Winter 2012 - Renfrewshire Council
Winter 2012 - Renfrewshire Council
Winter 2012 - Renfrewshire Council
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CONTENTS<br />
Contents<br />
<strong>Renfrewshire</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
(main switchboard)<br />
Mon–Thurs, 8.45am–4.45pm<br />
Fri, 8.45am–3.55pm<br />
0300 300 0330<br />
(Contact Centre)<br />
Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm<br />
0300 300 0300<br />
<strong>Renfrewshire</strong> Wardens Service<br />
0300 300 0380<br />
Housing Repairs<br />
(<strong>Council</strong> tenants) 0300 300 0300<br />
(select option 1)<br />
For winter updates on schools<br />
and other <strong>Council</strong> services,<br />
'like' us on Facebook.<br />
Or on Twitter, follow<br />
@Ren<strong>Council</strong>News or search for<br />
#Ren<strong>Winter</strong>.<br />
www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/winter<br />
Looking Local<br />
On Sky—go to the Community Channel,<br />
(539) press the red button.<br />
On Virgin—go to the Community Channel<br />
(233) press the red button.<br />
Keep these numbers close<br />
to hand so you know who<br />
to call in an emergency<br />
Utility companies<br />
Scottish Gas 0800 111 999<br />
Scottish Power 0845 272 7999<br />
Scottish Hydro Electric 0800 300 999<br />
Scottish Water 0845 601 8855<br />
British Telecom<br />
151 (residential customers)<br />
154 (business customers)<br />
Other services<br />
NHS 24 08454 242424<br />
Identify family or neighbours<br />
who may need an extra helping<br />
hand, and have their phone<br />
numbers to hand<br />
Regulars<br />
03 News from across <strong>Renfrewshire</strong><br />
24 What’s on?<br />
<strong>Renfrewshire</strong> Arts & Museums have another<br />
packed programme in 2013<br />
26 Your councillors<br />
Surgery details for elected members<br />
Features<br />
08 Investing in <strong>Renfrewshire</strong><br />
Helping young people find jobs and supporting<br />
local businesses<br />
14 Money, Money, Money<br />
Major changes to the benefit system by the<br />
UK Government will affect thousands of our<br />
residents<br />
18 At your service!<br />
Online, over the phone or even on your telly,<br />
<strong>Renfrewshire</strong> <strong>Council</strong> is here to help<br />
20 Volunteer with Home-Start<br />
Help parents of young children when they’re<br />
struggling to cope<br />
21 Taking the time to talk<br />
Call F.I.R.S.T Crisis if you’re going through some<br />
difficulties with your mental health<br />
22 Major new festival is a Spree-mendous<br />
success!<br />
08<br />
Music and comedy fans flocked to Paisley this<br />
October for this great new festival<br />
14 22<br />
Want a copy of the<br />
magazine in a different<br />
format or language?<br />
Email: communications@<br />
renfrewshire.gov.uk<br />
Call: 0141 618 7396<br />
Write to:<br />
Communications<br />
Chief Executive’s Service<br />
<strong>Renfrewshire</strong> House<br />
Cotton Street<br />
Paisley PA1 1WB<br />
Read the magazine online now<br />
at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk<br />
Writing, design and layout:<br />
<strong>Renfrewshire</strong> <strong>Council</strong><br />
Communications Unit.<br />
Printed by: Acorn Web Offset Ltd.<br />
The magazine is printed on<br />
100% recycled paper by a<br />
printer who is FSC and PEFC<br />
certified and holds ISO 14001<br />
environmental accreditation.<br />
<strong>Renfrewshire</strong> magazine costs<br />
each household just 64p a year.<br />
Follow us on Twitter:<br />
@Ren<strong>Council</strong>News<br />
and ‘Like’ us on Facebook!<br />
<strong>Renfrewshire</strong> <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2012</strong> www.renfrewshire.gov.uk<br />
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