The Latest Breaking News from East Renfrewshire

Afghan families to get East Renfrewshire homes after council approval secured

Private rented and social housing properties will be provided to families but councillors criticised the Home Office for being "slow" to find homes for those fleeing the Taliban.

Glasgow Live · Apr 11, 2022

Afghan refugees set to get East Renfrewshire homes if council approves

Up to six families could be welcomed to East Renfrewshire if the council's cabinet agrees to the proposal at a meeting on Thursday.

Glasgow Live · Apr 5, 2022

Fuel prices in Renfrewshire amongst country's most affordable, research finds

Survey reckons county is among one of the top spots to fill up your car.

Daily Record · Apr 1, 2022

Council tax set to rise as East Renfrewshire faces £9.5 million budget gap

Councillors will meet to set the budget for the coming financial year on Thursday and £5.2 million is expected to be taken from reserves

Glasgow Live · Mar 1, 2022

East Renfrewshire Council ready to hand over keys to 90 new homes

The development was built in partnership with Taylor Wimpey and CCG and will see families move in to the new-build properties in the coming months.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2022

'Tormented' victims of East Renfrewshire paedophile teacher speak out

Former music teacher William Wright, 81, was jailed for abusing female students at Eastwood High between 1974-90 but a parole hearing nearly saw him released on a home detention curfew.

Glasgow Live · Feb 21, 2022

East Renfrewshire leisure and learning campus approved as schools to be knocked down

East Renfrewshire's planning committee approved plans for a new home for Neilston Primary, St Thomas’ Primary and the Madras Family Centre at a meeting yesterday.

Glasgow Live · Feb 17, 2022

East Renfrewshire set to demolish primary school for new leisure and learning campus

East Renfrewshire's planning committee has been recommended to approve the council's proposal, which would provide a new home for two primary schools and a nursery.

Glasgow Live · Feb 14, 2022

East Renfrewshire could drop 'Intrusive' questions about sexual health from wellbeing survey

The council has been meeting with parent councils to gather views on the controversial Scottish Government questionnaire and has a 'tentative' plan to roll out the census.

Glasgow Live · Feb 4, 2022

East Renfrewshire request for Gaelic education to be offered to primary pupils

The council is now carrying out an assessment to determine whether there is sufficient demand for Gaelic Medium Primary Education in East Renfrewshire and will complete a report in February.

Glasgow Live · Feb 1, 2022