Engage Update - 20 January

Renfrewshire Council

Renfrewshire Villages Traffic Safety Study

Renfrewshire Council has been awarded funding to investigate the potential for improving the safety of pedestrians and other road users in four villages in Renfrewshire, after village residents raised concerns that the speed and volume of traffic are making the roads unsafe for vulnerable road users. The project includes the following villages: Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Elderslie, and Lochwinnoch.
 
The Council has appointed Stantec to carry out a study into traffic calming and pedestrian safety along the main roads in each village. The aim of the project is to create a safer environment in the villages for all users by reducing traffic speeds, to encourage people of all ages and abilities to walk, wheel, and cycle more often for local trips.
 
The study has investigated the locations of safety concerns along the main through-roads in the four villages and proposes traffic calming measures to reduce vehicle speeds and mitigate safety concerns.

Have Your Say
 
This is the second stage of engagement, and we would like to hear your thoughts to help us refine identified speed reduction measures within each village.
 
We would like to invite you to attend one of our public drop-in events to share your views on the project. The drop-in event for each village will be hosted as follows:

• Elderslie, Elderslie Village Hall, Tuesday 21 January from 15:00-19:00.
• Bridge of Weir, Cargill Hall, Thursday 23 January from 15:00-19:00.
• Lochwinnoch, McKillop Institute, Tuesday 28 January from 15:00 –19:00.
• Bishopton, Cornerstone Church Centre, Wednesday 29 January from 15:00-19:00.

Active Communities Volunteer Event

Volunteer Info Event | 29th January

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
Join us for our Volunteer Information Evening to learn how you can get involved with Active Communities!
Whether you're interested in supporting our Community Pantry, helping at events, or sharing your skills in other ways, there's a place for everyone.
Enjoy a relaxed evening with refreshments, meet our team, and discover the many ways you can make a positive impact. 
 
Date: Wednesday 29th January
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm 
Location: Station Seven, Johnstone
 
Book your place

St Mirren FC

Referrals are now open for our fantastic FFIT Programme! More details below.
 
Start dates

• Male Monday 27 January
• Female Wednesday 29 January

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• If you have completed FFIT previously you are now 100% eligible to sign up and take part in another FFIT Journey!

 As the new year has approached, we look into 2025 to build positive habits and make small influential lifestyle changes to improve both physical and mental wellbeing.
 
Football Fans In Training is a Free 13-week programme Funded by the SPFL trust in partnership with us at SMFC Charitable Foundation. The programme is available to both men and women (Separate groups) aged 35-65, who want to improve their lifestyle and overall wellbeing. Sessions are 90 minutes split into two halves, just like the ‘beautiful game’.  Over the 13 weeks, you will learn and exercise together with your group – one step at a time. Whilst Furthering your knowledge/ learning about healthy food, drink, getting active, and small lifestyle changes that you can do to make a difference. It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet new people too, with laughs and shared effort at the very centre of the programme.
 
We’ll be with you every step of the way!

Sign Up Now: spfltrust.org.uk/ffit

Adult and Family Learning Services 2025

If you would like more information about Adult Learning, please phone 0141 487 0160 or email: adult.learning@renfrewshire.gov.uk

Firework Control Zones

Please be advised that our application process is now open, to allow communities to request that we consider designating areas as Fireworks Control Zones, under new powers.
 
Fireworks Control Zones are defined geographical areas, where the majority of residents wish to have the use of private, domestic fireworks controlled, and where there is evidence to suggest that a Zone may solve a nuisance, or problem.
 
Fireworks Control Zones cannot ban fireworks completely – they are only intended to stop personal use in a person’s own property. 

Full information on Fireworks Control Zones, including how to apply can be found at:  https://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/article/14295/Firework-control-zones

BT’s Digital Voice programme

AbilityNet are hosting an event in Linwood to help people understand what is involved in the switchover to digital landlines.

There will be information on BT’s Digital Voice programme, why it is taking place, and what to expect when upgrading to Digital Voice.

This is a free session so if you have people who would be interested in attending, please spread the word (leaflet for printing attached also)
 
This is taking place on the 29 January between 9.30am – 12.30pm at the Tweedie Hall, Bridge Street, Linwood, PA3 3DB.
 
You can find out about more Digital Voice events taking place by browsing to https://www.bt.com/broadband/digital-voice/events