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07/05/2026 Notice of Meeting and Agenda Council Date Time Venue Thursday, 14 May 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: 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 MARK CONAGHAN Head of Corporate Governance Page 1 of 30
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07/05/2026 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. 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. Page 2 of 30
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07/05/2026 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 and Capital Budget Update 2026/27 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 7 - 18 4 Governance Arrangements Joint report by Director of Finance & Resources and Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure. 19 - 24 5 Renaming of Andrew Avenue, Renfrew Report by Chief Executive 25 - 30 6 Notice of Motion 1 by Councillor Burns and Provost L Cameron "Council congratulates Craig Ferguson of Paisley on undertaking his 3,000-mile ‘Tartan Trek’ across the United States in support of Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH); commends his efforts to raise awareness of mental health issues and to raise significant funds for the charity; and wishes him every success in completing this." 7 Notice of Motion 2 by Councillors Andy Doig and Rodden "25th Anniversary of Lochwinnoch Arts Festival “Council congratulates Dr Morag Thow and Professor Rowena Murray, on the 25th anniversary of the Lochwinnoch Arts Festival, the longest running community arts event in Renfrewshire, and one in which they have played a central organisational role. The dedication of Dr Thow and Professor Murray, and the wider LAF support team, has allowed nationally and internationally recognised Page 3 of 30
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07/05/2026 artists, comedians, and musicians, to come to Renfrewshire at affordable prices. The Festival has become a pivotal cultural and creative offer attracting people from Renfrewshire and beyond. Council further congratulates the organisers of the Lochwinnoch Feel Good Festival, and the Lochwinnoch Boo Crew, whose passion for building on the example of the LAF have led to new collaborative and community events in the village”." 8 Notice of Motion 3 by Councillors Andy Doig and Hood "Supporting the Red Meat Industry in Renfrewshire “This Council notes that the Scottish red meat industry contributes more than £2 billion to the Scottish economy and supports around 50,000 jobs across the country, and also brings health, and community benefits to consumers. Council supports the red meat industry as a major contributor to the Renfrewshire economy and sustainability of rural Renfrewshire’s villages and communities, shares the concern of the National Farmers Union Scotland about the rise in cheap imported red meat products, and pledges to undertake a feasibility study to see if we can maximise local red meat produce for use in school meals within Renfrewshire as part of a balanced diet”." 9 Notice of Motion 4 by Councillors McMillan and G Graham "Council agrees that it is not acceptable that Johnstone Swimming Pool is closed for much of the day from Monday to Friday. Compared to other public swimming pools in Renfrewshire use of Johnstone Swimming Pool is significantly impacted by reduced opening hours and users negatively affected. Council therefore agrees for officers to meet with One Ren to discuss the possibility of the pool once again being open full time during weekdays." 10 Notice of Motion 5 by Councillors Adam and Hughes "Renfrewshire Council Motion on changes impacting the Motability Scheme Renfrewshire council expresses its deep concern at recent changes impacting the Motability scheme. Which are expected to take affect from 1st July 2026. Council notes that while operational changes to Motability Scheme including the reduction of the annual mileage allowance to 10.000 miles and the increase in excess mileage charges from 5p to 25 pence per mile have been implemented by Motability. These changes arise as a direct consequence of the UK Labour Government's decision to alter the taxation framework under which the scheme operates. Council further notes the application of VAT at 20% to elements of the Page 4 of 30
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07/05/2026 scheme, alongside the introduction of Insurance Premium Tax at 12%, has significantly increased the cost of the Motability Scheme. Council believes that the increased cost is now being passed on to disabled people through reduced allowances, increased charges, restrictions on usage, including limitations on travel outside the UK. Council recognises that the Motability Scheme was established to support disabled people to live independently by providing access to safe. Reliable and where necessary adapted vehicles. Council is concerned that the cumulative effect of these changes’ risks undermining that purpose by increasing costs and restricting mobility for disabled people, particularly those on fixed incomes. Council further believes that access to a Motability Vehicle is not a luxury but a necessity for many disabled people and their families, enabling access to health care. Employment, education, family life and social participation. Therefore, council agrees to, Write to the Chancellor of the Exchequer expressing concern at the impact of recent taxation decisions on the affordability of the Motability Scheme. Call for a review of the tax treatment of the scheme, with the aim of restoring affordability for disabled users. Seek assurance that disabled people will not bear the financial burden of policy decisions that increase the cost of essential mobility support." 11 Notice of Motion 6 by Councillors McMillan and Gilmour "Council wishes to express concern over the level of service it receives from its supplier of bus shelters. In order to resolve this situation Council instructs officers to begin discussions with the supplier on how the service provided can be improved." 12 Notice of Motion 7 by Councillors McMillan and Ann- Dowling "Council believes that the two communities of Johnstone and Linwood should have improved bus links between them than those currently in place. Council therefore instructs officers to contact SPT in order to discuss options that would lead to a higher frequency of buses, different routes and creating services that meet the needs of the two communities." Page 5 of 30
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07/05/2026 13 Notice of Motion 8 by Councillors Innes and Audrey Doig "Bee Happy Houston Council notes the success of the “Bee Happy Houston” group over the past decade in enhancing local biodiversity, improving green spaces and strengthening community spirit; Congratulates all local volunteers who have been involved over the last ten years for their sustained commitment and achievement; Recognises the positive impact of community-led environmental action and Bee Happy Houston’s pioneering attitude in engaging with the Council’s Team Up to Clean Up campaign; And agrees to support the continuation and promotion of such initiatives across Renfrewshire through existing programmes and partnership working; And affirms the importance of the Council empowering local communities to lead the way in creating greener, cleaner and more sustainable neighbourhoods." Page 6 of 30
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PUBLIC _______________________________________________________________________ To: Council On: 14 May 2026 _______________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Finance and Resources _______________________________________________________________________ Heading: Revenue and Capital Budget Update 2026/27 _______________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1. On 26 February 2026, the Council set its revenue and capital budgets for 2026/27. On that day, the Band D Council Tax level was set for 2026/27, and various budget commitments were agreed as contained within the Administration’s Budget Motion. The Scottish Government passed the final stage of its 2026/27 budget on 25 February and released the final Local Government Finance Circular on 26 February 2026. This report provides Members with an update to the approved Revenue Budget 2026/27 following confirmation of the final Scottish Government Budget position. 1.2. Appendix 1 outlines the consequential in-year approved Revenue Budget 2026/27 for each service by cost type. _____________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1. Members are asked to: i) Note the report, which reflects the impact of decisions taken by the Council on 26 February 2026 and changes relating to the final Scottish Budget; Item 3 Page 7 of 30
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PUBLIC ii) Agree the revised Council revenue budget for 2026/27 as outlined in Section 7 of the report, and; iii) Approve proposed changes to revenue and capital budgets outlined in sections 6.1 and 9.2, respectively. _________________________________________________________________________ 3. Revenue Budget 2026/27: Council Tax 3.1. At its meeting on 26 February 2026, the Council agreed to increase council tax for 2026/27 by 7.5%. The effect of this on all Council Tax bands is as follows: Band Council Tax Charge 2026/27 Band Council Tax Charge 2026/27 A £1,127.04 E £2,221.21 B £1,314.88 F £2,747.16 C £1,502.72 G £3,310.68 D £1,690.56 H £4,141.87 4. Revenue Budget 2026/27: Budget Motion 4.1. A number of initiatives were outlined in the Budget Motion on 26 February 2026, which amounted to an additional £0.225m of recurring spend and £7.880m of non- recurring (one-off) spend for financial year 2026/27. These sums have been added into the Estimated Spending Need, detailed as follows: Budget Motion Investments Council Plan Theme Budget 2026/27 £000 Non-recurring investment: Play Parks Place 2,100 Leisure Facilities Upgrade Programme Place 2,000 Scottish Welfare Fund (SWF) top-up funding Fair 600 Fairer Renfrewshire Fund Fair 500 Visitor Marketing Campaign Economy 480 Freeze Non-residential charges Fair 390 Events Programme Place 350 Skoobmobile replacement Fair 300 Sports Pavilions Place 200 Discretionary Housing Payments (DHP) top-up funding Fair 200 Page 8 of 30
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PUBLIC Budget Motion Investments Council Plan Theme Budget 2026/27 £000 Community Improvement Fund Place 150 Feasibility and Condition Surveys (various) Place 140 PACE Contribution Place 120 Criterium Cycling Event Place 100 Public Memorials Place 100 Resident Association Play Area Fund Place 100 'Friends of' groups - support fund Place 30 Digital Inclusion expansion Fair 20 Sub-Total 7,880 Recurring investment: Community Environment Team Place 200 Tree Replacement Planting Place 25 Sub-Total 225 Total 5. Income 5.1. In a letter received on 12 February 2026, additional funding of £20m across Scotland relating to the Real Living Wage was confirmed by the Scottish Government, and this is additional to the settlement on which the draft budget was based. Subsequent letters have confirmed this will result in an additional pass through of funds to Renfrewshire HSCP of £0.507m. 5.2. It should be noted that the additional funding has increased Total Income as well as the Estimated Spending Need in the next section. 6. Expenditure 6.1. In February 2026, an emerging pressure came to light too late for the Budget report to Council on 26 February 2026. The Extended Support and Resource Group (ESRG) Panel within Children’s Services is reporting higher levels of ASN resourcing are required for the academic year 2026/27 in relation to admissions from Early Years into Primary 1, as well as Secondary age pupils presenting with complex requirements. This will generate a recurring cost pressure estimated at £0.190m for 2026/27, which has been added to the Estimated Spending Need in the table below (pending approval). In 2026/27 this pressure will require to be funded from reserve funds, and will subsequently be baselined as a recurring pressure from 2027/28. Page 9 of 30
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PUBLIC 7. Net Result: Revised Revenue Budget 2026/27 7.1. The Draft Budget figures in the following table were presented as Table 5 in the report to Council on 26 February 2026 and reflected the position before the above decisions were taken, and allocations confirmed. It is now updated here to reflect the additional planned expenditure, and its consequential impact on reserves. Budget Overview 2026/27 Draft Budget Revised Budget Change £000 £000 £000 Government Grant 492,936 493,286 350 Council Tax Income 122,854 132,068 9,214 Council Tax / Community Charge Arrears 500 500 0 DEFRA Funding 4,383 4,383 0 Total Income 620,673 630,237 9,564 Less: Estimated Spending need (recurring) (622,794) (623,559) (765) Recurring Budget (Deficit) / Surplus (2,121) 6,678 8,799 Less: Estimated Spending need (non-recurring) 0 (7,880) (7,880) Use of Reserves 0 1,202 1,202 Budget (Deficit) / Surplus (2,121) 0 2,121 _________________________________________________________________________ 8. Resource Allocations 8.1. Appendix 1 attached summarises the budget allocation for each service. This is the in-year position, and includes the total spending need, both recurring and non- recurring. This is shown both as a subjective analysis (what the budget is spent on) and an objective analysis (what service the budget is spent in). 8.2. Budgets are subject to adjustment during the financial year to reflect allocations to services of inflationary budgets (such as pay), held at the outset within Miscellaneous Services. During the financial year policy boards will be asked to approve permanent virements that fall outside the delegation of Directors, in accordance with the Financial Regulations. _________________________________________________________________________ Page 10 of 30
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PUBLIC 9. Capital Budget 2026/27 9.1. On 26 February 2026, the Council agreed the following changes that affect the Capital Plan (the funding source is noted in brackets): • Upgrade of existing pitches at Linwood and St Benedict’s High Schools £1.400m, to be committed from the projected underspend on the Paisley Grammar School Community Campus project (capital) • Learning Estate Strategy Investment £3.000m (revenue) • Play Parks replacement / refurbishment £2.100m (revenue) • Leisure facilities upgrades £2.000m (revenue) • Skoobmobile replacement £0.300m (revenue) • Active Sports Pavilions upgrades £0.200m (revenue) 9.2. The following table provides an update to the 2026/27 Capital plan as a result of the decisions noted above. The Learning Estates Strategy investment will be applied as revenue spend on loan charges, and is expected to impact the funding of future years’ capital spend. The remaining revenue items will be funded by Capital Funded from Current Revenue (CFCR). Further, it is proposed that £0.350m of 2025/26 underspends within Economy and Regeneration projects are carried forward and transferred to supplement the public realm budget for Abbey Quarter and to increase provision for the Retail Improvement Fund in 2026/27. Capital Plan 2026/27 to 2035/36 Draft Budget Revised Budget Change £000s £000s £000s Major Programmes Schools Estate Programme 263,159 261,759 -1,400 Schools Transformation & ICT 8,300 8,300 0 Lagoon Internal Play Centre 500 500 0 Leisure Facilities Upgrade Programme 0 2,000 2,000 Active Sports Pavilions Upgrades 0 200 200 Skoobmobile replacement 0 300 300 Community Halls Refurbishment 680 680 0 City Deal Projects 2,140 2,140 0 Page 11 of 30
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PUBLIC Capital Plan 2026/27 to 2035/36 Draft Budget Revised Budget Change £000s £000s £000s AMIDS South 42,683 42,683 0 Paisley Museum 4,359 4,359 0 Town Centre Regeneration 2,300 2,300 0 Place Based Fund 723 723 0 Asset Lifecycle Maintenance Programmes 0 General ICT Replacement 8,150 8,150 0 Buildings Capital Lifecycle 34,633 34,633 0 Traffic Management 226 226 0 Private Sector Housing Grant 7,500 7,500 0 Vehicle Replacement 22,320 22,320 0 Roads & Footpaths 86,627 86,627 0 Renewal of Play Parks 0 2,100 2,100 Climate Projects 292 292 0 Bridges 3,000 3,000 0 Artificial Pitch Upgrade 615 2,015 1,400 Lighting Columns and traffic signals 5,956 5,956 0 Retail Improvement Fund 0 50 50 Ferguslie Sports Pavilion (carried forward) 124 0 -124 Paisley Learning and Cultural Hub (c/fwd.) 226 0 -226 Public Realm – Abbey Quarter 295 595 300 Total Planned Spend 494,808 499,408 4,600 Page 12 of 30
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PUBLIC Funded by: £000s £000s £000s Prudential Borrowing 243,707 243,707 0 Total Borrowing 243,707 243,707 0 General Capital Grant 119,706 119,706 0 BAE contribution (Park Mains) 18,000 18,000 0 Usable Capital Receipts 26,842 26,842 0 Capital Funded from Current Revenue (CFCR) 86,553 91,153 4,600 Total Resource Availability 494,808 499,408 4,600 ———————————————————————————————————————— Implications of the Report 1. Financial - The report and appendix provides updated information on the 2026/27 budget, identifying an in-year break-even position supported by resources drawn from the Financial Sustainability Fund. The report also updates the General Services Capital Plan for 2026/27 in light of decisions taken on 26 February 2026. 2. HR & Organisational Development – none arising directly from this report. 3. Community/Council Planning – budget decisions taken on 26 February 2026 are presented in the appendix as aligned to the Council Plan themes. 4. Legal – the Council has a statutory duty to approve a balanced budget each year. 5. Property/Assets – the Capital Plan updates outlined here support investment in the Council’s property and asset portfolio. 6. Information Technology - the Capital Plan updates outlined here support investment in the Council’s ICT assets. 7. Equality & Human Rights - none arising directly from this report. 8. Health & Safety - none arising directly from this report. 9. Procurement – none arising directly from this report. Page 13 of 30
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PUBLIC 10. Risk – there is a risk that the Council’s spending needs are not financially sustainable if the use of one-off reserves to balance the budget is a recurring feature over the longer term. 11. Privacy Impact - none arising directly from this report. 12. Cosla Policy Position – none arising directly from this report. 13. Climate Risk – the Capital Plan includes one-off funding for climate related initiatives as part of the General Capital Grant received from the Scottish Government for 2026/27. 14. Children’s Rights - none arising directly from this report. ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Alastair MacArthur, Director of Finance and Resources Background Papers: Revenue Budget and Council Tax 2026/27; and Non-Housing Capital Investment Programme, Prudential Framework and Treasury Management Strategy, and Capital Strategy 2026/27 – 2029/30, Council 26 February 2026 Page 14 of 30
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PUBLIC RESOURCE ALLOCATION APPENDIX 1 REVENUE BUDGET 2026/27 Chief Executive's Service Children's Services Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Finance and Resources Miscellaneous Service Funding Income Renfrewshire Council Employee Costs 10,940 208,487 75,863 42,550 14,482 0 352,322 Premises Costs 1,737 12,396 10,142 2,779 2,438 0 29,492 Transport Costs 70 8,175 10,763 266 280 0 19,554 Supplies and Services 17,496 33,648 32,106 11,849 1,833 0 96,932 Third Party Payments 0 19,563 3,520 1,956 0 0 25,039 Transfer Payments 3,247 17,086 3,691 37,626 4,649 14,143 80,442 Support Services 937 1,090 2,067 398 (1,649) 0 2,843 Capital Charges 120 0 6,080 0 15,249 0 21,449 Income (4,187) (1,779) (54,754) (41,279) (13,401) 0 (115,400) Sub-Total 30,360 298,666 89,478 56,145 23,881 14,143 512,673 Plus Adult Social Care 118,766 Total In-Year Spending Need 2026/27 631,439 Recurring Spending Need 623,559 Non-Recurring Spending Need 7,880 Net Expenditure 2026/27 631,439 Funding Income (630,237) (630,237) Total In-Year Deficit 2026/27 1,202 Page 15 of 30
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PUBLIC REVENUE BUDGET 2026/27 ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL PLAN This table updates Table 4 of Revenue Budget and Council Tax 2026/27 report to Council on 26 February 2026 and aligns spending decisions to the themes within the Council Plan. Table 4 Estimated Spending Need 2026/27 Economy Fair Green Living our Values Place Improving outcomes for children and families Total £000 Estimated Spending Need 2025/26 588,617 Budget reductions (333) 0 0 (1,036) (338) (1,123) (2,830) Unavoidable budget increases 443 4,593 541 1,460 2,512 6,812 16,361 Long-term debt budget provision 0 0 0 0 2,280 3,000 5,280 Inflationary cost provision (pay) 0 0 0 15,366 0 0 15,366 Plus: 622,794 Budget Motion plus new pressures 480 2,010 0 350 5,615 190 8,645 Estimated Spending Need 2026/27 631,439 Page 17 of 30
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Council On: 14 May 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Finance & Resources and Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Governance Arrangements ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The timetable of Council and Board meetings was agreed at the meeting of Council held on 9 May 2024. This report suggests an amendment to the start time of future meetings of the Audit, Risk and Scrutiny Board. 1.2 At the meeting of Council on 4 May 2023, Council approved the nomination of its two representatives on the board of the AMIDS (Renfrewshire) Limited Liability Partnership. This report proposes a change to one of those appointments. 1.3 The report also proposes two changes to the Council’s Scheme of Delegated Functions. The first follows a report to the 19 January 2026 meeting of the Audit, Risk and Scrutiny Board. The second relates to the purchase and sale of heritable properties. 1.4 In terms of the Scheme of Delegated Functions, the Council has a reserved power to determine which major events are deserving of recognition by way of the lighting up of Council buildings and property. The report details two requests that have been received to mark events in this manner. _________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations Council is asked to: Item 4 Page 19 of 30
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PUBLIC 2.1 Agree that future meetings of the Audit, Risk and Scrutiny Board will commence at 10am; 2.2 Agree that Alasdair Morrison, Head of Economy & Development Services will replace Barbara Walker, City Deal and Infrastructure Programme Director as a representative of the Council on the Board of the AMIDS (Renfrewshire) Limited Liability Partnership; 2.3 Approve the changes to the Scheme of Delegated Functions as set out in the report; and 2.4 Consider the requests to light up Council buildings and property purple on 26 March 2027 and annually thereafter to mark Epilepsy Scotland’s Light Up Purple Campaign, and teal/green on 7th June 2026 and annually thereafter to mark Tourette's Awareness Day. 3. Background Audit, Risk and Scrutiny Board 3.1 The timetable of Council and Board meetings was agreed at the meeting of Council held on 9 May 2024. As part of that timetable, meetings of the Audit, Risk and Scrutiny Board currently commence at 3pm. 3.2 A request has been received from the Convenor of the Board that future meetings of the Board now commence at 10am. Members are asked to agree that the timetable of meetings be amended in terms of that request. AMIDS (Renfrewshire) Limited Liability Partnership 3.3 At the meeting of Council on 4 May 2023, Council approved the nomination of Barbara Walker, City Deal and Infrastructure and Programme Director and Alastair McArthur, Director of Finance and Resource as the Council’s two representatives on the Board of the LLP. 3.4 Barbara Walker has intimated that she will retire from her employment with the Council in June 2026. It is therefore proposed that Alasdair Morrison, Head of Economy & Development Services will replace Barbara Walker as a representative of the Council on the Board of the LLP with immediate effect. Scheme of Delegated Functions 3.5 At its meeting on 19 January 2026 the Audit, Risk and Scrutiny Board considered a report on a paper published by the Accounts Commission in respect of the 2023/24 audit of Glasgow City Council Senior Officer Exit packages. The report set out officers’ review of Renfrewshire Council’s position in light of the comments made by the Accounts Commission. Page 20 of 30
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PUBLIC 3.6 The report set out that officers had identified that there was one minor issue which should be addressed. In terms of the existing delegations in respect of decisions on VR/VER it was identified that there was an inconsistency between teaching and non-teaching staff. Decisions by the Chief Executive in respect of VR/VER for non-teaching staff require consultation with the Head of People & Organisational Development. However, the delegation to the Director of Children’s Services in respect of teaching staff requires no such consultation. Officers were of the view that such consultation should be required to ensure scrutiny and consistency of decision making. 3.7 Therefore, it is proposed to amend the delegation to the Director of Children’s Services to require the same requirement of consultation with the Head of People & Organisational Development. Members are asked to agree the revised wording of the delegation as follows:- “18. In consultation with the Head of People & Organisational Development, to approve premature retirement under the Teachers (Compensation for Premature Retirement and Redundancy) (Scotland) Regulations 1996, and the Teachers’ Superannuation (Scotland) Regulations 2005 without enhancement of salary at no additional cost to the Authority or in circumstances where any cost incurred is recoverable within a maximum of two years.” 3.8 There are two existing delegations under the heading of the Corporate Estates Function to the Head of Economy & Development Services in respect of the sale and purchase of heritable properties in the following terms:- “93. To make arrangements for the disposal on the open market of any heritable property identified as surplus to the requirements of the Council, in accordance with the Council’s approved procedures and to instruct the Head of Corporate Governance to conclude any sales to the highest offerer provided that this is considered acceptable and the value of the offer does not exceed £100,000; and where it is considered to be in the Council’s interests, to negotiate with adjoining proprietors, and/or existing commercial tenants regarding the disposal by the Council of heritable property of a value not exceeding £100,000.” “95. In consultation with the Head of Corporate Governance to approve and conclude the acquisition of any interests in heritable property where the value of the interest does not exceed £100,000 and with the additional approval of the Chief Executive where the value of the interest in heritable property does not exceed £200,000, subject always to confirmation being required from the appropriate Director regarding budget provision for the acquisition. Where there is a series of related transactions or where a number of properties are purchased as part of the same transaction, the financial thresholds referred to above relate to the value of each individual property and not to the aggregate value of the properties involved in that transaction or series of transactions.” Page 21 of 30
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PUBLIC It is proposed that these delegations now be split into two distinct elements between two officers; the delegations to the Head of Economy & Development Services being restricted to non Housing Revenue Account (HRA) properties only, and equivalent delegations in respect of HRA properties then being added for the Head of Housing Services. Requests to light up Council buildings and property 3.9 The Council has received a request from Epilepsy Scotland to light up Council buildings and property purple on 26 March 2027 and annually thereafter to mark Epilepsy Scotland’s Light Up Purple Campaign. “Purple Day” takes place on 26th March each year and aims to highlight support for those living with epilepsy, and their families – including 80,000 people in Scotland alone. 3.10 The Provost has requested that the Council light up Council buildings and property teal/green on 7 June 2026 and annually thereafter to mark Tourette's Awareness Day. ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial – none. 2. HR & Organisational Development – as set out in the report. 3. Community/Council Planning – none. 4. Legal – as set out in the report 5. Property/Assets – none. 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 Page 22 of 30
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PUBLIC 12. Climate Risk - none 13. Cosla Policy Position – none. 14. Children’s Rights – none _________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers: None ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Mark Conaghan, Head of Corporate Governance email: mark.conaghan@renfrewshire.gov.uk Page 23 of 30
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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. Item 5 Page 25 of 30
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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. Page 26 of 30
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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 Page 27 of 30
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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. Page 29 of 30
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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. Page 30 of 30