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Renfrew is getting ready for a frightfully fun afternoon this Halloween

There was plenty to talk about at our September meeting. Here are some of the main things that came up.

RENFREW COMMUNITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING Tuesday 2 June 2026 19.00-21.00 hours Trinity High School, Renfrew Welcome and Apologies Apologies from: Gary McGuire, Stuart England, Cllr Paterson, Cllr Hughes Attending: Jane Williamson, Ian Cunningham, Michael Shearer, Jonathan Deeney, Gavin Reynolds, Callum Reid, Lee Moyes, Maureen Kerrigan, Jan Bunch, Tracy Lundie Visitors: Cllr C McEwan, Cllr, Jamie McGuire, Isobel Lundie, Alison Moyes, Jacqueline O’Neill, Kevin Sh

Some gardens make you stop for a moment before you even reach the front gate.

In a time when people are busy, stretched and often dealing with pressures of their own, days like Gala Day give us something good to share.

RENFREW COMMUNITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING Tuesday 5 May 2026 19.00-21.00 hours Trinity High School, Renfrew Welcome and Apologies Apologies from Callum Reid, Lee Moyes, Cllrs Jamie McGuire and Jim Paterson Welcome to Lee Moyes as a new Co-opted Member of Renfrew Community Council A moment of reflection extended after the death of former Treasurer of Renfrew Community Council, Jim Gamble. Attending Community Councillors: Jan Bunch, Gavin Reynolds, Michael Shearer,

Renfrew Community Council is pleased to launch a raffle in aid of the Stroke Association and Renfrew Community Council, with tickets available now at £1 per strip. The Stroke Association does vital work supporting people affected by stroke, including stroke survivors, families, carers and loved ones. A stroke can change someone’s life in an instant, and the support available afterwards can make a real difference to recovery, confidence and quality of life. The charity works t

Renfrew Community Council is delighted to launch Renfrew’s Best Garden Contest 2026.

RENFREW COMMUNITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING Tuesday 7 April 2026 19.00-21.00 hours Renfrew North Parish Church, Renfield Street, Renfrew Welcome and Apologies Apologies from: Michael Shearer, Maureen Kerrigan, Gavin Reynolds, Cllr Cathy McEwan, Cllr Jamie McGuire Attending: Community Councillors - Gary McGuire, Ian Cunningham, Tracy Lundie, Callum Reid, Jan Bunch, Stuart England, Jonathon Deeney, Jane Williamson Visitors: Isabella Lundie, Alyson Moyes, Lee Moyes,

Renfrew Community Council met on Tuesday 3 March 2026 at Trinity High School for its latest ordinary meeting. The meeting began by welcoming new co-opted members Stuart England and Jonathan Deeney. Apologies were received from Jonathan Deeney. Attendance Those present included Community Councillors Gavin Reynolds, Tracy Lundie, Jan Bunch, Gary McGuire, Ian Cunningham, Maureen Kerrigan, Michael Shearer, Callum Reid and Jane Williamson, along with Stuart England. Also attending

Renfrew Community Council would like to thank residents, volunteers and local supporters after a brilliant Easter Egg Hunt that brought families together and filled the park with activity.

Over recent months, we have heard from residents who feel the published opening hours at Renfrew Victory Baths are significantly more limited than other local pools.

RENFREW COMMUNITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF ORDINARY MEETING 3 February 2026 19.00-21.00 hours Trinity High School, Renfrew Summary Agreed Action Parish Church Clean Up 15 th February from 11.00 am Gala Day June 2026 Initial planning meeting 16 Feb, action plan to be discussed at next meeting Easter Egg Hunt Sunday 5 April Robertson Park. Community Council to run and organise eggs Best Garden Competition Set up competition for summer New Inflatable Activity for Victory Baths Get

Today volunteers met at the churchyard to tackle the build-up of litter, leaves and debris that had gathered along the paths, edges and railings.

At this meeting we focused on three things: community safety, local updates and planning, and practical community activity coming up in the next few weeks.

For years, we have heard the same message again and again from people across Renfrew: bring back the garden contest. It has come up in conversations on doorsteps, in community chats, and in the comments on our posts. Residents have told us how much they missed it and how they would love to see it return. After decades away, we are pleased to say it is happening. Renfrew’s Best Garden Contest will return in Summer 2026. Why it matters Gardens do more than look nice. They lift

These minutes are written in plain English to ensure accessibility for residents. They constitute the formal minute of the meeting.

Over the past few months, Renfrew Community Council has been listening to residents who shared concerns about the impact of fireworks.

A plain-English summary of our January meeting at Trinity High School. These are not the formal minutes.