Renaming of Andrew Avenue, Renfrew
Renfrewshire Council · 14 May 2026
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Council On: 14th May 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Chief Executive ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Renaming of Andrew Avenue, Renfrew ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The purpose of this report is to advise of the outcome of a consultation with residents of Andrew Avenue in Renfrew with regards to a Council motion regarding the potential renaming of that street. 1.2 The outcome of the consultation is set out in section 4 of this report. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that Council: 1) Note the outcome of the consultation process and reach a view on the Council’s proposed next steps for the renaming of Andrew Avenue in Renfrew. ___________________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 At its meeting of 11 December 2025, Council agreed the following motion: Council notes the recent stripping of titles from the from Andrew Mountbatten- Windsor by The Crown, and the ongoing national concern regarding his behaviour and character.
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PUBLIC Council further notes that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, as former Prince, has the honour of having Andrew Avenue in Renfrew named for him. Council confirms its position that persons having a street named after them are being given a great honour, and that those persons should therefore be honourable and worthy of the recognition. Given the change in Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s status, Council directs officers to initiate a consultation with the street’s residents on the possibility of renaming Andrew Avenue. ___________________________________________________________________ 4. Consultation on Renaming Andrew Avenue, Renfrew 4.1 A consultation was held with the fifty-two residents households of Andrew Avenue, Renfrew between 10 and 31 March 2026. The consultation made use of CoSLA’s “Consul” consultation tool which restricted votes and comments to households living on Andrew Avenue, Renfrew (as per the Council motion). Households were asked: ‘Would your household support a formal proposal to change the name of Andrew Avenue in Renfrew?’ Residents were offered options of voting yes, no, or that there were mixed opinions within the household, with an opportunity provided to add comments. 4.2 Twenty-two of the fifty-two households invited to participate in the poll responded (42%), providing the following results: Yes – 4 votes (18%) No – 16 votes (73%) Mixed opinion – 2 votes (9%) 4.3 Comments received during the consultation are set out in Appendix 1. ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial – None. 2. HR & Organisational Development – None. 3. Community/Council Planning – None 4. Legal – To formally change the name of Andrew Avenue would require a statutory process including statutory consultation. 5. Property/Assets – None.
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PUBLIC 6. Information Technology – None. 7. Equality & Human Rights - The recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report. If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website. 8. Health & Safety - None 9. Procurement – None. 10. Risk - None 11. Privacy Impact – None. 12. Climate Risk – None 13. Children’s Rights – None 14. Cosla Policy Position – None. _______________________________________________________ List of Background Papers None Appendices Appendix 1 – comments received as part of the Renaming Andrew Avenue, Renfrew consultation ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Alan Williamson, Strategy & Place Manager, alan.williamson@renfrewshire.gov.uk, 07811 053968
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PUBLIC Appendix 1 Comments received as part of the Renaming Andrew Avenue, Renfrew, Consultation The cost and inconvenience to change detail on all documentation is ridiculous. Also having learning difficulties where filling out forms and notification to inform everywhere will require support. Lastly given the local authorities ability especially with council tax to get details correct is a disaster waiting to happen. Are the council going to pay for the change of address on driving licences and all the paperwork? This is a ridiculous waste of money added to the cost in time for all residents to notify/change all necessary documents etc. Find another Andrew to name it in honour of. Life moves on and see it as just a street name. Also I really don't want the inconvenience of having to change everything my name is on especially when I only did it a year ago moving here Let's keep the name and find another Andrew to honour. Save the headache and nominate someone else more worthy. I feel it would be a significant hassle for households to change details with multiple organisations / companies etc as a family and possible expense and stress. Leaves open an opportunity for mistakes and confusion. 100% do not want the street renamed due to the extra hassle of changing address with driving licence, insurance, bills etc Didn’t know Andrew Avenue was named after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. I don’t agree as this would only cost money to change all of my documents why not just call the road St Andrew Avenue or just leave it as it is I don’t even associate the street name with the former prince it just wasting money that could go to better use in the community We totally agree the name Andrew is totally unacceptable if associated with the former prince, but how will this affect the documents relating to our address. Please do not (re)name the Avenue after a person. I honestly don't want my street name to be associated with any (redacted). Please change it and don't give any person names, just call it some nice flower names, please... Council funds would be better spent elsewhere, who or what the named person is or has done is irrelevant to the street name.
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PUBLIC I do not agree with the proposed name change. While I understand that some may support it, the practical impact on residents such as changing addresses and updating official records outweighs the benefits. I would prefer the name to remain unchanged. Can we not just use the name St (saint) Andrew Avenue, - who we all know is patron saint of Scotland, but I agree who is going to pick up the cost with regards to changing of documents, will we get a reduction in our council tax to offset the expense.