Author: Steven Donald

Unemployment in Renfrewshire is falling faster than the UK and Scottish average – with the number of young people out of work having more than halved since 2012.

Latest figures show 2.7% of residents claiming out-of-work benefits – down from 3.9% at the same time last year.

Renfrewshire Council is hosting a graduate workshop on Monday 3rd November 2014. This workshop will give you hints and tips on the application process and interview stage for jobs which will help you stand out from the crowd and help towards securing employment. It will also include a 15 minute mock interview session.

Surface Technology ‘cures’ customer’s large component needs with 45ft. oven at new Scottish site.

Equipped specifically to process ever larger components in the oil and gas industry, the UK’s largest curing oven of its kind has been unveiled at the opening of Surface Technology’s new site in Renfrew, Scotland.

Renfrewshire Council would like to extend an invitation to you to attend our event, as detailed below.

Information will be available on how we can support your business, such as advice on Invest in Renfrewshire, the Paisley Business Improvement District, Best Bar None Scheme, Trusted Trader scheme, business resilience for winter and other vital council services.

Renfrewshire Chamber is delighted to announce the shortlist for their annual business awards, the ROCCOs, sponsored in 2014 by the University of the West of Scotland.

Nineteen young people heard the magic words of ‘you’re hired’ at a ceremony to mark the conclusion of a popular council youth employment programme.

Renfrewshire Council’s Leader is urging Paisley firms to get behind business-led plans to help revitalise the town centre.