The Latest Breaking News from East Renfrewshire Council

Park wasteland to be converted into attractive green space

The Carlibar Park development will also see changes to the flow of the Levern Water.

Daily Record · Jul 7, 2022

Huge £20 million Barrhead and Thornliebank bid launched including new park

East Renfrewshire Council is submitting a bid to the UK Government's levelling up fund in an effort to secure cash for the regeneration of the two areas.

Glasgow Live · Jul 5, 2022

East Renfrewshire councillor quits administration just weeks after election

Councillor David Macdonald, who represents Clarkston, Netherlee and Williamwood, has also stepped down from his role as convener for health and social care.

Glasgow Live · Jul 4, 2022

Labour to run East Renfrewshire amid accusations of 'backroom deal with toxic Tories'

A coalition between the SNP and Labour has been cast aside as a new minority administration was formed with the support of East Renfrewshire Council's two independent councillors.

Glasgow Live · May 26, 2022

This is who could control Scotland's councils after local elections

THE dust may have settled after Scotland’s council elections, but for the most part there is still a lot of work to be done before new…

The National (Scotland) · May 11, 2022

SNP become largest party in East Renfrewshire for first time as coalition talks expected

No party stood enough candidates to secure a majority, but SNP group leader East Renfrewshire described their six-councillor haul as a 'historic result'

Glasgow Live · May 6, 2022

East Renfrewshire Election 2022: parties have their say ahead of vote

There are over 40 candidates hoping to be elected as one of 18 councillors across five wards on East Renfrewshire Council.

Glasgow Live · May 4, 2022

East Renfrewshire housing bid set for approval despite more than 1000 objections

Planning officials at East Renfrewshire Council have recommended Dawn Homes' proposal to build 90 homes at Kirkton Road for approval, but more than 1000 people objected to development on the land.

Glasgow Live · Apr 19, 2022

Petition launched to reject Barrhead McDonald's to prevent town becoming fast-food capital of East Renfrewshire

McDonald’s has lodged plans for a £4 million double drive-thru development off Bowerwalls Place.

Daily Record · Apr 15, 2022

East Renfrewshire Council Election 2022 - who I can vote for

Across five wards, 18 councillors will be elected in East Renfrewshire at May's local government elections.

Glasgow Live · Apr 12, 2022