic Community Trust and Inchinnan Development Trust have received funding. Renfrew FC's surface will also be upgraded. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1465...

P2 pupils from Auchenlodment Primary School in Johnstone have given their refurbished play park at Elm Drive a big thumbs up after it underwent a major upgrade earlier this year. www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1464...