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East Renfrewshire council's retiring chief executive praised for covid leadership

Tributes to Lorraine McMillan were paid during her final full council meeting, with the council leader thanking her for a 'wonderful contribution'.

Glasgow Live · Jun 30, 2023

East Renfrewshire boundary change concerns dismissed as 'scaremongering'

The council has said proposed changes to the Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries in East Renfrewshire are 'not acceptable'.

Glasgow Live · Jun 29, 2023

East Renfrewshire school's new tartan skirt policy defended after cost concerns raised

Some parents had raised concerns over the cost of the new tartan skirt and a councillor said it wasn't an appropriate change during a cost of living crisis.

Glasgow Live · Jun 29, 2023

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East Renfrewshire Council says constituency boundary changes 'not acceptable'

Planned parliamentary boundary changes in East Renfrewshire are “not acceptable”, the council has said, ahead of an expected call for an inquiry…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023

East Renfrewshire boundary changes 'not acceptable' as call for inquiry expected

Boundaries Scotland are currently reviewing Scottish Parliament constituencies and a draft response from East Renfrewshire Council opposes planned changes.

Glasgow Live · Jun 27, 2023

Neilston 50-metre high wind turbine gets green light despite objections

East Renfrewshire Council say the installation can go ahead, writes Local Democracy Reporting Service reporter Drew Sandelands.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2023

East Renfrewshire 50ft wind turbine plans renewed despite objections

Planning permission had expired but it has now been renewed by the council despite some residents raising concerns about the noise impact.

Glasgow Live · Jun 20, 2023

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Well-established Barrhead pub hits the market for offers over £440,000

The Arthurlie Inn in Barrhead has hit the market for £440,000. It boasts a prominent location in the west end of the East Renfrewshire town's Main Street and overlooks the busy roundabout.

Glasgow Live · Jun 10, 2023

East Renfrewshire wind turbine plan set to be approved despite resident fears

Locals are concerned about noise and a loss of trees, but planners say the proposal should be allowed to go ahead.

Glasgow Live · Jun 6, 2023

East Renfrewshire care home plan on church land can go ahead after appeal

Councillors had rejected the plan for Greenbank Church in Clarkston but the developers appealed to the Scottish Government.

Glasgow Live · May 22, 2023

East Renfrewshire retirement village plan for Caldwell House site has appeal rejected

The developers had appealed to the Scottish Government after East Renfrewshire councillors refused planning permission.

Glasgow Live · May 16, 2023

Cash-strapped council has failed to sell lucrative 'Harry Styles' private registration plate

East Renfrewshire Council said it would make £150,000 by selling off the HS 0 numberplate which they claimed singer Harry Styles could want.

Daily Record · May 14, 2023

Mental health support for East Renfrewshire children set for £1.7m funding boost

Covid-19 funding from the Scottish Government is set to be allocated by councillors at a meeting on Thursday.

Glasgow Live · May 9, 2023

Tories slammed for blocking vapes ban in town swamped by disposable e-cigs tsunami

Councillors in East Renfrewshire actively rejected calls for a ban of the polluting single-use gadgets after local Conservatives torpedoed the move.

Daily Record · Apr 29, 2023

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Glasgow Live · Apr 27, 2023

Call for ban on single-use vapes rejected in East Renfrewshire as Tories oppose bid

Nine councils have agreed to support a ban but Conservatives in East Renfrewshire said it would be 'draconian' and disposable vapes are 'preventing deaths'.

Glasgow Live · Apr 25, 2023

Cost of East Renfrewshire centre for excellence to help child victims soars by over £780k

East Renfrewshire councillors will be asked to agree to providing more funding as officials believe the pioneering project is of 'significant importance'.

Glasgow Live · Apr 21, 2023

Investigation launched after firearms found in popular Renfrewshire park

Officers were called to Rouken Glen Park in East Renfrewshire on Friday afternoon after two weapons were discovered. The force is now examining the firearms and where they came from.

Daily Record · Apr 14, 2023

Scots parents tell of horror at being reported to social services for misgendering their autistic child

The East Renfrewshire couple - whose two vulnerable teenagers have expressed gender dysphoria - say the stress caused by the intervention during family therapy has been a 'living nightmare'.

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Glasgow Live · Apr 6, 2023

Renfrewshire charity celebrating helping 6,000 people in memory of organ donor

East Renfrewshire Good Causes has hit an impressive milestone by helping over 6,000 people in memory of an organ donor who helped founder Russell Macmillan.

Glasgow Live · Mar 29, 2023

East Renfrewshire social care 'in dire straits' as £7m cuts agreed

Care will be prioritised under plans to save £3.2m as officials said there isn't 'sufficient' funding to deliver the same level of service.

Glasgow Live · Mar 28, 2023

East Renfrewshire's cuts set to see social care prioritised to hose most in need

People with lower levels of need wouldn't be able to receive care as a funding shortfall means a prioritisation framework is set to be rolled out.

Glasgow Live · Mar 14, 2023

East Renfrewshire staff burnout warning as squeezed council budgets put services at risk

East Renfrewshire's chief executive has laid out the financial struggles faced by the council in a report, while councillors called on COSLA to lobby for change.

Glasgow Live · Mar 7, 2023

East Renfrewshire schools face impact of 'unnecessary' cuts, councillor warns

East Renfrewshire Council's budget was approved last week, and included just over £4m of savings, which the SNP has said will impact education provision.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2023

Former Conservative councillor campaigning for Scottish Labour

A FORMER Conservative councillor and one-time Brexit Party candidate is now campaigning for Scottish Labour, The National can reveal.

Glasgow Live · Mar 2, 2023

East Renfrewshire council tax will rise by 6 per cent as part of approved budget which will see jobs cut

Councillors in East Renfrewshire met on Wednesday to set a budget for 2023 to 2024 and faced an £18 million funding shortfall.

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