7 - Statutory Review of Polling Places and Polling Districts
Renfrewshire Council · 22 June 2023
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___________________________________________________________________ To: Council On: 22 June 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Finance and Resources ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Statutory Review of Polling Places and Polling Districts ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 In terms of the Representation of the People Act 1983, as amended, local authorities are required to divide their area into polling districts for the purposes of parliamentary and other elections and to designate polling places for these polling districts and keep them under review. 1.2 The Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013 further amended the Representation of the People Act 1983 by introducing a statutory duty for all polling districts and polling places to be reviewed by the end of January 2015 and at least every 5 years thereafter. 1.3 The current polling arrangements following the previous statutory review were approved by Council on 5 December 2019, for use in all elections thereafter in the period to the next review. 1.4 This report sets out the process for conducting the next statutory review. Although this review does not require to be concluded until December 2024, all Council polling places will be assessed over the summer 2023 to ensure they are suitable in terms of the provisions of the Election Act 2022 and it would therefore follow that the review of polling places coincide with these assessments. ___________________________________________________________________
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2. Recommendations 2.1 That the Council note the content of this report. _________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 The Representation of the People Act 1983 as amended by the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013, introduced a duty for all polling districts and polling places to be reviewed by the end of January 2015 and at least five yearly thereafter. 3.2 In Renfrewshire the current polling arrangements were approved by Council on 5 December 2019, for use in all elections thereafter in the period to the next review. A copy of that approved Polling Plan is attached as Appendix 1 hereto. 3.3 Members should note that contingency polling arrangements were put in place for the last two elections which took place during the COVID pandemic. For these elections polling places were assessed to ensure that they could accommodate one-way systems, social distancing and other COVID-related risk mitigations. In these circumstances a number of polling places were temporarily replaced for more suitable venues on the polling plans for those elections only. The Polling Plan approved in 2019 remains the Council’s Polling Plan until the conclusion of this Review and the approval of a new Polling Plan. 3.4 Although the review is conducted on the basis of UK Parliamentary constituencies it is intended that the revised Polling Plan will align with the Scottish Parliamentary constituency boundaries and Council Ward boundaries, thus avoiding the necessity for differing polling plans for different types of election. 3.5 It should be noted that the existing Scottish Parliamentary constituency boundaries for Paisley, Renfrewshire North and West, and Renfrewshire South include parts of East Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Councils’ areas. These Councils will review the polling districts and polling places for these areas as part of their own authorities’ statutory reviews. 3.6 It should also be noted that, as set out in the report on the 2023 Review of UK Parliament Constituencies by The Boundary Commission for Scotland submitted to the meeting of Council held on 15 December 2022, it has been proposed that significant areas in Wards 10 and 11 be included in a new Inverclyde and Bridge of Weir UK Parliamentary constituency; that part of Glasgow City Council’s Ward 4 in Cardonald be included within the boundaries of a proposed new Paisley and Renfrewshire North constituency and that a new Paisley and Renfrewshire South constituency be created. Regardless of the outcome of the 2023 Review, this Council will only review the polling districts and polling places which already fall within the
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Renfrewshire area. It should be noted that some of the Boundary Commission’s proposals may result in the creation of a small number of new polling districts and will result in the renaming of a number of existing polling districts. 3.7 The timetable for the conduct of the review here in Renfrewshire will be as follows: 1 Notice Published 1 June 2023 2 Representations by interested parties sought by 1 August 2023 3 Council will consider a report on the initial proposals on 28 September 2023 4 The Council, having considered all representations received, will produce draft proposals for public consultation by 2 October 2023 5 Further comments/suggestions on these proposals must be received by 1 December 2023 6 Final proposals, having regard to any comments/suggestions received will be considered by Council on 14 December 2023 3.8 In accordance with the timetable, public notice was given on 1 June 2023 of the Council’s intention to undertake the review and inviting preliminary comments on the existing polling arrangements. 3.9 The public notice has been given by advertisement on the Council’s Website, at Renfrewshire House, in local libraries, and at Renfrew and Johnstone Town Halls, and maps and documents showing the current polling arrangements will be available for public inspection. 3.10 In addition, individual notices have been given to Councillors, community councils, Renfrewshire Access Panel and Capability Scotland, for their interest. 3.11 A report will be brought to Council on 28 September 2023 setting out the comments received during this initial period of consultation. Recommendations will be made for the content of a draft Polling Plan for further consultation as set in the table above. 3.12 A copy of the current number of electors in each existing polling district as at April 2023 is attached at Appendix 2 hereto. ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial - none. 2. HR & Organisational Development – none
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3. Community/Council Planning – none 4. Legal – none 5. Property/Assets - the current Polling Plan involves the use of various council properties and consultation will take place with the appropriate officers as part of review. 6. Information Technology - none 7. Equality & Human Rights - (a) 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. (Report author to arrange this). 8. Health & Safety - the premises currently used as polling places have been inspected and appropriate arrangements and/or adaptations have been made as necessary to obviate risk to staff and voters. 9. Procurement - none 10. Risk – n/a 11. Privacy Impact - none 12. Cosla Policy Position – none _________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers (a) . ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Dave Low Democratic Services Manager 0141 487 1118 David.low@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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District Place name Estimated Stations for this district Council Ward Number NN01 Renfrew Town Hall & Museum, Renfrew Cross, Renfrew, PA4 8PF 2 1 NN02 Kirklandneuk Community Centre, Ness Road, Renfrew, PA4 9DE 2 1 NN03 Renfrew Town Hall & Museum, Renfrew Cross, Renfrew, PA4 8PF 4 1 NN04 McMaster Centre, Robertson Park, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew, PA4 8LX 3 1 NN05 King George V Sports Pavilion, Dean Park Road, Renfrew, PA4 0AN 4 1 NN06 St James' Primary School, 10 Brown Street, Renfrew, PA4 8HL 2 1 NN07 Gallowhill Community Centre, 210 Netherhill Road, Paisley, PA3 4SF 2 2 NN08 Glynhill Hotel, 169 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8XB 2 2 NN09 Arkleston Primary School, 125 Cockels Loan, Renfrew, PA4 0EL 2 2 NN10 Newmains Primary School, 8a Lang Avenue, Renfrew, PA4 0DA 2 2 NN11 St James' Primary School, 10 Brown Street, Renfrew, PA4 8HL 1 2 NN12 St Catherine's Primary School, 28a Brabloch Crescent, Paisley, PA3 4RG 2 2 NN13 Beechwood Community Centre, 26 Shortroods Road, Paisley, PA3 2NT 1 4 NN14 Houston and Killellan Church Halls, Main Street, Houston 4 10 NN15 Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir PA11 3LJ 4 11 NN16 1 11 NN17 New polling district initially at Bishopton Community Centre and then at Dargavel Primary School, Bishopton To be assessed - between 3 and 8 polling stations 11 NN18 Bishopton Community Centre, Gledstane Rd, Bishopton PA7 5AU 6 11 NN19 Bishopton Community Centre, Gledstane Rd, Bishopton PA7 5AU 1 11 NN20 Inchinnan Primary School, 96 Old Greenock Road, Inchinnan PA4 9PH 2 12 NN21 Erskine Baptist Church, Park Hill, Erskine PA8 7HE 3 12 NN22 St Anne's Primary School, 97 Park Drive, Erskine PA8 7AL 5 12 NN23 Bargarran Primary School, 4 Barrhill Road, Erskine PA8 6BX 5 12 NP01 Williamsburgh Primary School, Lacy Street, Paisley, PA1 1QF 3 3 NP02 Ralston Community Sports Centre, Penilee Road, Paisley PA1 1AX 2 3 NP03 Ralston Community Centre, 6 Allanton Avenue, Paisley PA1 3BL 2 3 NP04 Beechwood Community Centre, 26 Shortroods Road, Paisley, PA3 2NT 3 4 NP05 Disability Resource Centre, Love Street, Paisley, PA3 2EA 1 4 NP06 St Ninian's Church, 85 Blackstoun Road, Paisley PA3 1NR 3 4 NP07 Elderslie Village Hall, Stoddard Square, Elderslie, PA5 9AS 1 8 NP08 St Ninian's Church, 85 Blackstoun Road, Paisley PA3 1NR 1 8 NS01 Tweedie Hall, Ardlamont Square, Linwood PA3 3DE 4 10 NS02 Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Avenue, Linwood PA3 3PY 4 10 NS03 Brookfield Village Hall, 45 Woodside Road, Brookfield PA5 8UB (Registers SS16 & SS17 allocated to this station) 1 10 FINAL POLLING PLAN Langbank Village Centre, 51 Middlepenny Road, Langbank, PA14 6XB PAISLEY AND RENFREWSHIRE NORTH
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District Place name Estimated Stations for this district Council Ward Number NS04 Houston and Killellan Church Halls, Main Street, Houston 3 10 District Place name Estimated Stations for this district Council Ward Number SN01 Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3LJ 1 11 SP01 Williamsburgh Primary School, Lacy Street, Paisley, PA1 1QF 3 3 SP02 Martyrs Church Hall, King Street, Paisley, PA1 2LS 3 4 SP03 St Mary's Primary School, 4 Maxwellton Road, Paisley, PA1 2RJ 2 4 SP04 St Charles Church Hall, 5 Union Street, Paisley, PA2 6DU 2 4 SP05 St Ninian's Church, 85 Blackstoun Road, Paisley PA3 1NR 1 4 SP06 West End Community Centre, 5A Underwood Lane, Paisley, PA1 2SL 1 4 SP07 St Andrew's Academy, 125 Barrhead Road, Paisley, PA2 7LG 2 5 SP08 Hunterhill Community Centre, Blackford Road, Paisley,PA2 7EN 1 5 SP09 Paisley Marriage Suite, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1BU 2 5 SP10 Todholm Primary School, 260 Lochfield Road, Paisley, PA2 7JE 3 5 SP11 South End Action Centre, Stock Street, Paisley PA2 6NL 1 5 SP12 Williamsburgh Primary School, Lacy Street, Paisley, PA1 1QF 3 5 SP13 Glenburn Community Centre, 30 Fairway Avenue, Paisley, PA2 8DX 2 6 SP14 Glenburn Resource Centre, 19 Donaldswood Road, Paisley, PA2 8EA 2 6 SP15 Bushes Primary School, , Grampian Avenue, Paisley PA2 8DW 3 6 SP16 Lylesland Church, 123 Rowan Street, Paisley, PA2 6RZ 4 6 SP17 St Charles Church Hall, 5 Union Street, Paisley, PA2 6DU 2 6 SP18 Brediland Community Centre, 30 Cardell Road, Paisley, PA2 9AF 2 7 SP19 Brediland Primary School, Achray Drive, Paisley PA2 9DJ 2 7 SP20 Foxbar Rivers Community Building, Spey Avenue, Paisley, PA2 0PA 2 7 SP21 Heriot Primary School, 10 Heriot Avenue, Paisley PA2 0DS 2 7 SP22 Foxbar Community Centre, 30 Amochrie Road, Paisley PA2 0LB 2 7 SP23 Langcraigs Primary School, 245 Glenfield Road, Paisley PA2 8QE 2 7 SS01 Elderslie Village Hall, Stoddard Square, Elderslie, PA5 9AS 5 8 SS02 Johnstone Castle Community Centre, Pine Crescent, Johnstone PA5 0BX 3 8 SS03 St David's Primary School, West Johnstone Shared Campus, Beith Road, Johnstone, PA5 0BB 2 8 SS04 Cochrane Castle Community Centre, 1 Burns Drive, Johnstone PA5 0HJ 1 8 SS05 Fordbank Primary School, 23B Teviot Terrace, Johnstone PA5 0NP 1 8 SS06 Spateston Bowling Club, Spateston Road, Johnstone PA5 0SX 3 8 SS07 Thorn Primary School, 4A Thorn Brae, Johnstone PA5 8HE 1 8 PAISLEY AND RENFREWSHIRE SOUTH
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District Place name Estimated Stations for this district Council Ward Number SS08 Howwood Village Hall, 10 Station Road, Howwood PA9 1BB 3 9 SS09 St Margaret's Church Hall, 49 Graham Street, Johnstone PA5 8RA 2 9 SS10 Johnstone Town Hall, 25 Church St, Johnstone PA5 8EG 2 9 SS11 Thorn Primary School, 4A Thorn Brae, Johnstone PA5 8HE 2 9 SS12 McKillop Institute, 2 Main Street, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AJ 3 9 SS13 Kilbarchan Scout Hall, Barn Green, Kilbarchan PA10 2HG 3 9 SS14 Linwood Parish Church (nb currently no electors) 1 10 SS15 Brookfield Village Hall, 43 Woodside Rd, Brookfield, Johnstone PA5 8UB 1 10 SS16 Brookfield Village Hall, 43 Woodside Rd, Brookfield, Johnstone PA5 8UB 1 10
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Appendix 2 District Place name Estimated Stations for this district Council Ward Number Scottish Parliamentary Constituency Electorate NN01 Renfrew Town Hall & Museum, Renfrew Cross, Renfrew, PA4 8PF 2 1 Renfrewshire North & West 1548 NN02 Kirklandneuk Community Centre, Ness Road, Renfrew, PA4 9DE 2 1 Renfrewshire North & West 972 NN03 Renfrew Town Hall & Museum, Renfrew Cross, Renfrew, PA4 8PF 4 1 Renfrewshire North & West 3696 NN04 McMaster Centre, Robertson Park, Donaldson Drive, Renfrew, PA4 8LX 3 1 Renfrewshire North & West 2130 NN05 King George V Sports Pavilion, Dean Park Road, Renfrew, PA4 0AN 4 1 Renfrewshire North & West 3112 NN06 St James' Primary School, 10 Brown Street, Renfrew, PA4 8HL 2 1 Renfrewshire North & West 1487 NN07 Gallowhill Community Centre, 210 Netherhill Road, Paisley, PA3 4SF 2 2 Renfrewshire North & West 1781 NN08 Glynhill Hotel, 169 Paisley Road, Renfrew, PA4 8XB 2 2 Renfrewshire North & West 1534 NN09 Arkleston Primary School, 125 Cockels Loan, Renfrew, PA4 0EL 2 2 Renfrewshire North & West 1236 NN10 Newmains Primary School, 8a Lang Avenue, Renfrew, PA4 0DA 2 2 Renfrewshire North & West 1470 NN11 St James' Primary School, 10 Brown Street, Renfrew, PA4 8HL 1 2 Renfrewshire North & West 932 NN12 St Catherine's Primary School, 28a Brabloch Crescent, Paisley, PA3 4RG 2 2 Renfrewshire North & West 1879 NN13 Beechwood Community Centre, 26 Shortroods Road, Paisley, PA3 2NT 1 4 Renfrewshire North & West 2452 NN14 Houston and Killellan Church Halls, Main Street, Houston 4 10 Renfrewshire North & West 2681 NN15 Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir PA11 3LJ 4 11 Renfrewshire North & West 3921 NN16 1 11 Renfrewshire North & West 877 NN17 New polling district initially at Bishopton Community Centre and then at Dargavel Primary School, Bishopton 5 11 Renfrewshire North & West 3961 ELECTORATE PER POLLING DISTRICT AS AT 1 APRIL 2023 Langbank Village Centre, 51 Middlepenny Road, Langbank, PA14 6XB PAISLEY AND RENFREWSHIRE NORTH
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District Place name Estimated Stations for this district Council Ward Number Scottish Parliamentary Constituency Electorate NN18 Bishopton Community Centre, Gledstane Rd, Bishopton PA7 5AU 6 11 Renfrewshire North & West 3816 NN19 Bishopton Community Centre, Gledstane Rd, Bishopton PA7 5AU 1 11 Renfrewshire North & West 285 NN20 Inchinnan Primary School, 96 Old Greenock Road, Inchinnan PA4 9PH 2 12 Renfrewshire North & West 1609 NN21 Erskine Baptist Church, Park Hill, Erskine PA8 7HE 3 12 Renfrewshire North & West 2215 NN22 St Anne's Primary School, 97 Park Drive, Erskine PA8 7AL 5 12 Renfrewshire North & West 4346 NN23 Bargarran Primary School, 4 Barrhill Road, Erskine PA8 6BX 5 12 Renfrewshire North & West 4488 NP01 Williamsburgh Primary School, Lacy Street, Paisley, PA1 1QF 3 3 Paisley 2421 NP02 Ralston Community Sports Centre, Penilee Road, Paisley PA1 1AX 2 3 Paisley 1808 NP03 Ralston Community Centre, 6 Allanton Avenue, Paisley PA1 3BL 2 3 Paisley 1679 NP04 Beechwood Community Centre, 26 Shortroods Road, Paisley, PA3 2NT 3 4 Paisley 2452 NP05 Disability Resource Centre, Love Street, Paisley, PA3 2EA 1 4 Paisley 997 NP06 St Ninian's Church, 85 Blackstoun Road, Paisley PA3 1NR 3 4 Paisley 2312 NP07 Elderslie Village Hall, Stoddard Square, Elderslie, PA5 9AS 1 8 Paisley 473 NP08 St Ninian's Church, 85 Blackstoun Road, Paisley PA3 1NR 1 8 Paisley 538 NS01 Tweedie Hall, Ardlamont Square, Linwood PA3 3DE 4 10 Renfrewshire South 3027 NS02 Linwood Parish Church, Blackwood Avenue, Linwood PA3 3PY 4 10 Renfrewshire South 3267 NS03 Brookfield Village Hall, 45 Woodside Road, Brookfield PA5 8UB (Registers SS16 & SS17 allocated to this station) 1 10 Renfrewshire South 1039 NS04 Houston and Killellan Church Halls, Main Street, Houston 3 10 Renfrewshire South 2347
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District Place name Estimated Stations for this district Council Ward Number Scottish Parliamentary Constituency Electorate District Place name Estimated Stations for this district Council Ward Number Scottish Parliamentary Constituency SN01 Cargill Hall, Lintwhite Crescent, Bridge of Weir, PA11 3LJ 1 11 Renfrewshire North & West 8 SP01 Williamsburgh Primary School, Lacy Street, Paisley, PA1 1QF 3 3 Paisley 2691 SP02 Paisley West Church (formerly Martyrs Church Hall), King Street, Paisley, PA1 2LS 3 4 Paisley 2029 SP03 St Mary's Primary School, 4 Maxwellton Road, Paisley, PA1 2RJ 2 4 Paisley 2082 SP04 St Charles Church Hall, 5 Union Street, Paisley, PA2 6DU 2 4 Paisley 1828 SP05 St Ninian's Church, 85 Blackstoun Road, Paisley PA3 1NR 1 4 Paisley 295 SP06 West End Community Centre, 5A Underwood Lane, Paisley, PA1 2SL 1 4 Paisley 712 SP07 St Andrew's Academy, 125 Barrhead Road, Paisley, PA2 7LG 2 5 Paisley 1126 SP08 Hunterhill Community Centre, Blackford Road, Paisley,PA2 7EN 1 5 Paisley 1062 SP09 Paisley Marriage Suite, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1BU 2 5 Paisley 1140 SP10 Todholm Primary School, 260 Lochfield Road, Paisley, PA2 7JE 3 5 Paisley 3007 SP11 South End Action Centre, Stock Street, Paisley PA2 6NL 1 5 Paisley 1492 SP12 Williamsburgh Primary School, Lacy Street, Paisley, PA1 1QF 3 5 Paisley 1713 SP13 Glenburn Community Centre, 30 Fairway Avenue, Paisley, PA2 8DX 2 6 Paisley 1303 SP14 Glenburn Resource Centre, 19 Donaldswood Road, Paisley, PA2 8EA 2 6 Paisley 1467 PAISLEY AND RENFREWSHIRE SOUTH
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District Place name Estimated Stations for this district Council Ward Number Scottish Parliamentary Constituency Electorate SP15 Bushes Primary School, , Grampian Avenue, Paisley PA2 8DW 3 6 Paisley 2780 SP16 South Church (formerly Martyrs Church), 123 Rowan Street, Paisley, PA2 6RZ 4 6 Paisley 2270 SP17 St Charles Church Hall, 5 Union Street, Paisley, PA2 6DU 2 6 Paisley 1312 SP18 Brediland Community Centre, 30 Cardell Road, Paisley, PA2 9AF 2 7 Paisley 1317 SP19 Brediland Primary School, Achray Drive, Paisley PA2 9DJ 2 7 Paisley 3425 SP20 Foxbar Rivers Community Building, Spey Avenue, Paisley, PA2 0PA 2 7 Paisley 1101 SP21 Heriot Primary School, 10 Heriot Avenue, Paisley PA2 0DS 2 7 Paisley 1826 SP22 Foxbar Community Centre, 30 Amochrie Road, Paisley PA2 0LB 2 7 Paisley 1877 SP23 Langcraigs Primary School, 245 Glenfield Road, Paisley PA2 8QE 2 7 Paisley 1934 SS01 Elderslie Village Hall, Stoddard Square, Elderslie, PA5 9AS 5 8 Renfrewshire South SS02 Johnstone Castle Community Centre, Pine Crescent, Johnstone PA5 0BX 3 8 Renfrewshire South 2434 SS03 St David's Primary School, West Johnstone Shared Campus, Beith Road, Johnstone, PA5 0BB 2 8 Renfrewshire South 1211 SS04 Cochrane Castle Community Centre, 1 Burns Drive, Johnstone PA5 0HJ 1 8 Renfrewshire South 760 SS05 Fordbank Primary School, 23B Teviot Terrace, Johnstone PA5 0NP 1 8 Renfrewshire South 915 SS06 Spateston Bowling Club, Spateston Road, Johnstone PA5 0SX 3 8 Renfrewshire South 1785 SS07 Thorn Primary School, 4A Thorn Brae, Johnstone PA5 8HE 1 8 Renfrewshire South 609 SS08 Howwood Village Hall, 10 Station Road, Howwood PA9 1BB 3 9 Renfrewshire South 1620 2925
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District Place name Estimated Stations for this district Council Ward Number Scottish Parliamentary Constituency Electorate SS09 St Margaret's Church Hall, 49 Graham Street, Johnstone PA5 8RA 2 9 Renfrewshire South 1609 SS10 Johnstone Town Hall, 25 Church St, Johnstone PA5 8EG 2 9 Renfrewshire South 1618 SS11 Thorn Primary School, 4A Thorn Brae, Johnstone PA5 8HE 2 9 Renfrewshire South 1212 SS12 McKillop Institute, 2 Main Street, Lochwinnoch PA12 4AJ 3 9 Renfrewshire South 2543 SS13 Kilbarchan Scout Hall, Barn Green, Kilbarchan PA10 2HG 3 9 Renfrewshire South 2908 SS14 Linwood Parish Church (nb currently no electors) 1 10 Renfrewshire South SS15 Brookfield Village Hall, 43 Woodside Rd, Brookfield, Johnstone PA5 8UB 1 10 Renfrewshire South SS16 Brookfield Village Hall, 43 Woodside Rd, Brookfield, Johnstone PA5 8UB 1 10 Renfrewshire South