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East Renfrewshire garden waste collection charge set to rise to £50 as 'compromise'

Conservative councillors opposed plans to lift the fee from £40 to £60 and now the council's cabinet has suggested a 'fair compromise' of £50.

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Care services in East Renfrewshire facing cuts as council admit 'difficult' budget choices

East Renfrewshire's health and social care partnership is facing a budget gap of between £5m and £10m and officials are planning to introduce 'prioritisation'.

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East Renfrewshire garden waste price hike an 'unfair burden'

Cabinet members approved lifting the cost of a permit by £20 but Conservative councillors have called for the decision to be reconsidered.

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Demand exceeding supply for East Renfrewshire social housing as homelessness rises

The council's housing convener said increasing homelessness is 'the next pandemic in Scotland' as the council agreed to extend changes to its lettings policy.

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East Renfrewshire garden waste collection permit cost increased

The £20 uplift will be rolled out at the start of the new financial year and residents will also be able to buy an extra bin if they need one.

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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.

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School meal debt in East Renfrewshire written off to help struggling families

It was reported that over 80% of the debt was balances of £20 or under and these would be "uneconomical to pursue".

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East Renfrewshire garden waste permit cost to rise as council faces £19m budget gap

East Renfrewshire Council officials have said the move would cover the cost of providing the service as well as creating a 'small amount' of extra income.

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Foodbank hero Stan Esson named East Renfrewshire citizen of the year in Provost Award

He was recognised for going the extra mile for communities across the area.

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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.

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East Renfrewshire leader backs calls to pause National Care Service plans

COSLA has said funding should be directed to frontline care services instead and Cllr Owen O'Donnell said more money would be 'very, very welcome'.

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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.

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Actor Matt Littleson catches big break alongside Line of Duty star Martin Compston

The 27-year-old appeared in BBC mini-series Mayflies over the Christmas period.

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Hundreds of households left without water on Christmas Day after supply issue

Hundreds of households in East Renfrewshire were left without water on Christmas Day due to an issue with their local water network. The issues are set to continue into Boxing Day for some residents.

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Major East Renfrewshire leisure centre and theatre plan delayed due to costs

Councillors have made the decision due to rising inflation and volatile interest rates, but there are concerns the move could put the project at risk of further price increases.

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Barrhead Men's Shed gets 25-year lease from East Renfrewshire to 'secure future'

Councillors approved leasing four industrial estate units after a request from the charity a number of funding streams were ending this year.

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East Renfrewshire council offices to close over festive period to save money

Two office buildings will close as many workers will be on annual leave, allowing the council to save money on heating and cleaning.

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East Renfrewshire drivers face paying for public electric vehicle chargers

Fees are set to be introduced as Transport Scotland has said free public charging is 'holding back' private sector investment.

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Glasgow secondary school teachers set to strike next month in pay dispute

Glasgow teachers in the SSTA union will strike on Wednesday, December 7 alongside colleagues in East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

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Funding bid to refurbish two of East Renfrewshire's 'worst' primary schools

The council have agreed to bid for funding from the Scottish Government to help pay fro the much-needed work.

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More cash needed to help East Renfrewshire residents with cost of living crisis

East Renfrewshire's council leader Owen O'Donnell said research into the impact of the crisis on the area was 'scary' as almost 1,000 children could be pushed into poverty.

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Almost 1000 East Renfrewshire children could be pushed into poverty

Council officials reported analysis has revealed child poverty is set to increase as the cost of living crisis hits East Renfrewshire residents.

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Scots killer caged after 'abandoning' friend to die outside hospital

Ben McCulloch, 28, killed Stephen Quigley, 26, at his home in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, on March 23, 2021.

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East Renfrewshire's financial black hole could 'add stress' for workers

There are concerns that the threat of potential job cuts to balance the council's budget could have an impact on the wellbeing of employees.

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East Renfrewshire Council concerns at rising staff absence rates

One councillor said excuses were being made each year but another elected member argued staff have done a fantastic job in difficult circumstances in recent years.

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