Civic Hospitality
Renfrewshire Council · 11 June 2026
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PUBLIC _________________________________________________________________ To: Finance, Resources and Customer Services Policy Board On: 11 June 2026 __________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Finance and Resources __________________________________________________________________ Heading: Civic Hospitality __________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 The following requests for civic hospitality have been received for the financial year 2026/27. a) Correspondence has been received from Bishopton Bowling Club in relation to their 50th anniversary suggesting the possibility of civic hospitality in the form of an afternoon tea at their premises on Sunday 28th June 2026 for approximately 120 people. Following consultation with the Provost, it is proposed that the Board agree to provide a contribution of cost of £950 and that it be delegated to the Director of Finance & Resources in consultation with the Provost to make the necessary arrangements. b) Correspondence has been received from Accord Hospice in relation to a Charity Ladies Day event taking place on Saturday 3rd October at Ingliston Country Club suggesting the possibility that we take a table of 10 at the event. Following consultation with the Provost, it is proposed that the Board agree to take a table at the above mentioned event at the cost of £550 and that it be delegated to the Director of Finance & Resources in consultation with the Provost to make the necessary arrangements. c) Correspondence has been received from Paisley Loyal Orange Lodge No. 6 District in relation to their 150th anniversary suggesting the possibility of civic hospitality in the form of a sit-down dinner with welcome drink at their premises on Saturday 3rd October for approximately 95 people.
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PUBLIC Following consultation with the Provost, it is proposed that the Board agree to the hospitality as detailed above at the cost of £2100 and that it be delegated to the Director of Finance & Resources in consultation with the Provost to make the necessary arrangements. 1.2 The budget provision for 2026/27 for Civic Hospitality (including international Links) is £46,460. Should the above be agreed, and taking account of previous decisions, the remaining balance would be approximately £26,770. 2. Recommendations 2.1 That the Board agree to: (a) provide the hospitality as detailed above for Bishopton Bowling Club and Paisley Loyal Orange Lodge No 6 District (b) take a table at Accord Hospice Ladies Day and; (c) that it be delegated to the Director of Finance & Resources in consultation with the Provost to make the necessary arrangements Implications of the Report 1. Financial – The costs of the request from civic hospitality will be met from the 2026/27 budget provision. 2. HR & Organisational Development – None. 3. Community/Council Planning – Civic receptions provide recognition of the contributions made by individuals and organisations to the fabric of life in Renfrewshire. 4. Legal - None. 5. Property/Assets - None. 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. 8. Health & Safety – None. 9. Procurement – None. 10. Risk – None.
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PUBLIC 11. Privacy Impact - None. 12. Climate Risk – None. 13. Children’s Rights – Not applicable. 14. Cosla Policy Position – Not applicable. __________________________________________________________________ List of Background Papers (a) Background Paper 3 – Email correspondence from Bishopton Bowling Club (b) Background Paper 2 – Email correspondence in relation to the Accord Hospice Ladies Day (c) Background Paper 1 – Email correspondence in relation to the Paisley Loyal Orange Lodge No 6 District event The foregoing background papers will be retained within Finance & Resources for inspection by the public for the prescribed period of four years from the date of the meeting. The contact officer within the service is Donna Gallagher, Member Services Officer (Telephone – 0141 487 1115, e-mail – donna.gallagher- pt@renfrewshire.gov.uk) Author: Donna Gallagher – Member Services Officer. Tel: 0141 487 1115 E-mail donna.gallagher-pt@renfrewshire.gov.uk