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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.

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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

Schoolgirl's climate campaign wins pledge to cut down on single-use plastics

Emelia, a P6 pupil, launched a petition and created a 'fantastic' presentation on plastic water bottles. She wants a 'healthy planet to grow up in for me and my friends'.

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Reduced bin collections plan fury amid £30m East Renfrewshire Council cuts bid

Barrhead's community council will object to proposals they describe as a "total nightmare".

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East Renfrewshire council headquarters could close to save money

A review of the council's offices is being carried out after the covid pandemic changed the way staff worked. Two options have been drawn up.

Glasgow Live

'Warm banks' planned for East Renfrewshire as residents face fuel poverty

The council is working with community organisations to develop 'warm spaces' which 'will build on existing activities and advice services across a range of sites'.

Glasgow Live

Tory councillor calls for Scottish independence to be put 'on risk list'

A Conservative councillor has asked for Scottish independence to be added to East Renfrewshire’s risk register.

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Call for threat of Scottish independence to be added to council risk register

East Renfrewshire Cllr Gordon Wallace has asked for Scottish independence to be added to the risk register as the Scottish Government wants to hold a referendum next year.

Glasgow Live

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.

Glasgow Live

East Renfrewshire Council concerns at rising staff absence rates

One councillor said excuses were being made each year but another elected member argued staff have done a fantastic job in difficult circumstances in recent years.

Glasgow Live

East Renfrewshire Council launches its Local Actions Plans in a bid to transform neighbourhoods

Town centres will see funding opportunities over the next five years

Daily Record

Schools to close for Queen's funeral

Both Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire councils have confirmed schools, nurseries and family centres will shut on September 19, which is a bank holiday.

Daily Record

East Renfrewshire schools to close on Monday for Queen's funeral

Nurseries, family centres and council offices will also shut on September 19, which is a bank holiday, as a 'mark of respect' to the UK's longest serving monarch.

Glasgow Live

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"

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East Renfrewshire Council raises flag in honour of brave Navy men and women

The Red Ensign flag has been raised to mark Merchant Navy Day to remember the sacrifice of those who kept imports and exports moving

Daily Record

School strikes to continue as unions lambast latest pay offer

Unite, Unison and the GMB warned last night that the proposed three-day strike in East Renfrewshire schools and early years centres will still go ahead unless the dispute over pay is resolved.

Daily Record

Record exam results in East Renfrewshire as highest number ever achieve Highers

Students across the country have been opening the envelope on their future

Glasgow Live

Rouken Glen dog walkers warned of ‘contaminated water’ at popular park near Glasgow

Dog walkers in East Renfrewshire have been warned not to let their pets go near the water at Capelrig Burn, which runs through the popular Rouken Glen Park, as it has been contaminated.

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New neighbours next door

East Renfrewshire Council complete largest house development to date

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Park wasteland to be converted into attractive green space

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

Glasgow Live

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

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

East Renfrewshire homeless presentations increasing year on year

East Renfrewshire Council is reviewing its letting policy as the number of people waiting for an offer of accommodation has remained above 100 households 'at any one time' over the past two years.

Glasgow Live

New East Renfrewshire sports pitch plan delayed due to rising costs

Two replacements projects have been selected after council officials decided not to continue with plans for a new multi-use games area at Dunterlie Resource Centre due to the increased price.

Daily Record

Parents of children with complex needs face summer 'postcode lottery' of care services

An investigation by the Sunday Mail found multiple councils are running summer support services, but a number of Scottish councils are not.

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