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Renfrewshire Council · 11 December 2025
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03/12/2025 Notice of Meeting and Agenda Council Date Time Venue Thursday, 11 December 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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03/12/2025 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. 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 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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03/12/2025 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 (attached under separate cover) 3 Renfrewshire Youth Voice Presentation by Renfrewshire Youth Voice 4 Treasury Management and Prudential Indicators Mid-year Review 2025/26 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 9 - 24 5 Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland – Annual Report 2024/25 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 25 - 30 6 Notice of Motion 1 by Councillors Paterson and Steel "2026 FIFA WORLD CUP “Council welcomes the achievement of the Scotland Men’s National Team in qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and notes the sense of pride and community spirit this has generated across Scotland. To help residents share in the tournament and support wider participation in sport, Council asks Officers to assess the feasibility of creating a Renfrewshire Fan Zone during the World Cup and to report back to the next appropriate Policy Board.”"
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03/12/2025 7 Notice of Motion 2 by Councillors McMillan and Montgomery "Renfrewshire council notes that one of our neighbouring authorities Glasgow City Council are considering charges for motorists entering the city and for those using the Clyde Tunnel. This will have a detrimental impact on people who rely on cars for work, leisure and health appointments. At a time when a lot of people are struggling with bills a charge for going about your daily business is not appropriate. Council therefore agrees to write to the leader of Glasgow City Council expressing our opposition to these proposals." 8 Notice of Motion 3 by Councillors McMillan and Steel "Council congratulates Elderslie Wallace Bowling for reaching its 150th Anniversary earlier this year. Council recognises the significant role the club plays within the community of Elderslie and the part it plays in improving the health and wellbeing of local people. Council therefore asks the Provost to both express Council's appreciation of the work the club carries as well as congratulating the club on reaching this impressive milestone." 9 Notice of Motion 4 by Councillors Davidson and McDonald "Renfrewshire Foodbank Parking Passes Council will support Renfrewshire Foodbank, by providing 3 parking passes for the Paisley distribution centre at the Paisley Baptist Church, that can be used during the operation of the Renfrewshire Foodbank only." 10 Notice of Motion 5 by Councillors Clark and Smith "CCTV for Renfrewshire Parks Renfrewshire Council notes with deep concern the recent high-profile incident in Brodie Park, and child safeguarding concerns elsewhere, and therefore proposes that the Council reviews its CCTV policy with the aim of placing CCTV in all of Renfrewshire’s main parks to assist with the safety and wellbeing of all users." 11 Notice of Motion 6 by Councillors Shaw and Hughes "Renaming Andrew Avenue 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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03/12/2025 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." 12 Notice of Motion 7 by Councillors Smith and G Graham "Monsignor Denis Carlin – Celebrating 50 Years of Service Renfrewshire council notes the retirement of Monsignor Denis Carlin. Council congratulates Fr Carlin for 50 years of service across communities in Renfrewshire and the Diocese of Paisley. Council wishes to note its gratitude to Fr Carlin for his years of ministry and wishes him the best for his retirement." 13 Notice of Motion 8 by Councillors Andy Doig and Hood "The Centenary of Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club in 2026 Renfrewshire Council congratulates the Johnstone Wheelers Cycling Club on their 100th anniversary of their foundation in 2026, and applauds the Club for the outstanding contribution they have made to Scottish, UK, and international cycling over the last century." 14 Notice of Motion 9 by Councillors Andy Doig and Devine "Government Research on Ultra-Processed Foods and Public Health in Renfrewshire Renfrewshire Council wishes all its residents, of all faiths and none, a very happy festive season and recognizes that many religious and cultural festivities have at their heart the pleasure of collective social and family gatherings where traditional meals and dishes are central to the celebrations. Quality plentiful food is indeed essential to the enrichment of human society. This Council, only seeking the best for all our residents, believes in the promotion of the highest ethical and legal standards of food quality, from farm to plate, and notes the growing concerns of the scientific community, both at home and abroad, about the prevalence of ultra- processed food and its potential detrimental effects on public health. Council further welcomes the commitment of the scientific community in the UK and beyond to undertake further research into the links between UPFs and poor diet and health and working with bodies such the Food Standards Agency and Food Standards Scotland. Council agrees to write to the FSA and FSS and calls on them to collaborate to commission further research, independent of industry into these links,
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03/12/2025 and in particular to explore: • Potential mechanisms of causation linking UPFs and poor health outcomes; • The health benefits of consumption of products with no or minimal processing on both overall dietary patterns and on health outcomes; • The impact of the hyper-palatability and energy density of foods on dietary consumption; • The long-term health effects of consumption of specific additives and combinations of additives; and • The cost-effectiveness of interventions that can reduce consumption of less healthy, often highly processed foods, and increase the availability and affordability of healthier foods." 15 Notice of Motion 10 by Provost L Cameron and Councillor MacFarlane "Renfrewshire Youth Voice Renfrewshire Council acknowledges the importance of the views of young people across the country, particularly in Renfrewshire where young people have been empowered to amplify their voices and act as agents of positive social change through Renfrewshire Youth Voice (RYV). Renfrewshire Youth Voice continues to grow and thrive, with members gaining confidence and developing essential skills for life, learning, and work. Supported by Renfrewshire Council’s Connected Communities Team, young people have been empowered to amplify their voices and act as agents of positive social change. Through a rights-based approach, the organisation has strengthened its impact and enhanced the experiences of its members. The support of the Council will be important to RYV as they take forward a range of new ideas which will amplify the role that young people have in Renfrewshire. Renfrewshire Council commends the work of RYV, and through the Connected Communities team, will continue to work with them and commit to providing, or advising on, any support that would help them to develop and put their ideas into place."
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03/12/2025 16 Notice of Motion 11 by Councillors McNaughtan and K MacLaren "Empty Property Relief for Listed Buildings In 2023 Renfrewshire Council implemented the discretion to remove empty property rates relief as it applies for listed buildings to discourage long term vacant and deteriorating listed buildings. Given 2 years have elapsed it is now an appropriate time to review this policy and examine how it can be further used to encourage the reuse of unoccupied listed properties. Council therefore agrees that officers review the Non-Domestic Rates – Empty Properties Operational Policy and any potential amendments required which may assist in encouraging owners to bring their properties back into use. A board paper with the outcome of the review to be presented at the relevant board for members consideration." 17 Notice of Motion 12 by Councillors Innes and MacFarlane "Responsible and Ethical Expansion of AI in Renfrewshire Council Council acknowledges the successful introduction of the award-winning Millie, Renfrewshire Council’s AI-powered customer support system and that it has improved access to services, reduced waiting times, and supported staff by handling routine enquiries. It demonstrates our commitment to digital innovation and notes that Renfrewshire is ahead of many Scottish local authorities in adopting practical, resident-focused AI tools. Council recognises that as AI becomes a larger part of public service delivery, ethical governance and transparent safeguards are essential to protect residents’ rights, prevent bias, and ensure AI continues to support key services and our valued workforce. As AI technologies learn over time, ongoing oversight and regular updates to elected members are necessary to ensure safe, transparent and responsible use as these systems evolve. Council agrees that a 6-monthly ‘AI Transparency Report’ be made to the relevant board, outlining all AI tools utilised by the council the purpose and function of each system, any data-protection or equality assessments undertaken, changes since the previous report, and any identified risks, mitigations or recommendations for future deployment. Renfrewshire can be a national leader in ethical, transparent, resident- focused AI, and that Millie as an example represents a foundation on which to build the confidence and transparency in our use of AI technology and one that the public can have trust in."