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Ombudsman's Commentary June 2010
The Scottish Public Services Ombudsman's June Commentary has been published. This confirms that the Ombudsman has laid twelve reports before the Scottish Parliament. Two of these relate to local government.
Paisley to light up for Sma’ Shot Day
Street dancers, stilt walkers, circus performers, drummers, a ceilidh and a spectacular fire show will all take place as part of Paisley’s historic Sma’ Shot Day festival this year.
Help us to help the older people of Renfrewshire
Reaching Older Adults in Renfrewshire (ROAR) is looking for volunteers to help make a real difference to the lives of older people in Renfrewshire.
Police alerted over unauthorised ‘fundraising’ collection
Police have been alerted by West Johnstone Pre-5 Centre after concerned residents contacted staff over an alleged ‘fundraising collection.’
Free child car seat safety checks for Renfrewshire
Families in the Renfrewshire area can have their child car seat checked for free by Renfrewshire Council’s road safety team as part of an initiative to improve in-car safety for children.
New courts please: Renfrew tennis courts get a £15k upgrade
Renfrew’s tennis courts, in Robertson Park, reopen after a £15,000 makeover.
Scotland's answer to the Turner Prize announces shortlist
Adam Kennedy, Rowena Comrie, Frances Law and Steven Lindsay are shortlisted for the Aspect Prize 2010.
Work starts on £4M regeneration of Paisley town centre
The Scottish Minister for Housing and Communities, Mr Alex Neil, visited the iconic site once occupied by Paisley’s most famous department store, to witness the demolition works and the start of a £4million project to restore Scotland largest town centre.
Council report sets out ‘difficult choices’ ahead
A hard-hitting new report has spelt out how Renfrewshire Council is planning to deal with the effects of a likely £75million funding gap over the next three years.
Rainbow Turtle backs Rainbow Nation with World Cup promotion
Rainbow Turtle’s Fairtrade shop in Paisley is promoting African products to celebrate the World Cup being held in South Africa, the Rainbow Nation.
Salt not sun block for Renfrewshire Council
Renfrewshire Council takes delivery of 3,500 tonnes of salt as part of its preparations for this year’s winter weather.
Council launches drive to make Renfrewshire Fake Free
A crime-busting Scottish Council, which has confiscated counterfeit goods worth £1.5million over the past five years, is launching a new plan to make Renfrewshire fake free.
Armed Forces Day flag-raising ceremony
Pupils from Kersland School will join Renfrewshire’s Provost Celia Lawson and serving soldiers from the 1st Battalion Scots Guards, for the official raising of the Armed Forces Day flag 2010.
St Vincent's Hospice cheque presentation
St. Vincent’s Hospice in Howwood visited Reid Kerr College recently to accept a cheque donated by students from the NC Accounting, Administration, Business, and Medical courses in the Business section of the College.
Three Provosts invite you to Armed Forces Day service
The three Provosts of Renfrewshire, East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde are inviting residents of their communities to join them in celebrating Armed Forces Day 2010.
Young Persons Alcohol Project
Hundreds of school pupils in Renfrewshire have taken part in a project to raise their awareness of the dangers of alcohol misuse.
Pitt Stop Challenge
Students from Reid Kerr College were getting into gear recently for GoMotorsport’s Pitt Stop Challenge.
Council Leader and staff are put through their paces ahead of Paisley 10K
Renfrewshire Council Leader Derek Mackay was put through his paces in a gruelling exercise bootcamp session as part of his training for this year’s Paisley 10K.
Volunteers needed to plan AgeFest 2011
Renfrewshire Council for Voluntary Services (RCVS) is looking for members of the local community to play a vital part in making sure AgeFest 2011 is the biggest and best celebration of older people in Renfrewshire.
Schools Dragons' Den Event
Seven teams of school pupils in Renfrewshire recently faced a panel of ‘dragons’ in a bid to win financial backing for each of their school’s social enterprise projects.
