20,000 can get Best Start Foods for the first time
Changes to a key Scottish Government benefit will see an estimated 20,000 people able to access money to help with the cost of food shopping for the first time.
Changes to disposal of upholstered furniture takes place in Renfrewshire
Due to new guidance, sofas, armchairs and other upholstered furniture items are no longer be accepted at most Renfrewshire Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRC).
Liberal Democrats reveal over 7,000 fly-tipping reports in Renfrewshire
A freedom of Information request by Scottish Liberal Democrats shows that there has been 7,267 fly-tipping reports in Renfrewshire since 2019/20.
Kate Cannon of Renfrewshire Council’s Team Up to Clean Up wins Clean Up Scotland Hero award
Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful has relaunched its Clean Up Scotland Hero award, with Renfrewshire’s Kathreen Cannon the first winner.
Search for Renfrewshire residents to attend litter workshops
People in Renfrewshire are invited to attend a paid online workshop to learn more about littering issues.
Scotland’s top 10 winter birds: where and when to see them
NatureScot is encouraging people to get out into nature over the festive period to try and spot 10 types of winter bird.
Christmas and New Year bin collection dates in Renfrewshire announced
Residents in Renfrewshire are being reminded of a change to bin collections which are due to be collected on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
MSP praises government renewable Energy Projects in Renfrewshire
Tom Arthur has highlighted the impact that the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) is having on community renewable schemes in Renfrewshire.
New £1.5million fund opens for community groups in Renfrewshire
Local communities in Renfrewshire can apply for a share of £1.5million for innovative, sustainable projects that will enhance where they live.
Renfrewshire Council preparations underway to ensure Renfrewshire is Ready for Winter
Preparations are underway in Renfrewshire to ensure council teams are ready to deal with snow, ice and flooding as winter weather prepares to set in.