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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 1d

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 Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 2d

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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Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament at Paisley Town Hall

Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament stand beside a display celebrating the 83rd Scottish Youth Parliament sitting in Paisley Town Hall

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 5d

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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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 6d

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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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 7d

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.

www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/co...

gritter collecting grit at the council grit store

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 8d

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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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 9d

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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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 10d

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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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 13d

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.

www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/cl...

Three people cutting and gathering up overgrown grass in a garden.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 16d

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.

www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/consultation...

Cyclist on a cycle route through a rural area.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 23d

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.

#CPW25

"The work of Fairer Renfrewshire continues to make a difference through some tough times for households and families. Bills, energy and everyday costs remain much higher than before the cost-of-living crisis. It's important we do as much a we can to support residents," said Renfrewshire Council Depute Leader Councillor Jacqueline Cameron.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 24d

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."

www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/re...

Crowds walking through a Paisley street with banners for the Recovery Walk Scotland event held in 2022.

Two people in a room in CIRCLE Recovery Hub.

Six staff members standing in a row outside a mobile bus that visits local communities to offer lifesaving advice and support around reducing drug harm.

People throwing roses from a bridge in remembrance of loved ones who lost their lives to drugs and alcohol at the Recovery Walk Scotland event in Paisley in 2022.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 26d

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.”

Representatives behind the Ready to Talk campaign—Matthew McVarish, Aoife, Carla Malseed from NSPCC, Mhairi O’Rourke from I Am Me Scotland, Tam Baillie chair of Renfrewshire Child Protection Committee, and Martin Cavan from St Mirren Football Club Charitable Foundation.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 27d

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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A nursery worker interacts with children playing with objects in a large tub of water.

A nursery worker helps a child push dough through baking shapes.

Two children play in a mud kitchen with a nursery worker.

Two children draw on paper on a picnic table while talking to a nursery worker.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 28d

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.

www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/pu...

“The Equality Outcomes consultation is a key part of helping to shape how we advance equality, tackle discrimination and harassment, and foster positive relationships between different groups and communities across the area,” said Renfrewshire Council Depute Leader Jacqueline Cameron.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 29d

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.

www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/wi...

Back of four people's heads as they sit and watch a movie on a projector screen in a community hall in Houston, Renfrewshire.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · 29d

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.

www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/pa...

Play equipment made out of wood at the new Ferguslie Neighbourhood Centre.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · Sep 30

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.”

www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/er...

A teacher sits with four pupils at an outdoor table with arts and crafts for STEM learning.

A teacher with pupils learning to play instruments in a classroom.

A teacher giving instruction on outdoor maths learning while pupils listen in the playground.

A teacher helps two pupils with their questions around learning.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · Sep 25

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.

Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · Sep 25

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.

www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/news/2025/ga...

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · Sep 24

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...

Children scoot across a new tarmacked piece of ground painted with colourful lines.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · Sep 23

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...

“As a council, we want to harness the knowledge of local people so it’s important that our community councils are in place to put forward the views of residents,” said Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · Sep 22

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...

“Understanding what parents and carers need from childcare services and early years will help teams ensure services meet current and future needs,” said Renfrewshire Council's Education Convener, Councillor Emma Rodden.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · Sep 19

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...

Buildings on a large open piece of land that makes up the Advanced Manufacturing innovation District Scotland shown from above.

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Renfrewshire Council @renfrewshire.gov.uk · Sep 18

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...

Young people listen to a staff member at WH Malcolm talk about their job standing in front of trucks.

A member of the public talks to two people standing behind a desk about their profession.

Young people listen to a staff member at WH Malcolm talk about their job in a lobby area.

Two people talk to each other behind a desk in the middle of a hall set out with tables for a jobs fair.

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