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DigiKnowVember is back!

The event offers more than 150 free sessions designed to empower residents and promote digital inclusion.

This year's programme includes sessions on online safety, AI tools, using digital devices and employability support.

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Renfrewshire has hosted the latest Scottish Youth Parliament sitting at Paisley Town Hall.

Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) debated national issues like free school meals and AI risks at the event.

Renfrewshire was represented by five MSYPs.

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Paisley has been named Scotland’s Town of the Year, at the Scotland Loves Local Awards organised by Scotland’s Towns Partnership.

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Councillors are to be updated next week on work to identify options for the next stage of Renfrewshire Council’s ambitious multi-million-pound school investment programme.

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Preparations are underway in Renfrewshire to ensure the area is ready for winter, with communities being encouraged to plan ahead for severe weather and help to keep their neighbourhoods moving over the winter period.

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We're giving all parents and carers in receipt of a school clothing grant an additional £50.

The money is to support buying winter clothing and will be made by the end of October. 

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School registration for children whose fifth birthday is between 1 March 2026 and 28 February 2027 will take place in early November.

Parents and carers will be able to register online from Monday 3 to Friday 7 November 2025.

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AMIDS South will create a new road bridge over the White Cart and a road and junction on Renfrew Road which will also serve the new Paisley Grammar.

Works on Renfrew Road begin on 3 November and include an outside lane closure on both sides of the road.

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We’ve expanded our neighbourhood clean-up service that helps keep council housing properties tidy by tackling fly tipping, overgrown gardens and bulky uplifts faster.

The investment has created jobs and helped more local people into long-term employment.

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We’re asking the public for their views on improving walking, wheeling and cycling between Paisley and Barrhead.

The consultation is open until 30 November 2025.

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We’re committed to a Fairer Renfrewshire and have invested £1million last year into projects to support families, such as:
• breakfast clubs in targeted schools
• the Cost-of-the-School-Day fund
• £50 Winter Clothing Grants
• advice services
• Summer of Fun and Winter Connections programmes.

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Renfrewshire’s £2million Alcohol and Drugs Change Programme has had a transformational impact on local people’s lives.

Cllr Jacqueline Cameron said: “Teams have listened to people with lived experience and made positive changes to our services."

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We’re part of a new campaign to tackle child sexual exploitation.

@nspcc.bsky.social and @iammescotland.bsky.social will deliver Ready to Talk in schools this month.

Tam Baillie, chair of Renfrewshire CPC, said: “Knowing the signs of abuse and how to report it helps keep young people safe.”
Congrats to Hillview Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC) for achieving two Good grades from Education Scotland.

Education Convener Cllr Emma Rodden said: “I’m delighted to see the centre get such positive feedback from inspectors.”

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We’ve launched a consultation asking local people how to make Renfrewshire a fairer place for all.

The public can have a look at our draft Equality Outcomes plan and feedback their views until Friday 31 October.

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We’ve opened our grant funding for the Winter Connections 2025/26 programme.

Community groups and voluntary organisations can apply for funding for activities taking place between October and March next year.

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Paisley has been shortlisted for the prestigious Scotland Loves Local Town of the Year Award, recognising our ambitious regeneration and community-led transformation of the town.

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Well done to @rashieleaprimary.bsky.social for achieving four Very Good grades from Education Scotland.

Education Convener Cllr Emma Rodden said: “Rashielea’s pupils are thriving, confident, independent learners and very clearly proud of their school.”

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Tha sinn gu bhith a' cumail seisean fiosrachaidh mu dheidhinn Foghlam tro Mheadhan na Gàidhlig airson duine sam bith aig a bheil pàiste nach eil air an sgoil a thòiseachadh fhathast.

Bidh e a’ gabhail àite air Dimàirt an 7mh latha den Dàmhair, aig 4f aig Bun-sgoil an Iar, Pàislig.
We’re holding a Gaelic education information event for anyone with a child not yet at school.

The event takes place on Tuesday 7 October at 4pm in West Primary School, Paisley.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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