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
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. Glasgow Live · Feb 27, 2023
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'. Glasgow Live · Feb 7, 2023
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. Glasgow Live · Feb 6, 2023
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. Glasgow Live · Jan 31, 2023
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. Glasgow Live · Jan 31, 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
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". Glasgow Live · Jan 31, 2023
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. Glasgow Live · Jan 24, 2023
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. Daily Record · Jan 18, 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 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'. Glasgow Live · Jan 17, 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
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. Daily Record · Dec 30, 2022
Glasgow Live · Dec 26, 2022 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.
Glasgow Live · Dec 15, 2022 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.
Glasgow Live · Dec 13, 2022 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.
Glasgow Live · Dec 13, 2022 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.
Glasgow Live · Nov 29, 2022 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.
Glasgow Live · Nov 21, 2022 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.
Glasgow Live · Oct 31, 2022 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.
Glasgow Live · Oct 25, 2022 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.
Glasgow Live · Oct 18, 2022 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.
Daily Record · Oct 18, 2022 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.
Glasgow Live · Oct 11, 2022 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.