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The Latest Breaking News from East Renfrewshire

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Barrhead Men's Shed gets 25-year lease from East Renfrewshire to 'secure future'

Councillors approved leasing four industrial estate units after a request from the charity a number of funding streams were ending this year.

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East Renfrewshire council offices to close over festive period to save money

Two office buildings will close as many workers will be on annual leave, allowing the council to save money on heating and cleaning.

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East Renfrewshire drivers face paying for public electric vehicle chargers

Fees are set to be introduced as Transport Scotland has said free public charging is 'holding back' private sector investment.

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Glasgow secondary school teachers set to strike next month in pay dispute

Glasgow teachers in the SSTA union will strike on Wednesday, December 7 alongside colleagues in East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and West Dunbartonshire.

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Funding bid to refurbish two of East Renfrewshire's 'worst' primary schools

The council have agreed to bid for funding from the Scottish Government to help pay fro the much-needed work.

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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.

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Almost 1000 East Renfrewshire children could be pushed into poverty

Council officials reported analysis has revealed child poverty is set to increase as the cost of living crisis hits East Renfrewshire residents.

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Scots killer caged after 'abandoning' friend to die outside hospital

Ben McCulloch, 28, killed Stephen Quigley, 26, at his home in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire, on March 23, 2021.

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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.

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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.

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East Renfrewshire sets 'Airbnb fees' for short-term lets as licences needed

A licensing regime has been introduced across Scotland which means short-term let owners need to abide by conditions and pay charges.

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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.

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East Renfrewshire police warning after three residents scammed out of over £170k

Residents were urged to report suspected scams after officers revealed a number of incidents of fraud had occurred in the area.

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Life expectancy decreases again for people in Renfrewshire

Folk in the area are living shorter lives, according to new statistics.

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East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure team in final of Scottish Swimming Awards

Leisure boss says: "We want to thank our fantastic swimmers of all ages for their fantastic participation in and out of the pool"

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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

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Scots family search for Good Samaritans who helped dementia-stricken OAP after he left home

Brian Gough, 88, was found outside in the street in his pyjamas with no shoes on after going missing in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire just before 6am.

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Schoolgirls having to ask staff for period products say they're being 'stripped of dignity'

Zara Stuart claims girls at Woodfarm High School in East Renfrewshire are forced to walk for a long time while bleeding to get items such as tampons and sanitary pads.

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Girls 'stripped of dignity' at Scots school after having to ask staff for period products

Zara Stuart, 14, has told how girls at Woodfarm High in East Renfrewshire say they are being left mortified and scared in case they bleed through their school uniforms.

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Permanent memorial to workers could be installed in East Renfrewshire

The SNP group on East Renfrewshire Council has called for an annual commemoration event on Workers' Memorial Day as well as a permanent memorial in the area.

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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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