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Renfrewshire’s budget creates jobs and supports community during tough times
A freeze on all charges for council services, a major programme to tackle youth unemployment and the introduction of a minimum living wage of £7.20 for over 700 council employees are among the highlights.
News
Celebrations planned as Renfrew Town Hall reopens
X Factor star Gamu and children's entertainers The Singing Kettle will join Scotland’s Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to mark the reopening of Renfrew Town Hall on Saturday 28 January.
Council tenants to benefit from investment
Renfrewshire’s 13,000 council housing tenants are set to benefit from the latest stage of a five-year £138million investment programme as part of the council’s housing budget for 2012-13.
Search for new panel members hits Renfrewshire
A new appeal for potential new Childrens Panel members is underway in Renfrewshire.
Events
28 January 2012 - Binocular and telescope demonstration
Free demonstrations and opportunity to choose from a wide range of binoculars and telescopes at RSPB Lochwinnoch
28 January 2012 - Saturday Art Class
Suitable for ages 7 - 11, these art classes are run by a professional artist.
28 January 2012 - Renfrew Town Hall Reopening Celebration
An afternoon of celebration to mark the official reopening of Renfrew Town Hall following a £5.2million modernisation programme
Features
Changes to Blue Badge scheme
A new style badge for disabled parking was introduced nationally this month. Find out more about how to apply for one.
Could you befriend a young person?
As little as an hour or two of your free time each week can make a major difference to a young person experiencing difficulties.
Apply to the Equality Fund
Voluntary groups can apply for funding of up to £100,000 for work tackling inequality and promoting equality.
Have your say on the future development of Renfrewshire
Give us your views on the key planning issues facing Renfrewshire over the next 10 years.
