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Renfrewshire Council · 26 February 2026
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17/02/2026 Notice of Meeting and Agenda Council Date Time Venue Thursday, 26 February 2026 09:30 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire), Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN Membership Provost Lorraine Cameron (Convener): Councillor Iain Nicolson (Leader): Councillor Cathy McEwan (Depute Convener): Councillor Jacqueline Cameron (Depute Leader): Councillor Jennifer Adam: Councillor Fiona Airlie-Nicolson: Councillor Alison Ann-Dowling: Councillor Stephen Burns: Councillor Michelle Campbell: Councillor Graeme Clark: Councillor Carolann Davidson: Councillor Eddie Devine: Councillor Andy Doig: Councillor Audrey Doig: Councillor Chris Gilmour: Councillor Edward Grady: Councillor Gillian Graham: Councillor Neill Graham: Councillor John Gray: Councillor Anne Hannigan: Councillor John Hood: Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes: Councillor Robert Innes: Councillor Alec Leishman: Councillor Bruce MacFarlane: Councillor James MacLaren: Councillor Kenny MacLaren: Councillor Mags MacLaren: Councillor Colin McCulloch: Councillor Janis McDonald: Councillor David McGonigle: Councillor Jamie McGuire: Councillor Marie McGurk: Councillor Iain McMillan: Councillor John McNaughtan: Councillor Kevin Montgomery: Councillor Sam Mullin: Councillor Will Mylet: Councillor Jim Paterson: Councillor Emma Rodden: Councillor John Shaw: Councillor Ben Smith: Councillor Andy Steel: Members of the Press and Public Members of the press and public wishing to attend the meeting should report to the customer service centre where they will be met and directed to the meeting. Hybrid Meeting Please note that this meeting is scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers. However, it is a hybrid meeting and arrangements have been made for members to join the meeting remotely should they wish. MARK CONAGHAN Head of Corporate Governance
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17/02/2026 Further Information This is a meeting which is open to members of the public. A copy of the agenda and reports for this meeting will be available for inspection prior to the meeting at the Customer Service Centre, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley and online at http://renfrewshire.cmis.uk.com/renfrewshire/CouncilandBoards.aspx For further information, please email democratic-services@renfrewshire.gov.uk Webcasting of Council Meeting This meeting will be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site – at the start of the meeting the Provost will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed. Generally the public seating areas will not be filmed. The cameras focus on the main participants. If you have any queries regarding this please contact Committee Services on democratic-services@renfrewshire.gov.uk. To find the webcast please navigate to: https://renfrewshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home and select the meeting from the calendar. Information Bulletin To reduce the reporting of routine operational matters to Policy Boards, to allow Boards to focus on major policy issues and to streamline business for Members’ consideration and determination, a Bulletin, issued in line with the Council meeting timetable, is produced. The Bulletin is intended to provide members with a concise summary of significant decisions and action taken by officers in the exercise of their delegated powers, and details of issues which do not require a decision. A copy of the Bulletin has been attached under separate cover to this agenda. Procedures for Budget Meeting Copies of the notes of the procedures to be followed in respect of consideration of (i) the Revenue Estimates and Council Tax; and (ii) the Housing Revenue Account Budgets, Rent Levels and Capital Investment Plans are attached to the relevant reports. Section 112 Statement Members’ attention is drawn to the enclosed statement regarding declarations in terms of Section 112 of the Local Government Finance Act, 1992.
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17/02/2026 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. 1 Provost's Update Hear from Provost 2 Minutes of Meetings of Council, Boards and Panels Minutes of Meetings of Council, Boards and Panels (attached under separate cover) 3 Revenue Budget and Council Tax 2026/27 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 9 - 40 4 Non-Housing Capital Investment Programme, Prudential Framework and Treasury Management Strategy, and Capital Strategy 2026/27 – 2035/36 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 41 - 96 5 Housing Revenue Account Budget & Rent Levels 2026/27 to 2027/28 and Housing Capital Investment Plan 2026/27 to 2030/31 Joint report by Directors of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure and Finance & Resources 97 - 116 6 Governance Arrangements Report by Director of Finance & Resources 117 - 118 7 Notice of Motion 1 by Provost L Cameron and Councillor Paterson "Declaration of ‘Dolly Day’ in Renfrewshire Council notes: • That 2026 marks the 80th birthday of Dolly Parton, an internationally respected artist, philanthropist and advocate for literacy.
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17/02/2026 • That Dolly Parton is the founder of the Imagination Library, a globally recognised early years literacy programme which gifts free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five. • That the Imagination Library operates successfully in Renfrewshire, supporting families, improving early language development, encouraging a lifelong love of reading, and helping to reduce educational inequality. • That early years literacy is strongly linked to improved educational outcomes, wellbeing, confidence, and life chances for children across all communities. Council recognises: • The significant positive impact the Imagination Library has had for children and families across Renfrewshire, particularly in supporting early learning, parental engagement, and inclusion. • The value of partnership working between the Council, community organisations, and national partners in delivering the Imagination Library locally. • Dolly Parton’s enduring commitment to children, education and opportunity, which aligns closely with Renfrewshire Council’s priorities around tackling inequality, improving wellbeing, and investing in our youngest residents. Council therefore resolves: • To formally declare a ‘Dolly Day’ in Renfrewshire, to be marked annually, in honour of Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday and her outstanding contribution to literacy and early years development through the Imagination Library. • To use ‘Dolly Day’ as an opportunity to celebrate reading, imagination and learning, and to promote the benefits of the Imagination Library to families across Renfrewshire. • To encourage schools, early years settings, libraries, and community organisations to participate in age-appropriate celebrations and activities which highlight the importance of books, storytelling and imagination. • To reaffirm the Council’s support for initiatives that improve early years outcomes and help ensure every child in Renfrewshire has the best possible start in life." 8 Notice of Motion 2 by Councillors Davidson and McDonald "Renfrewshire Carers Centre 30th Anniversary
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17/02/2026 Council notes that January 2026 marked the 30th anniversary of Renfrewshire Carers Centre, established from the campaigning work of “Carers Action Renfrew District” and funding from the Princess Royal Carers Trust. A year of celebratory activity follows. Council recognises the growth of the centre, which started with 2 members of staff and has grown to 81 staff and over 30 volunteers, to help meet the identified needs of carers locally. Council recognises the major social and economic contribution the centre has in Renfrewshire and congratulates all the staff, volunteers and carers involved over the last 30 years." 9 Notice of Motion 3 by Councillors N Graham and McGonigle "Council agrees with Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar that the leadership in Downing Street must change. Council further agrees that Sir Keir Starmer should resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom."