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Victory Baths opening hours, and why we are asking for change
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.
Mar 63 min read


February Meeting Minutes
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
Mar 49 min read


A Few Hours of Community Action at the Churchyard
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.
Feb 151 min read


Your Community Council in Action: What We Covered and What’s Next
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.
Feb 73 min read


Renfrew’s Best Garden Contest Returns in Summer 2026
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
Feb 62 min read


Meeting Minutes – January 2026
These minutes are written in plain English to ensure accessibility for residents. They constitute the formal minute of the meeting.
Feb 67 min read


Update: Firework Exclusion Zone
Over the past few months, Renfrew Community Council has been listening to residents who shared concerns about the impact of fireworks.
Jan 121 min read


January Meeting: What We Worked On and What Happens Next
A plain-English summary of our January meeting at Trinity High School. These are not the formal minutes.
Jan 123 min read


Local volunteers invited to Parish Churchyard Cleanup in Renfrew
Community invited to Parish Churchyard Cleanup Day Local residents, community groups and representatives are being invited to take part in a Parish Churchyard Cleanup Day in Renfrew later this month. The cleanup will take place on Sunday 15 Feb 2026 from 11am at the churchyard of Renfrew Parish Church, on Renfrew High Street. The event is being organised by Renfrew Community Council and aims to bring people together to care for a well-used shared space at the heart of the to
Jan 92 min read


Minutes from December Meeting
RENFREW COMMUNITY COUNCIL Tuesday 2 December 2025 Trinity High School, Renfrew MINUTES Attending: Ian Cunningham, Gary McGuire, Callum Reid, Gavin Reynolds, Michael Shearer, Jan Bunch, Jane Williamson Present: Alastair McArthur, Cllr John Shaw, Cllr Jamie McGuire, Aravind Rajasekaran Apologies: Maureen Kerrigan, Tracy Lundie, Cllr Paterson, Cllr Hughes, Cllr McEwan Welcome to Alastair McArthur, Director of Finance & Resources, Renfrewshire Council who presented an overview
Jan 63 min read


Christmas Display Competition. Renfrew at its best.
Jemma’s display stood out for the care, creativity and sheer festive spirit behind it. What happened next made it even more special.
Dec 20, 20252 min read


Renfrew Community Council launches community-built public defibrillator map
Residents across Renfrew have come together to help create a new public map showing where defibrillators are located across the town. A few months ago, Renfrew Community Council asked a simple question: “Does anyone know where the defibs are?” What followed was a strong local response. People shared locations from streets, shops, community centres, sports clubs and workplaces — comparing notes, filling gaps, and helping one another build a clearer picture. That local knowledg
Dec 18, 20251 min read


Supporting Our Neighbours: Renfrew Community Council's Contributions
Renfrew Community Council will continue to work closely with local partners and volunteers to support community wellbeing throughout the year.
Dec 11, 20252 min read


November 2025 Minutes
RENFREW COMMUNITY COUNCIL Tuesday 11 November 2025 Trinity High School, Renfrew MINUTES CC Attendees: Callum Reid, Jan Bunch, Maureen Kerrigan, Michael Shearer, Gary McGuire, Ron Fraser, Ian Cunningham, Tracy Lundie, Helen McIntyre, Gavin Reynolds Present: Cllr Lisa Marie Hughes, Cllr Jamie McGuire, Daniel Taggart, Andrea McCullough, Jodie Pope, Kevin Milliken Apologies: Police Scotland 1. Welcome from Callum Reid to all Councillors and visitors 2. Minu
Dec 4, 20253 min read


Renfrew Christmas Display Competition
Whether you’ve dressed up your garden, window, balcony or front door, if people can see your display from the street, you can enter.
Nov 27, 20251 min read


Renfrew Says Farewell to Mrs Renfrew — the Remarkable Effie McGachie
Today, the town of Renfrew said goodbye to one of its most loved and respected figures — Mrs Effie McGachie, known to many simply as Mrs Renfrew.
Oct 15, 20252 min read
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