Renfrewshire shortlisted for ‘council of the year’

Renfrewshire has been shortlisted for ‘council of the year’ at a UK-wide awards ceremony - with seven individual projects also nominated.

- EMYLIE HOWIE

The seven schemes being recognised at the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Awards is the highest number of nominations of any local authority in the UK.

APSE is a not-for-profit organisation that celebrates local authorities providing outstanding frontline services and transformative projects.

Renfrewshire is one of eight councils from across the UK nominated for the top award - and one of three from Scotland in the running.

The following initiatives are up for an APSE award:

Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS):

best public/private partnership.

AMIDS is seen as transforming Renfrewshire into a hub for high-tech industry, driving economic growth and creating highly-skilled jobs.

It has already attracted global firms like Boeing and Rolls Royce, and has led to cutting-edge infrastructure, including a low-carbon district heating network and improved transport links.

Playpark Renewal Programme: