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Investigation launched after firearms found in popular Renfrewshire park

Officers were called to Rouken Glen Park in East Renfrewshire on Friday afternoon after two weapons were discovered. The force is now examining the firearms and where they came from.

Glasgow Live

Scots parents tell of horror at being reported to social services for misgendering their autistic child

The East Renfrewshire couple - whose two vulnerable teenagers have expressed gender dysphoria - say the stress caused by the intervention during family therapy has been a 'living nightmare'.

Daily Record

Renfrewshire charity celebrating helping 6,000 people in memory of organ donor

East Renfrewshire Good Causes has hit an impressive milestone by helping over 6,000 people in memory of an organ donor who helped founder Russell Macmillan.

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East Renfrewshire social care 'in dire straits' as £7m cuts agreed

Care will be prioritised under plans to save £3.2m as officials said there isn't 'sufficient' funding to deliver the same level of service.

Glasgow Live

East Renfrewshire's cuts set to see social care prioritised to hose most in need

People with lower levels of need wouldn't be able to receive care as a funding shortfall means a prioritisation framework is set to be rolled out.

Glasgow Live

East Renfrewshire staff burnout warning as squeezed council budgets put services at risk

East Renfrewshire's chief executive has laid out the financial struggles faced by the council in a report, while councillors called on COSLA to lobby for change.

Glasgow Live

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

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Former Conservative councillor campaigning for Scottish Labour

A FORMER Conservative councillor and one-time Brexit Party candidate is now campaigning for Scottish Labour, The National can reveal.

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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

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

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

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

East Renfrewshire garden waste price hike an 'unfair burden'

Cabinet members approved lifting the cost of a permit by £20 but Conservative councillors have called for the decision to be reconsidered.

Glasgow Live

Demand exceeding supply for East Renfrewshire social housing as homelessness rises

The council's housing convener said increasing homelessness is 'the next pandemic in Scotland' as the council agreed to extend changes to its lettings policy.

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East Renfrewshire garden waste collection permit cost increased

The £20 uplift will be rolled out at the start of the new financial year and residents will also be able to buy an extra bin if they need one.

Glasgow Live

Rugby star eyes up rare number plate after East Renfrewshire approves sale

East Renfrewshire Council is planning to sell the HS 0 plate and has caught the interest of an England rugby player.

Glasgow Live

School meal debt in East Renfrewshire written off to help struggling families

It was reported that over 80% of the debt was balances of £20 or under and these would be "uneconomical to pursue".

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East Renfrewshire garden waste permit cost to rise as council faces £19m budget gap

East Renfrewshire Council officials have said the move would cover the cost of providing the service as well as creating a 'small amount' of extra income.

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Daily Record

Foodbank hero Stan Esson named East Renfrewshire citizen of the year in Provost Award

He was recognised for going the extra mile for communities across the area.

Glasgow Live

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.

Glasgow Live

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

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.

Daily Record

Actor Matt Littleson catches big break alongside Line of Duty star Martin Compston

The 27-year-old appeared in BBC mini-series Mayflies over the Christmas period.

Glasgow Live

Hundreds of households left without water on Christmas Day after supply issue

Hundreds of households in East Renfrewshire were left without water on Christmas Day due to an issue with their local water network. The issues are set to continue into Boxing Day for some residents.

Glasgow Live

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.

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