Renfrewshire Council

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)

10 April -  Get the cable(s) for your laptop, desktop or screen inspected and tested at one of our drop-in sessions.

Join our new online forum for supporting menopause

09 April -  Don't miss our first Let's Pause monthly get-together on Tuesday 29 April.

Additional steps to protect you and the Council from online scams

08 April -  Introducing new training for colleagues who interact with simulated phishing emails.

A shout out to colleagues living our values!

03 April -  Celebrating our recent nominees and thanking those who took the time to submit a nomination.

Renfrewshire Garden Waste permits

31 March -  From 1 May 2025, if you live in Renfrewshire and wish to continue to receive a garden waste collection, you will need to purchase your new permit. To ensure you receive it in time, please complete your application by 10 April 2025.

Staff Comms Pulse Survey

27 March -  Share your views on staff communications for a chance to win a £75 Renfrewshire Gift Card.

Our Soft FM team is bursting with helpfulness

27 March  - Living our values kept schools open despite burst water pipe.

Get the latest information on supporting menopause at work

27 March  - Read our menopause survey feedback and sign-up for our new Let's Pause virtual monthly get-togethers.

Become an Online Safety Ambassador

26 March  - Sign up for training and learn to empower yourself and others.

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.

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