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Paisley’s Beat the Street campaign is off to a fabulous start this week as a total of 6,127 people have signed up to take part in the six-week physical activity game.

Renfrewshire Burns Clubs gathered to commemorate the 226th anniversary of the death of Scotland's best loved poet.

The SNP will stay the largest group on Renfrewshire Council after 21 members were elected.

Counting is well under way at a bustling Lagoon Leisure Centre in Paisley, with results filtering in from the Renfrewshire Council election.

A young woman was subjected to a terrifying sex attack at a wooded area where another victim was targeted last week.

Residents are being reminded of changes to bin collections that would be due on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

Available on both Android and Apple. Download here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocialThe month-long litter picking event encourages local volunteers and businesses to make a difference in their neighbourhoods and help create a cleaner local environment.Other businesses also signed up to take part during September include Glasgow Airport, Ikea and Morrisons Johnstone, with any others wishing to get involved invited to get in touch.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensCouncil officers would work with local community groups in each area to ensure the equipment meets the needs of the local families and young people.There will be future phases to the play area renewal and investment programme for delivery in 2022/2023 and, dependant on funding provision, the programme may be extended to include additional play parks within Renfrewshire.Councillor Cathy McEwan, convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board, said: “We recognise the importance of our play parks to local people and families which is why we have committed £1.25 million to their improvement.“I’m glad to see plans coming forward for this investment and I look

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happensThere will be upgrades in every town and village as roads and footways are either fully resurfaced, restored ahead of future resurfacing or minor repairs carried out.The programme also includes any projects from last year which were delayed due to the restrictions in place during the coronavirus pandemic.Councillor Cathy McEwan, convener of the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board, visited the works at Dean Park Road, in Renfrew, and insisted the local authority is commited to providing a safe roads network.She said: “We recognise how important our roads network is for those who live, work and visit Renfrewshire which is why we’ve made this record investment to improve and upgrade

Join thousands of others in getting the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox.A council charge for rat extermination has been suspended after elected members voiced major concerns about an apparent spike in infestations across Renfrewshire.Labour councillors Karen Kennedy and Eddie Devine lodged a motion at a virtual meeting on Thursday requesting the £61.20 charge be temporarily pulled after being flooded with complaints from Paisley residents.Environment convener Cathy McEwan argued the council imposed one of the lowest charges for pest control in the country and highlighted the number of reports about rat issues had actually reduced over the past few years.She tabled an amendment arguing there was “no evidence” to

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens Hundreds are expected to head out again this year either individually or in small groups to ensure they can continue to do their bit, while remaining safe at all times during the ongoing pandemic.Anyone who wants to take part can get in touch with the team to be provided with sanitised equipment including litter pickers and bags, as well as having the collected litter taken away by the council’s StreetScene team.Councillor Cathy McEwan, convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy board, said: “I’m delighted that despite the current situation we find ourselves in, our volunteers are still able to take part in what they love – making their community a better

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Irresponsible fly-tippers in Renfrewshire who have blighted beauty spots during the Covid-19 outbreak have been dealt hefty fines, the council has confirmed.Environment convener Cathy McEwan announced during a recent meeting there had been 22 fixed penalty notices (FPNs) issued during the lockdown period, which incur a £200 fine.Councillor McEwan also warned if these are not paid within a fortnight, perpetrators can go to court where they could end up being hit with a fine of up to £40,000.The same person's details were found several times on waste in Renfrew, while a van was also caught red-handed dumping rubbish in Erskine.Fly-tippers have also been fined in