IN THIS ISSUE
IN THIS ISSUE… Revealing Renfrewshire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Send in your favourite pics of this beautiful area MAGAZINE
Our journey continues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Paisley looks forward to the future
Staff stories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 From conquering Kilimanjaro to slamming poetry, we’re a talented bunch
Delivering the Council Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
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How you play your part
All about . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Development and Housing Services
A day in the life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
What's on across Renfrewshire…
Join our care at home and extra care staff as they support local people to live independently
Team Up to Clean Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Find out how you can get involved
Recognising talent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
It’s another packed programme of events this year—get these dates in your diary.
All the nominees, winners and photos from this year’s sensational Staff Recognition Awards
Council Budget 2018–19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
FYI: What do you need to know?
Find out how these funds will protect vital public services
The Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 While shortlisting gets underway for Phase 2, lets check in on last year’s winning projects
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Spotlight: Rhona McGrath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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Our Head of Customer and Business Services talks engine rooms, friendly frontline and engaging employees
Meet the team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Hello from HR’s Organisational Development and Workforce Planning Team
Social sense Customer Strategy Take note! Getting the right advice Have your say—Intranet
Charitable Giving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 A look back at your fabulous festive fundraising
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