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Councillor James MacLaren

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  • Election History
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  • Surgeries
Councillor James MacLaren
Elected:
05 May 2017
First Elected
06 April 1995
Party:
Scottish Conservative and Unionist
Ward:
Ward 11 (Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank)
Address:
9B Underwood Lane
Paisley
PA1 2SL
Telephone No:
0300 300 1291
Job Title:
Department:
Renfrewshire Council

Election History

ElectedRetiredReason
Thu 6 Apr 1995 Wed 5 May 1999  
Thu 3 May 2012 Thu 4 May 2017 Local Government Elections
Fri 5 May 2017  

Party Representation History

PartyFromTo
Scottish Conservative and UnionistThu 3 May 2012 Thu 4 May 2017
Scottish Conservative and UnionistFri 5 May 2017

Ward Representation History

WardFromTo
Ward 10 (Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank)Thu 3 May 2012 Thu 4 May 2017
Ward 11 (Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank)Fri 5 May 2017

Current Committee Memberships

Past Committee Memberships

Past CommitteePast RolePast Joining DatePast Leaving Date
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Leadership Board Member22 May 201726 November 2020
Houston, Crosslee, Linwood, Riverside and Erskine Local Area Committee Member18 May 201727 September 2018
Renfrewshire Appointment Board - Assistant Director - Schools Member16 September 201604 May 2017
Renfrewshire Appointment Boards Member23 March 201504 May 2017
Chief Executive Member23 March 201504 May 2017

Personal Register of Interests

Meeting Declarations

Committee NameMeeting DateNatureView
Communities, Housing & Planning Policy Board20 August 2019Non-Pecuniary View
Leadership Board19 February 2020Non-Pecuniary View
Communities, Housing & Planning Policy Board18 August 2020Non-Pecuniary View
Communities, Housing & Planning Policy Board27 October 2020Non-Pecuniary View
DateTitleNotes
There are no training records for this member.
DateFromDescriptionValue
Mon, 17 May 2021Marr HallDiscount on Mar Garden Spa gift voucher£100
Click here to to view summaries of the Councillors expenses claims for the last five financial years.

Surgeries -

Note change to Bishopton venue (now Primary School) - commences November 2021

No surgeries currently at Langbank.  Searching for new venue.

Venue

Date

Time

Cargill Hall, Bridge of Weir

2nd Monday of every month

6.30pm

Bishopton Primary School

3rd Monday of every month

6.30pm
   

 
 

Surgery details may change, particularly during school and public holidays. 

Member Attendance

Attendance Summary

SummaryCountPercentage
Expected attendances29 
Present as expected2897%
Absent13%
Apologies received00% of absences
In attendance (as a visitor)0 

Attendance Details

Meeting DateCommitteeAttendance
27 Oct 2020 13:00 Communities, Housing & Planning Policy Board Attended
4 Nov 2020 13:00 Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board Attended
17 Nov 2020 14:00 Local Review Body. Absent
20 Nov 2020 10:00 Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board. Attended
26 Nov 2020 09:30 Council Attended
17 Dec 2020 09:30 Council Attended
19 Jan 2021 13:00 Communities, Housing & Planning Policy Board Attended
26 Jan 2021 16:00 Communities, Housing & Planning Policy Board Attended
27 Jan 2021 13:00 Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board Attended
28 Jan 2021 18:00 Local Partnership - Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton & Langbank Attended
29 Jan 2021 10:00 Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board. Attended
4 Feb 2021 18:00 Local Partnership - The Villages Attended
4 Mar 2021 09:30 Council Attended
16 Mar 2021 13:00 Communities, Housing & Planning Policy Board Attended
24 Mar 2021 13:00 Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board Attended
26 Mar 2021 10:00 Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board. Attended
14 Apr 2021 14:00 Communities, Housing & Planning Policy Board Attended
13 May 2021 09:30 Council Attended
18 May 2021 15:00 Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee Attended
18 May 2021 13:00 Communities, Housing & Planning Policy Board Attended
26 May 2021 13:00 Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board Attended
10 Jun 2021 18:00 Local Partnership - The Villages Attended
17 Jun 2021 18:00 Local Partnership - Erskine, Inchinnan, Bishopton & Langbank Attended
24 Jun 2021 09:30 Council Attended
17 Aug 2021 13:00 Communities, Housing & Planning Policy Board Attended
17 Aug 2021 15:00 Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee Attended
25 Aug 2021 13:00 Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board Attended
17 Sep 2021 10:00 Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board. Attended
26 Oct 2021 15:00 Police and Fire & Rescue Scrutiny Sub-Committee Attended