Renfrewshire Council

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Latest staff news

Latest news, events, stories, information and support for colleagues across the Council.

Atrium fundraiser for Classrooms for Malawi

25 March  - Bag some Easter treats and Mother's Day gifts between 11am and 2pm this Thursday.


New pavement parking laws

19 March  - Read about enforcement of the new pavement parking laws in Renfrewshire.


Celebrating our colleagues on World Social Work Day

18 March  - Hear from one of our social workers Eirinn Cassidy about her role and what inspired her career choice.


Paisley Food and Drink Festival is back and bigger than ever!

13 March  - Paisley Food and Drink Festival 2025 takes place from 4pm-10pm on Friday 25 April and 12pm - 9pm on Saturday 26 April.


Join our 'Care for a Cuppa' event for working carers

12 March  - Colleagues with caring responsibilities are invited to our next virtual catch up.


Our new employee benefits platform is live!

6 March  - Register today and access 800+ discounts with Vivup Lifestyle Savings.


Constructing a bright future

4 March  - Our building services modern apprentices share their stories.


RenTalks recordings now available

4 March -  Catch up on RenTalks you've missed via iLearn.


Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2025

3 March - Spotlighting and sharing stories from some of our fantastic apprentices.


Budget 2025-26 update from Chief Executive, Alan Russell

28 February - Alan provides an overview of the Council budget and highlights some of the investments agreed for the forthcoming financial year.


Our community wardens are #RenReady

20 February - Moya shares how the team support communities throughout winter.


Interim Chief Officer appointed for Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership

18 February - Carron O'Byrne confirmed as Interim Chief Officer


Get cyber savvy with our brand-new iLearn module

13 February - Refresh your skills by completing the new mandatory Cyber Security course on iLearn.


Take part in OneRen's Paisley 10k & Fun Run

13 February - Get signed up by 30 April to claim your early-bird discount. 


Talking about mental health

06 February - Supporting your conversations about mental health and wellbeing.


Improving Our Workplace Survey results and next steps

06 February - Chief Executive Alan Russell shares the key findings from our recent Improving Our Workplace Survey.


The Promise reaches its five-year anniversary

05 February - Hear from Sam about the progress in Renfrewshire towards keeping Scotland's promise to Care Experienced people.


Keeping Renfrewshire moving this winter

04 February - Peter McMahon talks storms, hogs, and technology.


New operating system and password guidance

31 January - Read the latest updates from ICT on rolling out Windows 11 and using strong passwords.


Thank you for your hard work in response to Storm Éowyn

30 January - Alan Russell recognises Council teams for their efforts to support local people and services throughout the recent severe weather.


Consider others when parking at Renfrewshire House

30 January  - A reminder that disabled parking spaces are strictly for blue badge holders and overflow parking is available at Saucel Crescent.


New year, new me, smoke-free

17 January - NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde's 'Quit Your Way' campaign.


Take care of your physical, mental and financial health in 2025

15 January - Access resources and key policies for supporting employee wellbeing.


Council to stop using X and move to Bluesky

7 January - Renfrewshire Council will no longer use X, the social media platform, as a corporate communications social media channel.


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