Agenda Document Pack - Council - 20/08/2026
Renfrewshire Council · 20 August 2026
Back to Council — 20 August 2026 and its agenda
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Notice of Special Meeting and Agenda Council Date Time Venue Thursday, 20 August 2026 11:00 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire), Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN MARK CONAGHAN Head of Corporate Governance 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 Page 1 of 4
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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. 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. 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. Page 2 of 4
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Apologies Apologies from members. Declarations of Interest and Transparency Statements Members are asked to declare an interest or make a transparency statement in the undernoted item on the agenda and to provide a brief explanation of the nature of the interest or the transparency statement. 1 Notice of Motion by Provost L Cameron and Councillor McMillan "Renfrewshire Council recognises the outstanding achievements of Renfrewshire resident Craig Ferguson in raising awareness of mental health issues. His efforts are supporting Scotland’s first ever network of walk-in mental health support hubs planned by SAMH, as well as funding, through mental health charity Brothers in Arms, the launch of Blethr, a free wellbeing app that acts as an AI companion which men can use to anonymously learn techniques to improve their mental health. Council further recognises the amount of money he has raised between his Euro 24 walk through Germany, his 2025 walk over Scotland, and his World Cup 26 walk through the USA. His incredible efforts have resulted in him raising over £1,300,000. In recognition of his philanthropy, compassion and civic responsibility, Council agrees to award Craig Ferguson the prestigious honour of the Freedom of Renfrewshire and associated civic recognition, and that it be delegated to the Director of Finance & Resources in consultation with the Provost to make the necessary arrangements.” Page 3 of 4
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