Items Of Business
Apologies
Apologies from members.
Declarations of Interest and Transparency Statements
Members are asked to declare an interest or make a transparency statement in any item(s) on the agenda and to provide a brief explanation of the nature of the interest or the transparency statement.
Minutes of Meetings of Council, Boards and Panels (attached under separate cover)
Report by Director of Finance & Resources
Report by Chief Social Work Officer
Report by Chief Executive
Report by Chief Executive (Please note that the Appendices to the report are attached to this agenda under separate cover)
Report by Director of Finance & Resources
Report by Chief Executive
Report by Director of Environment, Housing and Infrastructure
Report by Director of Finance & Resources
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School Crossing Patrollers
Renfrewshire Council agrees that any removal of school crossing patrollers must be referred back to the ILE Board as agreed by the Board Convener at the March 2025 board meeting."
"Renfrewshire: A welcoming place.
Renfrewshire Council is deeply concerned by rise in anti-migrant, racist rhetoric exhibited nationally and across the globe, and condemns all attempts to scapegoat migrants, and particularly refugees fleeing the worst of situations, for global issues.
Renfrewshire Council agrees that the current Labour Government must work to improve the lengthy wait for asylum applications to be processed. Renfrewshire Council also calls for the reinstatement of the Family Reunification Scheme, noting that 92% of the beneficiaries of this scheme are women and girls fleeing war and persecution.
Renfrewshire has a proud history of welcoming and supporting refugees to settle here and become part of our communities and recognises the rich contributions they and other migrants who choose Renfrewshire as their home make to the area.
Renfrewshire Council reaffirms its commitment to welcoming refugees and migrants who choose to make Renfrewshire their home.
Renfrewshire Council will write to the Prime Minister asserting our view that the ‘pause’ on Family Reunification Scheme must be removed, and work must be done at pace to improve waiting times for Asylum Applications to be processed."
"Proposed Closure of GP Surgery and Dispensary in Langbank
In light of the very disappointing decision of the Inverclyde IJB to approve the proposed closure of the GP surgery and dispensary in Langbank, Council agrees to write to the chief officer of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board to request that they co-ordinate with relevant HSCPs and IJBs to enable that the village of Langbank and surrounding areas within Renfrewshire be moved into the jurisdiction of Renfrewshire HSCP at the earliest opportunity.
This move will correct an historic anomaly whereby a body of local elected representatives from another local authority area take decisions for the provision of health and social care for people out with their own boundaries of responsibility.
Renfrewshire Council will support the people Langbank in all efforts to reinstate GP services within the village."
"Council acknowledges that the Renfrewshire IJB made decisions at its meeting last week that may well have far reaching consequences for some of our most vulnerable communities and their families.
Council therefore agrees that a report detailing the changes to Health and Social Care Services be brought to the next full Council meeting in order that councillors get an understanding of the implications of those decisions."
“Support for Alzheimer Scotland’s Stop the Cuts Campaign
This Council supports Alzheimer Scotland’s Stop the Cuts campaign. People with dementia and their carers deserve the right care, at the right time, in the right place. We support the introduction of clear dementia care pathway guarantees that set out the level and standard of care that everyone affected by dementia, including carers, should expect and receive.
We believe every person with dementia in Scotland deserves:
• Access to quality, local support throughout every stage of their condition
• A clear, national care pathway, not a postcode lottery
• The same priority in the health system as other people living with major illnesses
We call upon the Scottish Government and Renfrewshire Health & Social Care Partnership to work together with Alzheimer Scotland to protect dementia services, and build a national, consistent standard of care that ends the postcode lottery for good.”
"Change Standing Orders To Issue Agendas 7 Days In Advance Of Meetings
The issuing of agendas is bound by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, and is set out in the Council’s Standing Orders. Council and Board agendas must be issued three clear days before a meeting. For these purposes Renfrewshire Council includes weekends.
The three clear days set out in the Act is the minimum requirement, and each Council can and does have its own practices in relation to the issuing of agendas. This results in a post code lottery, with elected members, and the public, in some authorities receiving access to Board papers up to 10 days in advance of meetings.
The current practice in Renfrewshire can result in elected members receiving papers (often comprising hundreds of pages) less than 4 clear days in advance of meetings. This limits the time available to scrutinise content and discriminates against elected members with disabilities such as dyslexia or visual impairments.
Council agrees to change Standing Orders to enable Board Agendas to be issued a minimum of 7 days (inclusive of weekends) in advance of meetings."
"Removal of officer’s delegated powers in relation to proposed removal of school crossing patrollers
This Council believes that the removal of school crossing patrols must not be carried out without elected members being able to vote on these proposals. To enable this the delegated powers relating to the proposed removal of school crossing patrollers, which currently sits with officers (specifically the Director of Environment, Housing and Infrastructure), will be removed.
Serious concerns have been raised by parents and community representatives around the way in which the proposed removal of school crossing patrollers has been determined, and the lack of any meaningful consultation process. Proposals will therefore be paused, and any decision on these proposals will be assigned to the elected members of the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Board."
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B776 Crossing Patroller
Renfrewshire Council agrees to reinstate the crossing patrolled service at the B776 Bowfield Road, Howwood, and at Beith Road/Fraser Avenue, Johnstone."
"Strathclyde Pension Fund
Council notes with deep concern the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, and the findings of the United Nations, Amnesty International, and other human rights organisations that Israel’s actions constitute war crimes and serious violations of international law.
Over 65,000 Palestinians have been killed with hundreds of thousands more injured by Israeli forces. Health workers and journalists have become targets for an Israeli regime desperate to hide the scale of its war crimes from future generations.
Gaza now faces an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, with over 80% of the population facing food insecurity, and UN-backed food security experts now stating that a famine is unfolding in Gaza, primarily due to Israeli blockades of humanitarian aid.
Council understands that the Strathclyde Pension Fund - one of Europe’s largest pension funds with over 277,000 members - continues to invest in companies that supply arms, military technology, or other support used in Israel’s war crimes and violations, including those operating in illegal Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.
Council believes pension funds should not be invested in companies complicit in breaches of international law, particularly amid this ongoing and escalating crisis. Our investments must reflect our commitment to justice, human rights, and ethical governance.
Council will contact the Strathclyde Pension Fund Committee to express our strong condemnation of Israel’s ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people, and to urge the Fund to urgently review its investment portfolio and divest from companies linked to or complicit in Israel’s war crimes and violations of international law."
“Pest Control - Solar Panels
Pigeons are known for carrying diseases. This council wishes to advise all residents who have or intend to install solar panels on their roofs that it is strongly advised that, in order to prevent bird access, particularly of the likes of pigeons, for their own health and that of their neighbours, that the gap between the solar panel and the roof line should be sealed off with either mesh or netting.
Council to include such advice on their website and for the Planning Department to issue this advice where appropriate.”
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Motion: To acknowledge and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Trinity High School Renfrew
Renfrewshire Council offers its warm congratulations to the staff and pupils of Trinity High School Renfrew on its 50th Anniversary.
Opening in 1975 Trinity High has long held close ties to local parishes, primary schools and the communities it serves.
The school’s values of dedication to academic excellence, personal development, and strong community values, are evident in its academic achievements, HMIE Inspections and the esteem in which it is held locally.
A recent inspection noted among its key strengths; strong compassionate leadership empowering staff to lead improvements across the school, and the very caring and nurturing ethos across the school. Also recognised are the positive approaches to supporting young people’s wellbeing, which have resulted in young people who have a strong sense of belonging and feel valued at Trinity High School.
Congratulations to all the staff and pupils on their achievements in this their Golden Jubilee year."