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Due to the bad weather, we won’t be able to collect all bins due to be emptied today (Sat 4 Jan) and yesterday (Fri 3 Jan). We will get to as many as we can, but if we don’t empty your bin today, please leave it out for collection. Our crews will be round as soon as possible.

Historic tenement properties in Paisley are being transformed through an ambitious £6.4million refurbishment project that will boost housing options in the town centre.

Works to enhance the grounds of the Wallace Monument in Elderslie and improve the visitor experience are now complete.

Message from Council Leader Iain Nicolson. “As we approach Christmas and New Year, I want to take the opportunity to thank everyone who will be working across the festive period to keep the essential services that we rely on running.”.

Work is underway at West Tandlemuir Farm in Lochwinnoch to restore 216 hectares of peatland. It has the potential to sequester 556 tonnes of CO2 per year. The project is part of our RenZero campaign that works towards Renfrewshire becoming net zero.

.@ScotGovFM and @GOVUK Minister Lord Vallance have marked the start of construction at the @ukCPI's Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Innovation Centre of Excellence. It's the latest addition to our Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS).

St Paul's Primary School and Foxlea ELCC are open today as normal with water issues now resolved. Thank you to all parents and carers for your patience and support.

St Paul's Primary and Foxlea ELCC have had to close early due to water supply issues. Scottish Water are on site and working to fix the issue. We hope to have all schools and nurseries back open tomorrow as usual.

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We are saddened to announce that former Provost John McDowall has died aged 85. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. (1/2)

Hundreds of women, men and young people took to the streets of Paisley to Reclaim the Night. The annual march echoes the global call to end violence against women and girls. #ReclaimTheNight #16DaysOfActivism #EndGenderBasedViolence

We're extending free parking in Paisley car parks from 1 to 2 hours over the festive period. The extension begins on Sunday 1 December and will support increased footfall in the town centre in the lead up to Christmas.

Renfrewshire resident Sharon found her forever daughter through adoption. She said: “I’ve had Charlotte for a year now and it feels like she’s been in my life forever.”. #AdoptionWeekScotland #KeepThePromise

Our Advice Works team are holding a Pension Credit event for anyone aged 66 or older. Drop in anytime:.- Friday 29 November.- 10am to 4pm.- The Piazza Shopping Centre, Paisley. @PiazzaPaisley

Renfrew Christmas Lights Switch On Event planned for Saturday 23 November has been cancelled due to the Met Office yellow weather warning of rain, snow and wind.

Renfrewshire’s annual event to Reclaim The Night for women and young people returns on Wednesday 27 November from 5.45pm outside @UniWestScotland on Paisley High Street. #ReclaimTheNight #16DaysOfActivism #EndGenderBasedViolence

Our Retail Improvement Scheme's investment in shopfronts and buildings has passed £750,000. The scheme has helped more than 205 local businesses so far. Recent projects include the Auld Atelier in Paisley and the Green Herbalist in Lochwinnoch.

Renfrewshire parents and carers are being encouraged to consider childminding as a flexible job that supports their family's needs. The @ScotChildmind campaign provides a £750 start-up grant, free training, one year free SCMA membership, and more.

It’s now easier for Renfrewshire residents to recycle their small electrical appliances thanks to a new project which has seen recycle banks rolled out to Renfrewshire libraries.