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A litter pick squad are to move in on Renfrew to target secondary school kids who just toss away containers and other waste during lunch breaks.

PAISLEY DAILY EXPRESS: Live news as it happens But to make sure every primary school child could contribute their ideas, councillors have now granted an extra £2,260 to Renfrew YMCA, which is leading the initiative.The council’s environment and infrastructure department has also agreed to upgrade lighting in the tunnels to address concerns about anti-social behaviour.The extra cash will allow children from St James’, Arkleston, Newmains and Kirklandneuk primaries to take part in eight artist development sessions with a professional. Read More News: It is understood the pupils will come up with ideas for the mural and these will then be applied by the artist.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Police and council chiefs are coming under increased pressure to tackle a rise in anti-social behaviour at a Renfrew skate park.Reports have emerged of youths throwing eggs at cars and buses as well as other children at the Robertson Park site after the coronavirus pandemic led to a delay in CCTV cameras being installed.Renfrew North and Braehead councillor John Shaw has become the latest elected member to highlight the problem, after Tory member Jane Strang urged police to up their patrols around the area earlier this week.Councillor Shaw has this week held a meeting with local cops and the council's director of environment and communities, Gordon

A Renfrewshire councillor has appeared in court accused of threatening and abusive behaviour.

A Renfrew councillor has welcomed a commitment by police to crack down on boy racers speeding through the town.