The Latest Breaking News from Renfrewshire Council

Council boss pays tribute to 'loving' boy Kayden Frank after murder

Steven Quinn, Renfrewshire Council' director of Children Services, confirmed Kayden was 'known to social work' in a heartbreaking statement.

Daily Record · May 18, 2023

Schools and children's social work seeing rise in 'need' as Renfrewshire Council unveils key plan

The “challenging context” has been outlined in a report on the improvement plan for children’s services.

Daily Record · May 17, 2023

Cost of capacity blunder laid bare as Renfrewshire Council prepares to find £45 million for new school

The eye-watering figure has been released as part of a report to next week's education board.

Daily Record · May 13, 2023

Ferguslie Park taking shape as residents move into new Paisley homes

The houses have been built on the site of the former St Fergus Primary School.

Daily Record · May 8, 2023

Pregnant mum plummets down 20ft drain after lid comes off manhole

Andrea Harris was left screaming after falling down the drain, writes Sarah Vesty.

Daily Record · May 5, 2023

Paisley Art Institute claim it is being forced out of upgraded £45m museum

The historic organsation says there was a contractual agreement in place for them to be accommodated at the site.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Mum feared she had lost unborn baby after falling into 20ft unsecured manhole in Renfrewshire

Andrea Harris was five months pregnant when she accidentally kicked the unsecured covering off the manhole and stepped into it, leaving her terrified she had lost her baby.

Glasgow Live · May 4, 2023

Measures to tackle poverty and support Renfrewshire families amid cost-of-living crisis

A comprehensive package of support – worth in excess of £1 million – was given the green light by councillors.

Daily Record · May 3, 2023

Renfrewshire high school receives positive report following inspection

St Benedict’s High School in Linwood was marked “good” across the board.

Daily Record · May 1, 2023

Paisley gran with MS says she will be "housebound" if McGill's bus cuts go ahead

Linda Stenhouse, who uses a walking frame, has lambasted McGill’s Buses for slashing her lifeline 64 bus which stops yards from her front door.

Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023