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New train station in Scottish town to open next month

A NEW train station on the outskirts of Glasgow is set to open next month, Network Rail has said ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27

Busy Scottish road to close for one year as £22.7 million revamp begins

THE £22.7 million transformation of a busy Scottish road has officially begun ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 12, 2024

East Renfrewshire figures show rise in child poverty as 'targeted action needed'

East Renfrewshire has the lowest child poverty rate in Scotland but figures in an annual report showed over 200 more children are now living in poverty.

Glasgow Live · Jul 3, 2023

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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

Warning East Renfrewshire plan to 'remortgage' PFI deals over 50 years 'will cost taxpayer more'

East Renfrewshire Council will spread the cost of PFI payments, such as for schools, over 50 years rather than 25, a move which the council leader said was 'very sensible'.

Glasgow Live · Mar 8, 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.

Glasgow Live · Mar 7, 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.

Glasgow Live · Mar 2, 2023

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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

Plan to open child victim support centre in Newton Mearns faces uncertainty

The cost of redeveloping A-listed Capelrig House has reportedly risen and the 'viability' of a project to help children recover from traumatic experiences is being assessed.

Glasgow Live · Feb 21, 2023

Raising garden waste collection cost £20 'unfair' on East Renfrewshire residents

Conservative councillors believe a £20 increase agreed by the council's cabinet would be an 'unfair burden' on residents.

Glasgow Live · Feb 13, 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 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

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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 · 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 4, 2022

East Renfrewshire faces £30m black hole as cuts and council tax rise expected

Council leader Owen O'Donnell has issued a stark warning over the financial situation which he said is due to long-term underfunding of local authorities.

Glasgow Live · Sep 13, 2022

East Renfrewshire plan to help residents struggling with cost of living

The group will be set up after a Labour amendment to an SNP motion was passed at a full council meeting last week.

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Glasgow Live · Sep 13, 2022

Questions over future of £55m Eastwood leisure centre plan as inflation soars

Planning permission was granted for a new leisure centre and theatre in Eastwood Park in January but councillors have raised concerns over rising costs throughout the project's development.

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

Elderly people have been protected from more than 1 million nuisance and scam calls in East Renfrewshire

Councillor leader says: “Scams are on the rise and fraudsters’ attempts to cause financial loss have become more sophisticated over recent years"

Glasgow Live · Jul 5, 2022

East Renfrewshire SNP accuse Labour of 'attempt to buy vote' with pay increase for Tory councillor

SNP group leader Councillor Tony Buchanan said Labour wanted "to secure Conservative votes to prop up their minority administration" but council leader Owen O'Donnell said the increase was due to an 'expected additional workload'.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 5, 2022

Labour spark fury by increasing Tory councillor's pay by nearly £5000

THE SNP have accused East Renfrewshire’s minority Labour administration of attempting “to buy another vote” after a Conservative…

Glasgow Live · May 26, 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 24, 2022

Battle for East Renfrewshire council as SNP urges Labour to back its bid

Labour intends to run the council with the support of two independents but the SNP, which is the largest single party, will put forward its own plan for a minority administration.

Glasgow Live · May 4, 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.

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