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Renfrewshire Council · 26 June 2025
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19/06/2025 Notice of Meeting and Agenda Council Date Time Venue Thursday, 26 June 2025 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: 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. 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. MARK CONAGHAN Head of Corporate Governance
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19/06/2025 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.
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19/06/2025 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 Placing Requests and Exclusions Appeals Panel, 28 April 2025 Council, 1 May 2025 Placing Requests and Exclusions Appeals Panel, 8 May 2025 Communities and Housing Policy Board, 13 May 2025 Regulatory Functions Board, 14 May 2025 Education and Children's Services Policy Board, 15 May 2025 Audit, Risk and Scrutiny Board, 19 May 2025 Economy and Regeneration Policy Board, 20 May 2025 Planning and Climate Change Policy Board, 20 May 2025 Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board, 21 May 2025 Personnel Appeals and Applied Conditions of Service Appeals Panel, 22 May 2025 Regulatory Functions Board, 29 May 2025 Petitions Board, 2 June 2025 Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board, 12 June 2025 (to follow) Local Review Body, 17 June 2025 (to follow) Leadership Board, 18 June 2025 (to follow) 3 Unaudited Annual Accounts 2024/25 and Interim Financial Update Report by Director of Finance & Resources 1 - 154 4 Treasury Management Annual Report for 2024/25 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 155 - 164 5 Accounts Commission - Best Value Audit Report Report by Chief Executive 165 - 194
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19/06/2025 6 Governance Arrangements Joint report by Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure and Director of Finance & Resources 195 - 200 7 Audit, Risk & Scrutiny Board Annual Report 2024/25 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 201 - 214 8 Notice of Motion 1 by Councillors McMillan and Gilmour "Johnstone Burgh Football Club Council wishes to congratulate Johnstone Burgh on winning the Scottish Junior Cup against Tranent for season 2024/2025. Council recognises the hard work done by the committee, coaching staff and players in achieving this success. The Council further wishes the club well for the future." 9 Notice of Motion 2 by Councillors Steel and J Cameron "“Johnstone Burgh Football Club” Council congratulates Johnstone Burgh FC on their achievement of winning the Scottish Junior Cup for the first time since 1968. Council applauds the work done by players, staff and volunteers who make the Burgh a central part of Johnstone." 10 Notice of Motion 3 by Councillors Andy Doig and Hood "Feasibility Study into the Introduction of Criterium Cycling Events in Johnstone Town Centre Renfrewshire Council requests that the Events Team undertakes a feasibility study into the organisation of criterium cycle racing events in Johnstone town centre as part of their annual calendar, utilising funding for this from a variety of sources including, but not exclusive to, Scottish Cycling, One Ren, and business sponsorship. Council notes the success of various criterium events across the UK, and believes that in developing such an event in Johnstone it should be predicated on liaison with the Johnstone Business Consortium, Johnstone Community Council, and Johnstone Sounds to make it as community-based as possible."
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19/06/2025 11 Notice of Motion 4 by Councillors Grady and McMillan "Promotion of Renfrew Football Club Renfrewshire Council warmly congratulates Renfrew Football Club on their recent and well-deserved promotion to the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division following an excellent season. This achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication shown by the players, management and all the staff and volunteers at the club. Council agrees to write to Renfrew Football Club to offer its congratulations and wishes the club continued success in the Premier Division." 12 Notice of Motion 5 by Councillors Clark and Smith "Gratitude to Tony Lawler As he stands down from the role, Renfrewshire Council wishes to express their gratitude to Tony Lawler for 33 years of public service in leading the Sma’ Shot parade by banging the Charleston Drum. In addition, to thank him for his many years of promoting both the history and contemporary relevance of this key event as it celebrates workers’ rights by reflecting on the victory of the weavers over their employers in 19th century Paisley." 13 Notice of Motion 6 by Councillors McMillan and Ann- Dowling "Council wishes to express its concern on the current financial situation facing Renfrewshire IJB. Council notes that the underfunding from the SNP government has put local health services in a perilous situation." 14 Notice of Motion 7 by Councillors Paterson and Shaw "70th Anniversary of Medical Ultrasound Innovation in Renfrew Renfrewshire Council recognises the historic role of the former Babcock & Wilcox site in Renfrew in the development of medical ultrasound. On 21 July 1955, Professor Ian Donald of the University of Glasgow conducted a pioneering experiment at the site using industrial ultrasound equipment to distinguish between cysts and tumours — a breakthrough that laid the foundation for modern diagnostic imaging. Council welcomes plans by Altrad Babcock, Westway, and Novosound to mark the 70th anniversary, and will work with stakeholders to install a commemorative plaque at the original site, celebrating Renfrew’s contribution to global medical innovation."
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19/06/2025 15 Notice of Motion 8 by Councillors Shaw and Hughes "Renfrew FC Promotion to the WOSFL Premier League Council congratulates Renfrew Football Club on securing promotion to the West of Scotland Football League Premier Division for the 2025/26 season and wishes them all the very best for the new season when it comes. This significant achievement marks an important milestone in the club’s proud history and is a testament to the commitment, talent, and perseverance of the players, management team, committee members, volunteers, and loyal supporters. Renfrew FC continues to be a cornerstone of the local community, providing opportunities for participation in football at all levels and fostering a strong sense of identity and civic pride in the town. Their promotion reflects positively not only on the club but on Renfrew as a whole."