Renfrew Bridge successfully closes for the first time – video
Civil engineering company GRAHAM has successfully achieved the first operational closing of the Renfrew Bridge, bringing its opening a step closer. The company says the testing of the first opening road bridge across the River Clyde marks a significant milestone on the project as GRAHAM continue commissioning works ahead of the official opening later this […]
Renfrewshire Council appoints new officer to be in charge of roads
Renfrewshire Council has appointed a head of climate, public protection and roads. Gerard Hannah, the local authority’s infrastructure, transportation and change manager, will take on the role, it has been confirmed. Gordon McNeil, director of environment, housing and infrastructure at the council, informed elected members of the development last week. “I am delighted to advise you that […]
Investment in Renfrewshire roads must continue, says election candidate
A local election candidate in Renfrewshire has said investment in the region’s roads must remain a priority in the next council administration. Cathy McEwan, the current council’s infrastructure convener, said there is “always much more to be done” as she reflected on a report outlining how millions of pounds have been ploughed into improving the […]
More than 500 residents sign up for Renfrewshire active travel reward scheme
More than 550 people in Renfrewshire are picking up rewards for getting active after signing up to teh council’s Not Far? Leave the Car campaign. The new campaign rewards people for leaving the car and choosing sustainable travel instead, such as walking, cycling or using public transport. Any sustainable journey that means lower emissions than […]
New active travel app to be trialled in Renfrewshire will give people rewards for leaving their cars behind
A new active travel app to be trialled in Renfrewshire which will give people rewards for choosing alternative transport instead of their cars The Better Points app will allow people to track their active journeys and convert their points into discounts at participating businesses People across Renfrewshire will be encouraged to walk, run and cycle […]
Key footbridge across the White Cart River opens after 25 years
A key footbridge across the White Cart River has reopened to the public after more than 25 years and will soon form part of a new walking and cycle route from Renfrew to Paisley. Originally a rolling lift bascule bridge built by Scottish engineer Sir William Arrol, the bridge at Abercorn Street in Paisley had […]
Renfrewshire Council to invest a further £8m in its road network this year
Renfrewshire Council will invest a further £8 million in its road network this year as part of its six-year £47 million investment programme. There will be upgrades in every town and village as roads and footways are either fully resurfaced, restored ahead of future resurfacing or minor repairs carried out. The programme also captures any projects from 2020 […]
