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East Renfrewshire council tax set to rise and jobs at risk amid £18 million budget gap

Proposals include cutting 25 education jobs across high schools, nurseries and primaries.

Glasgow Live · Feb 28, 2023

Plan to open child victim support centre in Newton Mearns faces uncertainty

The cost of redeveloping A-listed Capelrig House has reportedly risen and the 'viability' of a project to help children recover from traumatic experiences is being assessed.

Glasgow Live · Feb 21, 2023

Rugby star eyes up rare number plate after East Renfrewshire approves sale

East Renfrewshire Council is planning to sell the HS 0 plate and has caught the interest of an England rugby player.

Glasgow Live · Jan 31, 2023

East Renfrewshire council hoping to sell rare number plate for 'six-figures' to reduce £30m budget gap

The 'HS 0' number plate could attract celebrities from the likes of Harry Styles to Helen Skelton - as the council look to make a six-figure sum by selling the rare plate.

Glasgow Live · Jan 18, 2023

East Renfrewshire council leader warns £30m budget gap remains despite extra funding

Cllr Owen O'Donnell, Labour, said the budget settlement was 'very disappointing' and the council's financial situation is 'pretty grim', with cuts and job losses expected.

Glasgow Live · Jan 10, 2023

Schoolgirl's climate campaign wins pledge to cut down on single-use plastics

Emelia, a P6 pupil, launched a petition and created a 'fantastic' presentation on plastic water bottles. She wants a 'healthy planet to grow up in for me and my friends'.

Glasgow Live · Jan 3, 2023

Reduced bin collections plan fury amid £30m East Renfrewshire Council cuts bid

Barrhead's community council will object to proposals they describe as a "total nightmare".

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

East Renfrewshire council headquarters could close to save money

A review of the council's offices is being carried out after the covid pandemic changed the way staff worked. Two options have been drawn up.

Glasgow Live · Nov 15, 2022

'Warm banks' planned for East Renfrewshire as residents face fuel poverty

The council is working with community organisations to develop 'warm spaces' which 'will build on existing activities and advice services across a range of sites'.

Glasgow Live · Oct 18, 2022

Tory councillor calls for Scottish independence to be put 'on risk list'

A Conservative councillor has asked for Scottish independence to be added to East Renfrewshire’s risk register.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 12, 2022