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Renfrewshire education chiefs issue advice as Strep A infection detected in schools

Parents across the area will be notified as soon as Strep A is detected in their child’s school, education bosses have confirmed.

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Renfrewshire Council leader says 'second school' likely after Dargavel Primary capacity fiasco

Iain Nicolson has spoken of the need for an “acceptable solution” as he reflected on the situation.

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Council 'working hard' to secure Linwood Christmas event as organisers complain of 'bureaucratic obstacles'

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Chiefs ‘not moving fast enough’ to fix Dargavel Primary School blunder

A mistake concerning the expected school roll at Dargavel Primary could end up costing millions.

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Education bosses warned not to make another blunder as almost 800 homes planned for Paisley

Campaigners say agreements with developers must be completed after the projected school roll for the area is confirmed.

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Scots council official banned from approaching ex after three-year stalking campaign

Ross Beckett admitted a charge of aggravated stalking, including driving past the home of his former partner and telling her he was monitoring her movements.

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'Dilapidated' Kelvin House in Paisley faces demolition as 34 new flats in the pipeline

Renfrewshire Council wants permission to bring the building to the ground with proposals for the future lodged.

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Nationwide festival which attracted thousands to Paisley branded 'colossal waste of money'

About Us was part of the UK-wide UnBoxed project which was a £120 million initiative.

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Renfrewshire councillor driven to distraction after A761 'white lines' row

Elected representative James MacLaren was told the work would be done by the end of September.

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Renfrew man calls on the authorities and the public to show "a bit of courtesy" to disabled people

Danny Taggart, who has set up a Facebook page called Renfrew Action on Mobility Issues, says countless buildings, kerbs and pathways in the town are problematic for people who rely on wheelchairs and electric scooters to get around.

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Children in Renfrewshire care home put "at risk" due to failings

A letter of serious concern was written to Renfrewshire Council regrading the matter.

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Dargavel parents accuse John Swinney of 'punting' school capacity saga on to education secretary

Despite Swinney confirming he was willing to meet parents, a Scottish Government email said Shirley-Anne Somerville will be "taking this forward".

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University of the West of Scotland branded 'vandals' for killing more than 90 trees

Work on a housing development at the site led to the destruction of the trees.

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Frail 87-year-old with dementia rattled by council threat to force entry to her sheltered house

Renfrewshire Council sent the frail lady the concerning letter, despite being told by her son who has power of attorney over her affairs she lacks the capacity to make arrangements.

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Scots council sent dementia stricken pensioner threatening letters warning of forced entry

Margaret Cook, who suffers from short-term memory loss, was also sent a letter from the council stating officers would force entry to her home if she didn't arrange a gas safety check.

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John Swinney to meet concerned parents amid Dargavel Primary capacity bungle

The issue was raised with the deputy First Minister in the Scottish Parliament.

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Renfrewshire Council to spend £2m on new classrooms after new school building blunder

A review has been ordered over botched sums which have sparked serious concerns about the size of Dargavel Primary.

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Scots council says sorry as it faces £2m bill after new primary school classrooms 'cock-up'

Director of children's services Steven Quinn has told parents and carers that an "error" was made determining pupil numbers.

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Veteran Renfrewshire councillor quits Labour and fires astonishing 'backstabbing' blast

Eddie Devine, who represents Paisley Southeast, has resigned from the party after more than 40 years.

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Scot fears tower block could be 'new Grenfell' after car smashed through launderette at flats

Peter Campbell has voiced his concerns following an incident which took place in August.

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Residents in Scots village 'gobsmacked' as daring thieves steal 21ft container full of play equipment

It's thought a crane and a lorry would have been required to carry out the operation.

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New design on cards for junction blackspot as Renfrewshire councillor fears someone could be killed

Large vehicles regularly veer on to the wrong side of the road as they navigate the sharp bend in Howwood.

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Housing developers told to get their "hands off" Renfrewshire village as 112 homes planned

The community council says Stewart Milne Homes’ modern estate threatens the character of a conservation village.

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Bridge of Weir set for 39 new homes as council refusal overturned by appeals verdict

The plans were rejected earlier this year by Renfrewshire Council.

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Climate Change focus for businesses as Renfrewshire Council seek views on world's emergency

An online form will be sent to companies to gauge their opinions on how they help the planet and what more can be done.

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