Views of communities sought on tackling climate change in Renfrewshire

Local residents are being asked what actions they believe are required to ensure Renfrewshire reaches its ambitious aim of being net-zero by 2030. Following the declaration of a climate emergency in 2019, Renfrewshire Council has been working to set out the programme of actions required by the council, communities, businesses and partners to meet... Read More

Plans to renew 14 play parks in Renfrewshire to be considered by councillors

Families and young people across Renfrewshire will benefit from 14 fully renewed play parks should councillors approve the plans this week. As part of a two-year, £1.25million investment by Renfrewshire Council, plans have been drawn up to renovate 14 play parks in Renfrewshire – one in each local ward area. Brand-new play equipment would... Read More

Renfrewshire set for another Spotless September

Hundreds of volunteers from across Renfrewshire are set to make it a Spotless September once again. They will head out into their communities to brighten up the area where they live. Volunteers are encouraged to take part as often as they can throughout the month-long event. Whether that’s ten minutes round the block or... Read More

Renfrewshire Council Chief Executive Sandra Black announces her retirement

Renfrewshire Council Chief Executive Sandra Black, who was responsible for the organisation’s role in the recent Paisley bid for UK City of Culture and for the delivery of Renfrewshire’s City Deal investment, has announced her retirement. Sandra has worked in public service for almost 40 years and has been responsible for leading the council’s... Read More

Communities asked for their views on active travel upgrades to Barshaw Park junction

Local people’s views are being sought on potential upgrades to the junction outside the entrance to Barshaw Park, where Glasgow Road meets Arkleston Road and Hawkhead Road. Renfrewshire Council has been awarded funding from Sustrans Scotland’s ‘Places for Everyone’ programme to look at improvements to the junction and three possible options have been drafted... Read More

Job programme in Renfrewshire recruits 100th young person

A job programme helping the prospects of young people across Renfrewshire has recruited its 100th placement. Rhiannon McGinley lost her job during the Covid-19 pandemic, but is now “incredibly happy” after securing a new role with local company GBM Casting. Kickstart is the UK Government programme funding paid job placements and training for people... Read More

Work underway to connect Howwood to Paisley via new cycle route

Work is now underway on a new cycle route from Howwood to Paisley as part of drive to enhance active travel opportunities in Renfrewshire. The new 35-minute, 10km cycle will connect the village of Howwood and Paisley town centre, via Spateston, Johnstone and Elderslie, and will provide a safe route for cyclists travelling between... Read More

Renfrewshire volunteers help reach a million miles of litter picking across the UK

Local volunteers from Renfrewshire’s Team Up to Clean Up campaign have helped Keep Scotland Beautiful reach their #MillionMileMission. Volunteers have been taking part in the Summer Clean 2021 which aims to contribute to the goal of litter picking a million miles across the UK this year – and Renfrewshire volunteers have helped them surpass... Read More

Paisley 2030 – A New Vision

Cast your mind ten years ahead… What might Paisley town centre look like? Perhaps you could step out your home in the new residential quarter at the heart of town, wander through widened streets and outdoor spaces designed for people, or pop into some of the thriving independent traders on the freshly repopulated High... Read More

Interview: Leonie Bell

A senior Scottish Government figure is spearheading plans to transform Paisley’s future. She tells us more in this exclusive interview. You can’t keep a good town down. When Paisley lost its bid for UK City of Culture 2021, the story was far from over. On the contrary, it marked the beginning of a cultural... Read More