The Latest Breaking News from Alison AnnDowling

Renfrewshire Council 'can't afford more failure' as cost reductions of £36 million needed over next three years

Councillors met to discuss the issue recently.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Renfrewshire councillor's funding call to prevent 'mischief' from bored youths

Alison Ann-Dowling reckons young people in the area need more to keep them occupied.

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023

Renfrewshire school meal costs set to rise for first time in five years

The change - which has been criticised for being implemented during times of "extreme poverty" - will kick in from Monday, April 17.

Daily Record · Apr 4, 2023

Labour politician 'betrayed party with appearance at anti-trans rally', Greens say

SCOTTISH Labour have been accused of failing the party’s trans supporters by ignoring complaints about one of their elected representatives.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 23, 2022

'Bulls***': Watch key council meeting get derailed by fury over independence flag

UNIONISTS disturbed a key council meeting to complain about an elected member displaying a Yes flag in their own home – with one even suggesting…

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30, 2022

Increase in Renfrewshire Council's predicted budget deficit branded 'worrying' at key meeting

A potential black hole of £31m in the next three years, first estimated in June, has already deteriorated to £35m.

Daily Record · Sep 29, 2022

Green light for half a million pounds worth of cost-of-living measures in Renfrewshire

A broad package of support was approved by councillors at Wednesday's Leadership Board.

Daily Record · Sep 15, 2022

Houston councillor to hold public meeting regarding housing development

The meeting will ensure that all residents have the information they need about the planning application

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Family applauded for raising awareness of dangers of open water swimming after teen's death

William McNally, 13, died on June 5 last year after getting into trouble in the water at the Clay Pits in Linwood.

Daily Record · Jul 5, 2022

Council chiefs warn £35 million in savings could be needed in three years to plug 'black hole'

A catalogue of measures will be required if Renfrewshire Council is to close an estimated gap of some £44m.

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2022