Agenda Document Pack - Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board - 18/03/2026
Renfrewshire Council · 18 March 2026
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Notice of Meeting and Agenda Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board Date Time Venue Wednesday, 18 March 2026 10:00 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire), Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN MARK CONAGHAN Head of Corporate Governance Membership Councillor Michelle Campbell (Convener): Councillor Audrey Doig (Depute Convener): Councillor Jennifer Adam: Councillor Stephen Burns: Councillor Jacqueline Cameron: Councillor Carolann Davidson: Councillor Eddie Devine: Councillor Chris Gilmour: Councillor Gillian Graham: Councillor John Hood: Councillor James MacLaren: Councillor Iain McMillan: Councillor John McNaughtan: Councillor Iain Nicolson: 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. 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 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. Page 1 of 56
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Webcasting of Meeting This meeting will be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site – at the start of the meeting the Convener will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed. To find the webcast please navigate to https://renfrewshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home Page 2 of 56
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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 any item(s) on the agenda and to provide a brief explanation of the nature of the interest or the transparency statement. 1 Community Asset Transfer Sub-committee Minutes of the meetings of the Community Asset Transfer Sub- committee held on 5 November 2025 and 21 January 2026. 5 - 8 2 Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2025/26 at 9 January 2026 Joint report by the Director of Finance & Resources and the Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure. 9 - 19 3 Service Update Report Report by Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure. 20 - 30 4 The Renfrewshire Council (Prohibition and restriction of waiting, loading and parking places) (Consolidation & Amendment Order 1006) Order 202*, Ref TRO 1006 Report by Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure. 31 - 44 5 Safeguarding Scotland’s Water Environment- SEPA Consultation Report by the Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure. 45 - 56 6 Surplus declaration of land at Seedhill Road, Paisley 7 39 Hallhill Road, Johnstone EXCLUSION OF PRESS AND PUBLIC The Board may by resolution exclude the press and public from the meeting during consideration of the following items of business as it is likely, in view of the nature of the Page 3 of 56
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business to be transacted, that if members of the press and public are present, there could be disclosure to them of exempt information as defined in paragraphs 9 and 12 of Part I of Schedule 7A of the Local Government (Scotland) Act, 1973. Exempt Item Exempt documents are no longer available in print format. You will require to click on this link and log in to access the documents. Please note that access to exempt documents is now restricted. 8 Co-mingled Food & Garden Waste Contract Settlement Report by the Director of Finance and Resources and the Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure. 9 Bridgewater Shopping Centre, Erskine – Valuation of Ground Lease Report by the Chief Executive. Page 4 of 56
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Minute of Meeting Community Asset Transfer Sub-committee Date Time Venue Wednesday, 05 November 2025 13:00 Microsoft Teams Meeting, Present: Councillor Jacqueline Cameron, Councillor Michelle Campbell, Councillor Carolann Davidson, Councillor Audrey Doig, Councillor Chris Gilmour In Attendance A Morrison, Head of Economy & Development, E Shearer, Regeneration & Place Manager and S Inrig, Assistant Manager (Employability) (all Chief Executive's); and N Young, Managing Solicitor (Litigation and Advice) and E Gray, Senior Committee Services Officer (both Finance & Resources). Chair Councillor Campbell, Convener, presided. Webcasting of Meeting Prior to the commencement of the meeting the Convener intimated that this meeting of the Policy Board would be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council's internet site. Declarations of Interest and Transparency Statements There were no declarations of interest or transparency statements prior to the commencement of the meeting. Item 1 Page 5 of 56
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1 Community Asset Transfer Request – Former St Ninian’s Church Hall There was submitted a report by the Chief Executive relative to a Community Asset Transfer request submitted in respect of the transfer of the former St Ninians Church Hall under Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (the Act). The report provided information in relation to the site, the applicant, the asset transfer request and the consideration of the application by the Community Asset Transfer Officer Panel which recommended that the application be approved. During discussion of the application members sought further information around any progress which had been made towards securing the funding detailed within the application and the expected impact that a failure to secure any of these revenue streams would have on the business plan; the method used to estimate costs in future years, whether inflation had been taken into account and, if not, the expected impact of inflationary costs; the steps which would be taken to ensure the business plan was achievable in the context of the applicant describing the cost estimate of £400,000 as "challenging but achievable"; contingency plans which were in place in the event that the business plan was not as successful as predicted; any discussions which had taken place between the applicant and the management team at the Tannahill Centre around collaborative working; and the outcome of any engagement which has been undertaken with neighbouring properties and facilities. In terms of Standing Order 59, Councillor Campbell moved that the application be continued to a future meeting of the Sub-committee to allow officers to engage further with the applicant around the additional information requested by members. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: That the application be continued to a future meeting of the Sub- committee to allow officers to engage further with the applicant around the additional information requested by members. Page 6 of 56
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Minute of Meeting Community Asset Transfer Sub-committee Date Time Venue Wednesday, 21 January 2026 13:00 Microsoft Teams Meeting, Present: Councillor Jacqueline Cameron, Councillor Michelle Campbell, Councillor Carolann Davidson, Councillor Chris Gilmour Chair Councillor Campbell, Convener, presided. In Attendance A Morrison, Head of Economy & Development, E Shearer, Regeneration & Place Manager and S Inrig, Programme Manager – Community Asset Transfer and Regeneration (all Chief Executive's); and E Gray, Senior Committee Services Officer (Finance & Resources). Webcasting of Meeting Prior to the commencement of the meeting the Convener intimated that this meeting of the Sub-committee would be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast on the Council's internet site. Apology Councillor Audrey Doig. Declarations of Interest and Transparency Statements There were no declarations of interest or transparency statements prior to the commencement of the meeting. Item 1 Page 7 of 56
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1 Continuation: CAT Request – Former St Ninian’s Church Hall Under reference to item 1 of the Minute of the meeting of this Sub-committee held on 5 November 2025, there was submitted a report by the Chief Executive relative to a Community Asset Transfer request submitted in respect of the transfer of the former St Ninians Church Hall under Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015 (the Act). The report provided information on the application which had been considered by the Sub-committee and advised that further information had been requested by members to help assist in their decision making. Further information had since been provided by the applicant and this was summarised at section 4 and set out in full at Appendix 2 of the report. Councillor Campbell, seconded by Councillor Davidson, moved that the application be refused due to the lack of community support demonstrated and concerns around the sustainability of the proposed business plan. This was agreed unanimously. DECIDED: That the application be refused due to the lack of community support demonstrated and concerns around the sustainability of the proposed business plan. Page 8 of 56
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Infrastructure Land & Environment Policy Board On: 18 March 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Finance and Resources Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Revenue and Capital Budget Monitoring 2025/26 at 9 January 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 At the close of reporting Period 10 on 9 January 2026, the projected revenue outturn at 31 March 2026 for those services reporting to the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board is an overspend position of £0.197m (0.5%) against the revised budget for the year. 1.2 The projected capital outturn at 31 March 2026 for projects reporting to the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board is a break-even position. 1.3 This is summarised over the relevant services in the table below and further analysis is provided in the report and appendices. Revised Annual Budget £000 Projected Outturn £000 Budget Variance (Adv)/Fav £000 Budget Variance % Revenue Environment & Infrastructure 39,847 40,044 (197) (0.5%) Total 39,847 40,044 (197) (0.5%) Capital Environment & Infrastructure 18,428 18,428 0 0.0% Item 2 Page 9 of 56
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PUBLIC 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board: 2.1 Notes the projected Revenue outturn overspend position of £0.197m (0.5%), which is an improvement on the Period 8 reported position of £0.380m (1.0%). 2.2 Notes the projected Capital outturn break-even position. 2.3 Notes the budget adjustments in appendix 1 and 2. 3. Revenue Budget Projection – overspend of £0.197m by 31 March 2026 3.1 The tables in Appendix 1 and 2 present the projected year-end position for all services reporting to this board, by both objective analysis (which division is spending the budget – appendix 1) and subjective analysis (what the budget is spent on – appendix 2). Material variances affecting the projected position are analysed further below. 3.2 It should be noted that the projected outturn position reported here is based on the latest information available, and that budget holders are obliged to seek mitigating action to minimise significant budget variances. The final outturn position will be reported to Council in June. 3.3 The level of DEFRA funding referenced in the previous report to Board was previously confirmed at £2.646m for 2025/26. Following the successful navigation of PACK UK’s complaints procedure by the Council , this has been revised to £4.290m and should be received in full by the end of the financial year. 3.4 In 2025/26, the Council has committed some of this funding to assist in the collection, handling and disposal of packaging materials. The remaining balance will be earmarked in reserves at 31 March 2026 to fund further such commitments in line with the prescriptive grant conditions. 4. Objective Analysis – Significant Variances Environment, Housing, and Infrastructure – (£0.197m) overspend Page 10 of 56
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PUBLIC 4.1 Waste Services – (£0.210m) overspend by 31 March 2026 4.1.1 This reflects the financial position for Refuse Collection, Refuse Disposal and Household Waste Recycling Centres. 4.1.2 The overspend for Refuse Collection (£125k) is primarily driven by increased staff costs resulting from higher levels of workforce absence, which create significant operational challenges. These additional costs have been partially offset by an over recovery of income. 4.1.3 The service continues to closely monitor the potential impact of inflationary pressures and contractual uplifts on the projected outturn. 4.2 Social Transport – (£0.189m) overspend by 31 March 2026 4.2.1 The projected overspend has increased by £31k since the previous board report. The overspend sits within employee costs due to the need to hire agency staff with the appropriate driving license categorisation to cover sickness absence. 4.2.2 The service is adhering to the Council’s policies and procedures regarding absence management and is actively working with HR to effectively manage the current sickness within the team. However, this situation is impacting the financial position of the service, as there is an ongoing need to utilise agency staff to maintain service levels. 4.2.3 Finance, as part of the annual budget process are currently reviewing the cost to operate the service against available budget provided by Education and HSCP to ensure that they accurately reflect the services required by Education and HSCP (from 2026/27 onwards). 4.3 Roads Operations – £0.222m underspend by 31 March 2026 The reported underspend is primarily due to the projected spend relating to work by contractors being lower than anticipated. Given the reactive nature of the service and the potential impact of any inflationary changes, this will continue to be closely monitored throughout the financial year. It should also be noted that the service has generated additional income by delivering capital-related functions internally. As a result, a greater proportion of work has been recharged to the relevant capital programme, thereby reducing the requirement to engage with external contractors. Page 11 of 56
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PUBLIC 4.4 Infrastructure and Assets – £0.085m overspend by 31 March 2026 The projected overspend is in the main due to higher than expected work by contractor costs for work on the new Renfrew Bridge. As this is the bridge’s first full year in operation, running and maintenance costs have been greater than originally forecast. 5. Subjective Analysis – Significant Variances 5.1 Supplies and Services – (£0.823m) overspend by 31 March 2026 5.1.1 The movement from the previous report to this report is £0.066m. As noted in 4.4, this mostly relates to higher than expected work by contractor costs for work on the new Renfrew Bridge. 5.1.2 As per the previous report, the remaining balance of the overspend is primarily driven by inflation across four key service areas: Neighbourhood Services (£0.134m), Infrastructure and Assets (£0.169m), Fleet Services (£0.144m) and Refuse Disposal (£0.147m). The increased costs are largely due to rising prices for contractor services, materials, and related services. 5.3 Income – £0.534m over recovery by 31 March 2026 In line with Section 4.3, Roads Operations, Infrastructure and Assets, and Transport and Development have generated additional income by delivering capital-related dayworks internally in addition to recharging salary related costs to the appropriate capital projects. Neighbourhood Services also received income for ad-hoc service requests, generating an additional £82k over budget. In addition, Refuse Disposal is projecting increased income from special uplifts, amounting to £61k. 6. Capital Budget Projection – break-even position by 31 March 2026 6.1 The Capital Investment Programme 2025/26 to 2029/30 was approved by the Council on 27 February 2025. For Infrastructure Land & Environment the revised capital spend for 2025/26 is £18.428m. 6.2 The in-year Capital budget is forecast to break even by 31 March 2026 however, this will be monitored as the projects progress. Further details of the programme can be found in the Capital Monitoring report at Appendix 3. 6.3 A number of budget adjustments between years have taken place, to reflect revised programming of some capital projects. Details of these adjustments, which amount to £1.800m, are as follows: Page 12 of 56
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PUBLIC Project Amount (£m) Budget increase to reflect grant award Red Smiddy Roundabout to Erskin ATT2 – Transport Scotland 1.600 Budget carried forward into 2026/27 to reflect programming Roads/Footways Upgrade Programme (0.459) Improvements to Outdoor Access and Play Area Programme (0.014) Multi-Purpose Bins (0.056) Renewal of Play Parks (0.631) Nature Restoration Fund (Biodiversity) (0.010) Budget accelerated into 2025/26 Vehicle Replacement Programme 1.320 Vehicles for Environmental Taskforce 0.050 Total (1.800) Page 13 of 56
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PUBLIC Implications of the Report 1. Financial The projected budget outturn position for the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Revenue budget is an overspend of £0.197m. Income and expenditure will continue to be monitored closely for the rest of the financial year and as far as possible, steps will be taken to mitigate any overspend. The projected outturn position for the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Capital budget is a break-even position. 2. HR & Organisational Development While staffing budgets form a significant proportion of the Council’s revenue budgets, there are no direct implications arising from the recommendations in this report. 3. Community/Council Planning Community Plan Our Renfrewshire is thriving The Council’s revenue and capital spend ensures that its facilities are fit for purpose and safe for the community, to maximise accessibility. Our Renfrewshire is well Our Renfrewshire is fair Our Renfrewshire is safe Council Plan Reshaping our place, our economy, and our future The Council’s revenue and capital spend ensures that its facilities are fit for purpose and safe for the community, to maximise accessibility. Building strong, safe, and resilient communities Tackling inequality, ensuring opportunities for all Creating a sustainable Renfrewshire for all to enjoy Ongoing revenue and capital budget monitoring is a tool to enable good financial management so that the Council has resources now and in the future for continued service delivery. Working together to improve outcomes 4. Legal There are no direct implications arising from the recommendations in this report. Page 14 of 56
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PUBLIC 5. Property/Assets The capital expenditure noted in this report will result in lifecycle maintenance improvements to existing properties and replacement of ICT assets and infrastructure. 6. Information Technology There are no direct implications arising from the recommendations in this report. 7. Equality & Human Rights There are no direct implications arising from the recommendations in this report. 8. Health & Safety There are no direct implications arising from the recommendations in this report. 9. Procurement While Procurement is an important consideration prior to the council incurring any revenue or capital spend, there are no direct implications arising from this report. 10. Risk The potential risk that the Council will overspend its approved budgets for the year will be managed at a Council-wide level by the Chief Executive and Directors. 11. Privacy Impact There are no direct implications arising from the recommendations in this report. 12. Climate Change The Council aims to reduce its carbon and other emissions to net zero by 2030, however there are no direct implications arising from the recommendations in this report. 13. Children’s Rights There are no direct implications arising from the recommendations in this report. Page 15 of 56
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PUBLIC 14. Cosla Policy Position N/A List of Background Papers • The Capital Investment Programme 2025/26 to 2029/30, Council 27 February 2025 Author: Lisa Dickie, Finance Business Partner, Gordon McNeil, Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure and Linsey Mcgregor, Senior Accountant (Capital) Page 16 of 56
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PUBLIC Appendix 1 Objective Summary Annual Budget at Period 8 Budget Adjustments Revised Annual Budget at Period 10 Projected Outturn Previous Projected Outturn Variance Movement £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 % £000 Directorate and Service Co-ordination 1,489 6 1,495 1,480 15 1.0% 19 (4) Refuse Collection 6,132 (5) 6,127 6,252 (125) (2.0%) (276) 151 Household Waste Recycling Centres 1,429 0 1,429 1,475 (46) (3.2%) (31) (15) Refuse Disposal 7,572 15 7,587 7,626 (39) (0.5%) (35) (4) Neighbourhood Services 7,610 70 7,680 7,607 73 1.0% (15) 88 Fleet Services 361 (4) 357 395 (38) (10.6%) 12 (50) Social Transport 1,255 0 1,255 1,444 (189) (15.1%) (158) (31) Roads Operations 5,832 0 5,832 5,610 222 3.8% 111 111 Infrastructure and Assets 2,976 0 2,976 3,061 (85) (2.9%) (43) (42) Transportation & Development 791 0 791 766 25 3.2% (7) 32 Parking of Vehicles (34) 0 (34) (19) (15) (44.1%) 0 (15) Street Lighting Maintenance Work 554 0 554 525 29 5.2% 67 (38) Energy Management Unit 419 0 419 419 0 0.0% 0 0 Strathclyde Partnership for Transport Requisition 3,379 0 3,379 3,403 (24) (0.7%) (24) 0 NET EXPENDITURE 39,765 82 39,847 40,044 (197) (0.5%) (380) 183 RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING STATEMENT 2025/26 1 April 2025 to 9 January 2026 Budget Variance (Adverse) or Favourable POLICY BOARD : INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND AND ENVIRONMENT Page 17 of 56
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PUBLIC Appendix 2 Subjective Summary Annual Budget at Period 8 Budget Adjustments Revised Annual Budget at Period 10 Projected Outturn Previous Projected Outturn Variance Movement £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 % £000 £000 Employees 27,194 117 27,311 27,198 113 0.4% (94) 207 Premises Related 1,434 1 1,435 1,534 (99) (6.9%) (103) 4 Transport Related 8,604 63 8,667 8,493 174 2.0% 86 88 Supplies and Services 15,713 805 16,518 17,341 (823) (5.0%) (757) (66) Third Party Payments 3,644 0 3,644 3,667 (23) (0.6%) (23) 0 Transfer Payments 169 0 169 224 (55) (32.5%) 4 (59) Support Services 661 0 661 679 (18) (2.7%) (16) (2) Depreciation and Impairment Losses 2,180 0 2,180 2,180 0 0.0% 0 0 GROSS EXPENDITURE 59,599 986 60,585 61,316 (731) (1.2%) (903) 172 Income (19,834) (904) (20,738) (21,272) 534 2.6% 523 11 NET EXPENDITURE 39,765 82 39,847 40,044 (197) (0.5%) (380) 183 Budget Variance (Adverse) or Favourable RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL REVENUE BUDGET MONITORING STATEMENT 2025/26 1 April 2025 to 9 January 2026 POLICY BOARD : INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND AND ENVIRONMENT Page 18 of 56
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PUBLIC Appendix 3 Prior Years Approved Budget Revised Projected Expenditure Budget Adjustments Budget Outturn Total Approved Projected Project Title to 31/03/2025 2025-26 since previous 2025-26 2025-26 Budget Outurn Board report to 31-Mar-30 to 31-Mar-30 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 £000 ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE Active Travel Funding Tier 1 6,873 1,411 0 1,411 1,411 0 0% 11,484 11,484 0 0% LADA 49 49 0 49 49 0 0% 98 98 0 0% Bus Infrastructure Fund 0 105 0 105 105 0 0% 105 105 0 0% Red Smiddy Roundabout to Erskine Active Travel Tier 2 0 0 1,600 1,600 1,600 0 0% 1,600 1,600 0 0% Vehicle Replacement Programme 35,804 2,382 1,320 3,702 3,702 0 0% 47,907 47,907 0 0% Bridge Assessment/Strengthening - 6XN004 8,147 347 0 347 347 0 0% 9,694 9,694 0 0% Roads/Footways Upgrade Programme -6XN004 84,849 8,012 (459) 7,553 7,553 0 0% 144,286 144,286 0 0% Lighting Columns Replacement - 6XN004 3,172 840 0 840 840 0 0% 6,412 6,412 0 0% Traffic Management 529 10 0 10 10 0 0% 765 765 0 0% Improvements to Outdoor Access and Play Area Programm 393 49 (14) 35 35 0 0% 452 452 0 0% SPT- People in Place Fund 0 110 0 110 110 0 0% 110 110 0 0% Flooding - 6XN004 0 0 0 0 0 0 0% 0 0 0 0% Multi Pupose Bins 0 56 (56) 0 0 0 0% 56 56 0 0% Renewal of Play Parks 961 1,186 (631) 555 555 0 0% 2,946 2,946 0 0% Grant for Implementation for 20mph speed limit 35 259 0 259 259 0 0% 294 294 0 0% Nature Restoration Fund (Biodiversity) 483 216 (10) 206 206 0 0% 548 548 0 0% Nature Restoration Fund (Rivers) 95 114 0 114 114 0 0% 350 350 0 0% Underwood Depot Improvement 12 388 0 388 388 0 0% 400 400 0 0% Public Realm - Abbey 0 5 0 5 5 0 0% 300 300 0 0% Recycling Improvement Fund 486 0 0 0 0 0 0% 486 486 0 0% Road Safety 0 396 0 396 396 0 0% 396 396 0 0% Vehicles for Environmental Taskforce 0 0 50 50 50 0 0% 50 50 0 0% Open Spaces Infrastructure 0 200 0 200 200 0 0% 200 200 0 0% Strathclyde Partnership Transport 0 400 0 400 400 0 0% 400 400 0 0% TOTAL INFRASTRUCTURE, LAND & ENVIRONMENT BOARD 142,219 16,625 1,800 18,428 18,428 0 0% 229,760 229,760 0 0% RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL CAPITAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY - NON-HOUSING SERVICES 1st April to 9th January 2026 POLICY BOARD: INFRASTRUCURE, LAND & ENVIRONMENT Current Year 2025-26 Full Programme - All years Budget Variance (Adverse) or Favourable Budget Variance (Adverse) or Page 19 of 56
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PUBLIC To: Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board On: 18 March 2026 Report by: Director of Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Heading: Service Update Report 1. Summary 1.1 This report provides an overview of key service activities since the last Policy Board report on 21 January 2026 and an update on the services and key projects delivered during this period. 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board: 2.1 Notes the wide range of activities provided in the service update. 2.2 Notes the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) process for the Paisley Central District Heating Network Outline Business Cases outlined in section 4.1. Item 3 Page 20 of 56
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PUBLIC 3. Background 3.1 Environment, Housing & Infrastructure provides essential services to every household in Renfrewshire and works in partnership with the local community, other service areas and Community Planning Partners, to deliver key Council priorities and initiatives. A progress update on the main activities delivered by the services in respect of the areas of activity delegated to this Policy Board, is detailed below. Updates for Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board 4. Climate Change 4.1 Energy Management District Heating Network Outline Business Cases 4.1.1 Extensive work continues to develop the Outline Business Cases for two potential District Heating Networks in Renfrewshire: the extension of the existing network at AMIDS through to Glasgow Airport and the creation of a new network in the Paisley Central area. 4.1.2 A collaborative exercise has been undertaken to explore various delivery options through detailed review in order to identify preferred models for both networks and to inform a soft market testing exercise. 4.1.3 A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been developed and shared with stakeholders who have been identified as key to the development and potential prospects of the Paisley Central Network. Partners include OneRen, the NHS and the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). The MOU is intended as a non-legally binding agreement between stakeholders and Renfrewshire Council, outlining the broad terms and conditions of cooperation and providing a means to express support and commitment to the project. These partners are key to the success of the project given the energy consumption of the properties they are responsible for. Such agreements add weight to the potential viability of a future network. More legally binding proceedings would take place at a later phase through an Energy Supply Agreement (ESA) as the network connects. 4.1.4 It is expected that the business cases will be concluded in June 2026 with further detail presented to board members in due course. It is recommended that the board note the MOU process outlined and the more detailed report to follow. Page 21 of 56
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PUBLIC 5. Community Development 5.1 Team Up to Clean Up 5.1.1 Team Up to Clean Up worked in partnership with colleagues in Transport & Infrastructure and Neighbourhood Services to support Renfrewshire’s Winter Maintenance Campaign. Over 60 volunteer Grit Kits were issued in response to winter resilience requests from community volunteers. Each kit included a salt spreader, snow shovel, gloves and a 25kg bag of salt, alongside a Team Up to Clean Up branded hi-vis vest. 5.1.2 Volunteers were required to confirm compliance with the issued risk assessment and to follow the care and maintenance guidance provided for the spreaders, supporting safe use and ensuring the longevity of the equipment. 5.1.3 In January, Team Up to Clean Up responded directly to volunteer feedback by procuring A- frame stand-alone safety signage for use during litter-picking activity. The signage is designed to alert passers-by, including pedestrians and motorists, that litter-picking is taking place, improving volunteer visibility and supporting safer working practices on site. 6. Fleet, Roads, and Transportation 6.1 Fleet Services 6.1.1 Fleet Services has recently added 24 new vehicles and fleet assets as part of the Council’s ongoing Vehicle Replacement Programme. The new additions include: • 3 x Long Range electric cars – allocated to the Sustainable Travel Pool Car Scheme based at Renfrewshire House. • 17 x new L1 electric car-derived vans - Allocated across a range of Council services to replace older or hired vehicles—helping reduce running, repair, and fuel costs while supporting carbon-reduction targets. • 2 x five-seater electric cars - Delivered to Children’s Services to meet operational needs and contribute to lower emissions. • 1 x Luton van with extended tail lift - Provided to Waste Services to improve the efficiency of household bin deliveries and turnaround. • 1 x 17-seater bus - Supplied to Social Transport to replace a hired vehicle, improving reliability and reducing costs. • 4 x new 35-yard skips - For Underwood Road HWRC to replace damaged or end-of-life skips. 6.1.2 All new vehicles meet Euro 6 emissions standards or are fully electric, directly supporting Renfrewshire Council’s sustainability and Net Zero ambitions. This investment will improve service reliability, reduce long-term operational and maintenance costs, lower emissions and enhance environmental performance. Page 22 of 56
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PUBLIC Roads & Transportation 6.2 Roads Capital Investment Programme 6.2.1 As part of the Roads Capital investment programme, in 2025/2026 we have resurfaced 47 carriageways, 16 footways and surface treated 38 carriageways. 6.2.2 The Roads Capital team are finalising the resurfacing improvement programme for 2026/2027. 6.2.3 Major resurfacing schemes at Collier Street car park, Barnsford Road (Phase 2) to Red Smiddy roundabout, junctions at George Street, Canal Street, Maxwellton Street Paisley, High Street Paisley (outside museum), Fairway Avenue, Paisley and Hillington Road are scheduled for March, April and May 2026 respectively. 6.2.4 We recently completed the trial of an Asphalt preservation method (spray application of a sealant treatment) at Lonend. This process is intended to prolong the life of a carriageway, delaying the requirement for full resurfacing, which has a far greater carbon footprint. This will be monitored in the coming year to see how it performs under traffic loadings and officers will report back to a future Board. 6.2.5 Roundabout improvements as part of the Roads Capital programme for 2025/26 have continued to upgrade A761 Main Road at Station Road Paisley, Abbotsinch Road at Arran Avenue Glasgow Airport, Inchinnan Drive, Greenock Road at Barrangary Road Bishopton. 6.2.6 The programme of roundabout improvements for 2026/27 includes A761 Linwood Toll, A761 Linwood Road at Barskiven Road, Bridge of Weir Road Linwood at St Benedict’s High School, Kings Inch Road at Laymoor Avenue and Kings Inch Drive Renfrew. 6.3 Ready for Winter 6.3.1 The service commenced winter resilience arrangements on the 1 October 2025, and this will run through until May 2026. To the 9 March 2026, the Winter Maintenance programme has used a cumulative total of over 1,980 tonnes of salt gritting Renfrewshire roads. The service has gritted primary network routes 103 times and our secondary network on 15 occasions with gritting teams working around the clock to keep Renfrewshire moving throughout this recent winter period. In comparison with the same period for 2025 (October to early March), the service used 3,146 tonnes of salt gritting which is a significant decrease in gritting and milder winter. Although, the first few months of 2026 provided a variety of challenging weather, with Environment, Housing & Infrastructure services dealing with gritting, heavy rain and high winds. 6.3.2 In addition, we have completed full refurbishment of Rankine Street flood pumping station in Johnstone. This will ensure its effective use for the coming years helping to protect adjacent properties. We intend to roll this out to Collier Street pumping station this coming financial year. Page 23 of 56
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PUBLIC 6.4 Street Lighting Capital Investment Programme 6.4.1 A new street lighting installation, comprising of heritage columns and lanterns (with dark skies optics) has completed on Main Street and Church Street Lochwinnoch, awaiting a new power supply. The heritage nature of the scheme, intended to be sympathetic to the conservation area, has been well received by residents. An application for a new power supply has been submitted to Scottish Power and we should have an install date within the next couple of weeks, following which, the old lighting system will be removed, disposed of in accordance with the WEEE Regulations (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) and the footway reinstated around the old column holes. 6.4.2 A further column and loop replacement contract is currently underway, addressing isolated knocked down and life expired columns throughout Renfrewshire. This has led to the replacement of 86 columns and 41 damaged loops, bringing areas in previous darkness into light. During this contract we have continued to work closely with colleagues at Scottish Power to expediate new supplies. 6.5 Active Travel & Infrastructure Improvement Update Red Smiddy, Inchinnan to Erskine Active Travel Route 6.5.1 The Council has received £1.6million in funding from Transport Scotland for the Red Smiddy, Inchinnan to Erskine Active Travel Route. A tender process concluded in December 2025 with construction work started on site in early February. This will create a shared use footway for walking and cycling expanding the network in the area. 6.5.2 To allow the works to take place, temporary traffic lights will continue to be in operation on a phased basis along the route to ensure the safety of workers and road users. 6.5.3 The first phase of works will be construction of 1.4km of shared footway & cycleway from the end of the existing shared footway/ cycleway on Greenock Road, round Red Smiddy Roundabout, north onto Southbar Road to Southholm Roundabout. There is an existing footway at Red Smiddy Roundabout which is widened, and new construction footway on Southbar Road. 6.5.4 The second phase will see the construction of 0.6km of shared footway & cycleway from Southholm Roundabout to the overbridge on the A726 on the northbound verge. Associated relocation of street lighting columns, road signs and installation of new drainage. The works will involve the construction of a ramp to create a connection to the existing footway overbridge over the A726 providing direct access to Park Mains High School and Erskine shopping area. 6.6 Renfrew to Paisley Active Travel Route (Gallowhill Link) 6.6.1 The Council received funding from Transport Scotland for the Gallowhill Active Travel Route. This will create a shared use footway for walking, wheeling and cycling expanding the network in the area and also provide a safe, off-road, lit, access route from Gallowhill to the new Paisley Grammar School, under the disused railway bridge on Renfrew Road (an essential condition of Planning for the school) and onwards to the wider cycle network. Page 24 of 56
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PUBLIC 6.6.2 Works commenced in late October and included site clearance, installation of drainage, construction of a new 600m long shared footpath with streetlighting, and landscaping works. The works completed ahead of schedule at the beginning of March, with an official opening on the 10th of March. 6.7 Elderslie for Everyone Project 6.7.1 The developed design is continuing on from the concept design stage which has been completed. Within this stage we will continue to gather feedback on the design from the community and prepare more technical information to inform the developed design stage. Ongoing public communication, meetings with local businesses and elected members have taken place and will continue throughout the project process. 6.8 Inspection of Carriageways and Footways held in the Housing Account 6.8.1 We have recently recruited an inspector who will work part time in the roads service and part time in the housing service. The intention is to ensure that road infrastructure held within the Housing Estate is managed in the same manner as the public road, with cyclical safety inspections and a matrix for prioritising repairs against competing priorities. This will be the first time that the Housing road asset will be managed in such a proactive manner. 6.9 Villages Safe Walking Initiative 6.9.1 Phase 1 of the Villages Safe Walking Initiative has concluded its second round of consultation on the refined detailed design and location of proposed traffic calming measures in Houston, Howwood and Kilbarchan. Detailed drawings of measures were consulted on with the Community Councils and subsequently they were letter dropped to directly affected residents. 6.9.2 Comments asking for changes or objecting to elements were accepted by officers and responses have been prepared. They explain where we have been able to accommodate requests for change and where, due to considerations of road safety and practicality of construction, we have not. We will be looking to meet with ward members to discuss the conclusions of the consultations and the finalised construction drawings. Implementation of the measures will follow in the new financial year. Officers continue to progress more complex designs at Houston Cross, Kilbarchan Cross and Howwood Black Cart Water Bridge. 6.9.3 Phase 2 of the Villages Safe Walking Initiative has completed its concept design stage and, on the basis of the support shown by responses received to the consultation, our consultant is now developing the detail of those designs through engaging with the communities of Bishopton, Bridge of Weir, Elderslie, and Lochwinnoch to refine the proposals once again. Page 25 of 56
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PUBLIC 6.9.4 We will also refine cost estimates and develop a proposed implementation programme which will be contingent on the availability of future years’ funding. Based on current high level estimates, to complete all measures outlined within the work to date would cost around £3million. Officers will prioritise the interventions in order of impact and would then look to explore potential funding sources to be able to deliver a prioritised list. Ward members will be updated as this progresses. 6.9.5 In response to requests for Langbank’s inclusion in Phase 2 of the Villages Safe Walking Initiative, we have separately begun investigating potential measures for Langbank village. We are preparing to consult with the community on their concerns and for feedback on proposed potential measures. 7. Neighbourhood Services 7.1 Cemetery Update 7.1.1 A programme of seasonal winter maintenance has been completed across all sites. Teams have undertaken intensive scraping in targeted cemetery areas, alongside hedge-pruning activities. The service continues to monitor public feedback to identify any additional priority areas requiring maintenance. 7.1.2 A conservation inspection of the Glen Cinema Memorial in Hawkhead Cemetery identified several areas requiring enhancement. A conservation specialist was appointed to carry out these works, which commenced in December 2025. Progress is ongoing and remains dependent on weather conditions. 7.2 Country Parks 7.2.1 Paisley and District Scout Groups continue to support their “Better World” project through organised volunteer activity days at Glennifer Braes Country Park. Under the guidance of their leaders and the Countryside Rangers, this Spring’s programme focuses on woodland management activities within Glen Park. 7.2.2 Avian Flu has been confirmed within Castle Semple Country Park. All required public health and biosecurity measures have been implemented, including the installation of appropriate signage and updates to visitor communications. 7.2.3 Summer opening hours will operate from April to October and will include the full delivery of outdoor activity sessions and environmental education programmes. 7.3 Play Parks Update 7.3.1 The play park renewal programme for 25/26 continues to progress with the following work completed: • Tinto Square Playpark, Renfrew - An inclusive seesaw has been installed and designed to accommodate up to two wheelchairs. This represents the first installation of its kind to be trialled within Renfrewshire. Page 26 of 56
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PUBLIC • Moss Road Playpark, Bridge of Weir - A new section of link path has been constructed outside the fenced play area, ensuring that park users can avoid walking through the playpark itself when ground conditions are wet. • Park Road, Johnstone - A new fenced dog exercise area has been completed on the site of the former derelict BMX course, providing a safe and dedicated space for dog owners. 7.3.2 Further improvements are planned for delivery including: • Robertson Park (Main Play Area), Renfrew – anticipated start: April 2026 • Stuart Road, Bishopton – anticipated start: March 2026 • Campbell Street, Johnstone – programme to be confirmed • East Fulton, Linwood – anticipated start: late April to early May • Ferguslie Gardens (Bottom Play Area), Paisley – anticipated start: March 2026 • Red Blaes BMX Track, Barshaw Park, Paisley (conversion to pump track) – currently at tender return stage • New Outdoor Gym, Lochwinnoch Public Park – anticipated completion: end of March 2026 7.4 Seasonal Grass Cutting Programme 7.4.1 The service has completed the recruitment process for this year’s intake of seasonal staff to support the extensive summer grass cutting program. The grass cutting season will start on 1 April 2026. 7.5 Open Space 7.5.1 Fountain Gardens, Paisley – A contract has been awarded for the conservation of the Robert Burns statue. Due to its historical and cultural significance, the works are expected to take several weeks once commenced. The Grand Fountain is scheduled for cleaning and servicing in March, following the winter shut-down period. The water features will be switched back on at the same time. 8. Bus Service 514 8.1 As reported to the ILE Board of August 2025, Council officers have been working with SPT to extend the bus service connecting Dargavel to Braehead. This resulted in the proposed end date of the contract being extended from January 2026 to May 2026. 8.2 Due the continued low patronage levels on the route there is not going to be any possibility to extend the service beyond the first week in May 2026. The route has been funded as part of the Section 75 agreement with BAE, however that funding will expire in May 2026 and as such the service will come to an end. 8.3 SPT engaged with the market to understand if there was any market interest in taking this service forward, however given the patronage figures this service is unsustainable and SPT have advised that they are not in a position to operate the service as a subsidised route. Page 27 of 56
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PUBLIC 8.4 Council officers will continue to liaise with SPT to assess what opportunities may exist to improve access to public transport for Dargavel residents. 9. Waste Services 9.1 Waste Services Website Update 9.1.1 As part of the route optimisation software integration, the service is advancing the system’s automated online forms. This work includes linking the Council’s existing website processes directly into the new system making the process more efficient. The online forms for requesting assisted collections, bin swaps, bin deliveries, and bulky uplifts have been updated to support direct integration with the route management system. All updated forms are live and available through the Council’s website. 9.2 Library WEEE Banks Project (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) 9.2.1 The first year of the WEEE Bank project across Renfrewshire libraries has delivered excellent results. The initiative exceeded expectations, with 2.44 tonnes of small electrical items collected surpassing the original estimate of 2.16 tonnes. 9.2.2 Alongside this, Waste Services recorded a significant rise in WEEE recycling across both the library banks and the Household Waste Recycling Centres. An additional 75.10 tonnes of electrical items were collected for recycling, supported by a communications campaign highlighting the importance of recycling unwanted electricals. This positive first year demonstrates growing public engagement and the impact of making recycling more accessible to residents. 9.3 Service Improvement 9.3.1 The performance of bin collections is a key priority for Waste Services. To support this, a temporary Business Improvement Officer post was created to focus on data analysis and performance management within the service from February 2026. A core element of this work is improving outcomes for residents who receive an Assisted Collection. Although the work is in its infancy, throughout February there has been improved performance with 99.84% of bins and 99.45% of assisted bins collected emptied on collection. The team will continue to focus on this area of work to support sustained performance both across the service and with specific addresses that require bespoke arrangements for collections. 9.4 Packaging & Recycling Handling Facility – Linwood 9.4.1 The service is progressing a detailed Business Case for the construction of a packaging and recycling handling facility at Middleton Road, Linwood. This facility would be able to handle materials from the blue, brown and green bins, street sweepings and gulley cleanings, bulky items from special uplifts, waste upholstered domestic seating and white goods etc. In addition, the construction would include a new secure bin store with a wash and repair facility. The Business Case is under review by the Councils finance section; a further update will be brought to a future board. Page 28 of 56
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PUBLIC 10. #YouDecide 10.1.1 Improvements works at the Barrangary and Chestnut roundabouts in Bishopton have been completed in preparation for new public sculpture installations. A horse sculpture is planned for Chestnut roundabout and a tree sculpture for Barrangary roundabout. Both are scheduled for completion by the end of March 2026. 10.1.2 An outdoor gym has been installed in Lochwinnoch Park, marking the completion of Lochwinnoch #YouDecide projects. 10.1.3 The access path to Glencoats Park play area has been resurfaced and this completes #YouDecide projects for Paisley North West and Central. 10.1.4 The following projects remain in progress. Individual completion reports will be submitted as each project is finalised: • Roundabout improvement schemes in Kilbarchan and Renfrew • Activity/Heritage trails in Inchinnan and Kilbarchan • Car park and path improvements at Gleniffer Braes • Outdoor Gym installation at Poplar Avenue, Johnstone 11. Public EV Charging Infrastructure Update 11.1.1 Renfrewshire continue to work alongside all Glasgow City Region partners to expand public use EV charge points across each local authority partner area including Renfrewshire. The programme will involve the migration of around 600 existing charge points in and the installation of around 3,000 new charge points. 11.1.2 The updated programme timeline highlights that the procurement process to appoint a commercial Charge Point Operator (CPO) has now commenced with an appointment of an operator due to be concluded by September 2026. 11.1.3 To allow for the prompt transfer and migration of existing EV assets to the new CPO, once appointed, each member authority require to have authority to grant licences in place prior to contract award. A more detailed update will be provided to the board in May. Page 29 of 56
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PUBLIC Implications of the Report 1. Financial – Any financial elements referenced in this report will be progressed through the Council’s financial & budget planning process. 2. HR & Organisational Development – None 3. Community/Council Planning – The report details a range of activities which reflect local community and council planning themes. 4. Legal – None 5. Property/Assets – None 6. Information Technology – None 7. Equality & Human Rights - 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. 8. Health & Safety – None 9. Procurement – None 10. Risk – None 11. Privacy Impact – None 12. Climate Change – there are a range of actions and activities throughout the Service Update Report which support the Council’s Plan for Net Zero. 13. Children’s Rights – None 14. Cosla Policy Position – None List of Background Papers: None Author: Gordon McNeil, Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure Email: Gordon.mcneil@renfrewshire.gov.uk Page 30 of 56
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: The Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board On: 18th March 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: The Renfrewshire Council (Prohibition and restriction of waiting, loading and parking places) (Consolidation & Amendment Order 1006) Order 202*, Ref TRO 1006 ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 In terms of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 and the Council’s Scheme of Delegation, the making of a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) is delegated to the Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure after consultation with the Convener of the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board and the local ward Members. 1.2 The proposed TRO allows Renfrewshire Council to complete its proposals to protect the public roads around the Council area, some of which suffer from inconsiderate, congestive and in some cases dangerous parking. 1.3 The proposed Amendment Order is the fourth waiting, loading and parking places consolidation and amendment digital order; the previous order being approved by this Board on 27 August 2025. This order covers requests for revisions and additions received since the cut-off date of that digital order’s consultation. 1.4 TRO 1006 was advertised for comment by 21thJanuary 2026 and proposed to impose restrictions on the roads listed in Section 3.3. Item 4 Page 31 of 56
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PUBLIC 1.5 Of the 42 separate items within the TRO 1006 proposals, there were no objections in relation to 37 items. One objection was requested to be withdrawn by the applicant because they had misunderstood the effect of the proposal. One item that received 3 objections had been included in the proposal by mistake and has been withdrawn. Of the remaining 3 proposals that received objections, one received 2 objections while the other two received one objection each. 1.6 Objections were received in relation to the following items. 472 Greenhill Crescent Elderslie 2 objections 490 Easwald Bank Kilbarchan 1 objection 478 Wallneuk Rd at end and cul-de-sac Paisley 1 objection 1.7 Officers recommend; Greenhill Crescent • implementation of the restrictions as proposed because the status quo is considered an unacceptable risk during the times specified, when multiple young children are using the footways. There is insufficient road space on the carriageway to allow parking on both sides while maintaining a running lane for through traffic. Easwald Bank • Implementation of the proposed restriction to enable local business to operate without undue difficulties with supplies, while keeping goods vehicles out of adjacent residential streets. The objector has perceived this as a safety issue. The proposed addition of restrictions better manages the traffic where there was no parking restriction before. Wallneuk • Implementation of the proposed restriction at the request of adjacent businesses having issues with access and egress for goods vehicles due to inappropriate parking in the vicinity. Page 32 of 56
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PUBLIC 1.8 In accordance with the ‘Local Authorities’ Traffic Orders (Procedures) (Scotland) Regulations 1999’ and the Council’s procedures, the Board may now decide how to proceed; to either make the order in full, make the order in part, or not make the order. The Board is free to choose to decide on the objections itself, or, to appoint a Reporter to do so. 1.9 A plan of the proposed TRO 1006 can be found at these links. https://ren.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=9a44e32bf3b8428baecf ca954b78bc5d 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board; 2.1 Considers and decides on the objections made and not upheld in relation to The Renfrewshire Council (Prohibition and restriction of waiting, loading and parking places) (Consolidation & Amendment Order 1006 Order 202* at the meeting of this Policy Board rather than appointing an independent reporter. 2.2 Subject to recommendation 2.2 and the objections not being upheld, approves the implementation of The Renfrewshire Council (Prohibition and restriction of waiting, loading and parking places) (Consolidation & Amendment Order 1006 Order 202*, which includes the roads as listed at Section 3.3, and authorises the Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure in conjunction with the Convener of Infrastructure, Land & Environment Policy Board to make the Traffic Regulation Order. 3. Background 3.1 The TRO 1006 proposals went through a single stage consultation process for a 36-day period ending 21 January 2025. 3.2 The purpose of the consultation was to satisfy the statutory consultation process which allows residents of Renfrewshire to provide comment on the proposals at each specific location. 3.3 The locations are shown in the table below and on the maps at https://ren.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=9a44e32bf3b8428baecf ca954b78bc5d Page 33 of 56
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PUBLIC TRO Item No. Town Location Restriction 464 Paisley Heriot Avenue & Woodstock Avenue, Heriots Primary School Keep Clear 472 Elderslie Greenhill Crescent No stopping during specified times Monday to Friday 8.30am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm 473 Renfrew Fulbar Street Pedestrian Zone. Goods vehicle loading only 474 Paisley St Mirren Street Goods vehicle loading only 511 Renfrew Sandy Road opp no 57 - 61 No waiting at any time 475 Paisley Renfrew Road at retail park Bus lane reduction 476 Paisley Causeyside St at Phelps Butchers Goods vehicle loading and pay and display parking 477 Paisley Whitehaugh Avenue at Barshaw Drive junction No waiting at any time 478 Paisley Wallneuk Rd at end and cul-de-sac No waiting at any time 479 Paisley Well Steet No stopping except buses 480 Paisley Storrie Street extend no waiting to cover bin ramps No waiting at any time 481 Paisley Love Street, lay-bys on west side Parking by motor cars only 482 Paisley Albion St and Blythswood Dr, length running north-south No waiting at any time 483 Renfrew Newmains Rd, both sides on approach to Broadloan No waiting at any time 484 Bishopton The Grove on entrance bend and turning head No waiting at any time 485 Bishopton Hay Avenue at junction of Lamont Avenue No waiting at any time 486 Johnstone Banktop Court at North Place No waiting at any time, Ambulance Bay, Disabled Bays 487 Johnstone Graham St at Thompson St No waiting at any time 488 Johnstone High St at Canal St around west corner No waiting at any time, no loading at any time 489 Johnstone Houston Square No waiting at any time, no loading at any time, limited waiting 490 Kilbarchan Easwald Bank at Tandlehill Rd Goods vehicle loading bay 491 Paisley Arkleston Rd at Barshaw Dr junction No waiting at any time 492 Paisley Arkleston Rd at Whitehaugh Ave junction No waiting at any time 493 Paisley East Lane, access to Bakery No waiting at any time 494 Paisley Gilmour St under rail bridge both sides Limited waiting 10 min no return within 1 hour 498 WITHDRAWN 499 Paisley Penilee Rd at Kilpurnie Rd junction No waiting at any time 500 Renfrew Sandyford Road access No waiting at any time Page 34 of 56
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PUBLIC 501 Renfrew Renfrew Rd at Clydesdale Ave junction No waiting at any time 502 Paisley Wallace St at Love St junction No waiting at any time 503 Paisley Lacy Street Replace Bus Stand with School Keep Clear 504 Renfrew Craigielea Rd at Brown St North/Murray St/service lane to Albert Rd No waiting at any time 505 Renfrew Muir Street No waiting at any time, goods vehicle loading bay 506 Renfrew Paisley Road, crescents at 206 – 222 & 224 - 248 No waiting at any time 507 Renfrew Oxford Rd/Cragielea Rd/Paisley Rd staggered signal junction No waiting at any time 510 Kilbarchan Low Barholm at Barrhill Cr junction No waiting at any time 513 Renfrew Kenley Road car park access No waiting at any time 514 Brookfield Victoria Rd /A761 junction No waiting at any time 515 WITHDRAWN 517 Paisley Burnfoot Cr/ Ferenze Dr junction No waiting at any time 518 Paisley Fauldswood Cr / Craigfaulds Ave junction No waiting at any time 519 Paisley Renfrew Rd from Wallneuk Rd to Arkleston Rd/Paisley Rd roundabout, both sides No Stopping at any time 520 Paisley Love Street Lay-by east side Goods Vehicle Loading Only 3.4 The consultation details were published in the local press, on Renfrewshire.gov.uk and via the “Tell me Scotland” website, where information on the proposed items within the order was provided in text format and in map form via Renfrewshire Council’s Geographic Information System (GIS) portal. In addition, notices were placed on lampposts at each of the specific locations where the orders were proposed. 3.5 A total of 16 responses were received with 8 being pertinent, 7 objections and 1 acknowledgement of a request (this one did not proceed as they had misinterpreted the effect of the order and as it primarily only affected their frontage, was considered to be acceptable and the proposal withdrawn). The remaining respondents were either seeking clarification of the proposals or seeking additional measures out-with the scope of the consultation which will be considered in a future amendment. Page 35 of 56
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PUBLIC 3.6 One response in support of item 518 requesting additional measures in other locations and 2 responses in general support of proposals in Renfrew requesting additional measures in other locations. 5 other respondents were seeking clarification of proposals only or requests for areas outwith the consultation. Details of the objections and responses in support are given in Appendix 1. 3.7 Sustained objections were received in relation to the following items. Item Road Settlement Restriction Objections 472 Greenhill Crescent Elderslie No stopping Mon-Fri 8.30 to 9,30 & 2.30 to 3.30 2 478 Wallneuk Rd at end of Cul- de-sac Paisley No waiting at any time 1 490 Easwald Bank Kilbarchan “Goods Vehicle Loading Only” 1 498 Loundsdale Road Paisley Withdrawn as erroneous description no decision required 3 515 Woodside Rd Turning head Brookfield Requested withdrawn and has been retracted. No decision required 1 3.8 The roads authority’s duty is to ensure a safe road network for vehicle movement. Its obligation is to keep roads clear and safe. Officers recommend implementation of the restrictions as proposed. 3.9 In respect of Items 506 and 510 respondents suggest that adjacent unused land or grassed areas should be converted to parking allocated to residents. The roads authority is not empowered to provide private parking spaces. 4. Consideration of Objections 4.1 The Local Authorities' Traffic Orders (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 1999 state that before making the order, the Council (in the form of its Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board) must consider all objections made and not withdrawn. In this respect, the terms of the Regulations state that the Board may consider the objections itself in fulfilment of its statutory obligation. Alternatively, the Board may choose to appoint an independent Reporter to hold a hearing to consider the objections. Page 36 of 56
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PUBLIC 4.2 If the Board decides to exercise its discretion and not appoint an independent Reporter, then it must consider the objections and either uphold them, in which case the proposal shall be dropped, or consider the objections and then approve the implementation of the restrictions as advertised, as a whole or in part, and authorise the Director of Environment, Housing & Infrastructure to make the Order. 4.3 If the Board decides to choose the public hearing, it should be recognised that the Reporter’s deliberations could take approximately 15 weeks. Thereafter, the Board has an obligation to consider the report and recommendation made by the Reporter and to decide on whether to proceed with the order. 4.4 The cost of arranging an independent Reporter to hold a public hearing is estimated at £5000. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board considers the objections itself. _________________________________________________________ 5. Implementation 5.1 Should the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board approve the implementation of The Renfrewshire Council (Prohibition and restriction of waiting, loading and parking places) (Consolidation & Amendment Order 1006) Order 202*, officers will arrange for the required lining and signing works to make the Order enforceable. ___________________________________________________________________ Page 37 of 56
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PUBLIC Implications of the Report 1. Financial - the nominal capital and revenue costs of implementing and maintaining the proposed lines and signs can be accommodated within existing budgets. 2. HR & Organisational Development - The restrictions marginally increase the enforcement duties of the Council’s Parking Attendants which will be accommodated within current staffing levels. 3. Community/Council Planning – Our Renfrewshire is thriving / Reshaping our place, our economy and our future – Low speed residential environments improve living conditions for Renfrewshire’s residents. 4. Legal - The relevant legislation is the Local Authorities' Traffic Orders (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 1999. 5. Property/Assets – N/A 6. Information Technology – N/A 7. Equality & Human Rights - The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. Some negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified and not all can be fully mitigated. Despite the potential for adverse impact it is believed that it is reasonable and proportionate to take the action recommended in the report. A full copy of the Equality Impact Assessment undertaken is attached. 8. Health & Safety - The primary reason for the order is to clear congestive parking on roads to maintain general safe access. 9. Procurement –N/A. 10. Risk - no risks have been identified in relation to the proposal. 11. Privacy Impact – N/A. 12. Climate Risk – no risks have been identified in relation to the proposal. 13. Children’s Rights – This report demonstrates compliance with Article 6 (life, survival and development) and Article 24 (health, water, food, environment) of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child enter details or not applicable. 14. Cosla Policy Position – N/A. _______________________________________________________ Author: Mark Higginbotham, Transportation and Active Travel Manager Email: mark.higginbotham@renfrewshire.gov.uk Page 38 of 56
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PUBLIC Appendix 1 Responses to the proposals. Information which could personally identify the respondents has been removed. Responses objecting to the proposals Item Road Settlement Objection Officers’ Review 472 Greenhill Crescent Elderslie No stopping during specified times Monday to Friday 8.30am to 9.30am and 2.30pm to 3.30pm. There has been an increase in parking issues since pavement exemption order was implemented due to inability to park on both sides of the street causing blockages and difficulty compared to previous ability to park in both sides. (By 2 nos. respondents) Greenhill Crescent has wide pavements with tree lined streets which impacts on parking ability due to encroachment of branches onto the road. It is the responsibility of Renfrewshire Council to maintain these trees. The road’s function under the Road (Scotland) Act 1984 is to act as a way for the transportation of goods and people and should not be considered as a location to park vehicles when not in use. The footway is a section of the road set aside for the use of pedestrians. Pavement parking exception orders are set by standards set in national legislation. The location does not meet that criteria. There is the ability to park without the requirement to park on the footway. Inappropriate parking should not be considered as acceptable and measures should not be taken to allow it. The Council does pollard the trees when requested and required. Page 39 of 56
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PUBLIC The trees provide a natural pavement line in excess of that which is place for pavement exemption order for Glenpatrick Road. ( By 2 nos. respondents) There are extensive puddles on Greenhill Crescent during wet weather due to lack of drains which impacts on safe parking which has been raised previously with Renfrewshire Council including when the road was resurfaced without replacing previous drain in this location. The proposal will increase issues in surrounding streets which are already at capacity through parking pavement exemption order measures i.e. Glenpatrick Road exemption and Lexwell Avenue. Detrimental impact on parents and carers dropping off at nursery and primary school who have multiple children and buggies. School and nursery currently have different bell times to assist with this. Impact on school and nursery staff and visitors parking given the small on site school parking provision and proposed prevention of parking between 08.30-09.30 and 2.30/3.30. Greenhill Crescent is currently used by staff and visitors including those for pre-school and aftercare clubs which will not be permitted. Impact on residents on street parking as you will not be able to leave vehicles on the street during the day. This will also greatly impact on deliveries and building contractors working The road is designated as a “safe route to school”. At school entry and exit times the footway width is required to accommodate this group of vulnerable road users and as such there is no potential for the consideration of additional footway parking. Glenpatrick Road meets the requirements set out in the national criteria for pavement parking exemption orders. The perceived drainage issue is out- with the context of the consultation It is appropriate that the adjacent local infrastructure should absorb some of the excess demand experienced by Greenhill Crescent and dilute the overall impact. It is considered that it is the parents and carers who are responsible for the inappropriate parking being experienced at Greenhill Crescent and it is this issue that the proposal is endeavouring to resolve. Staff should be accommodated within the grounds of the premises, outwith the school premises, but, parked in accordance Page 40 of 56
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PUBLIC within Greenhill Crescent. The street already has signage stating Access for Residents and Services Only which is not enforced. I hope you will consider these points alongside previous concerns made by residents of Greenhill Crescent as part of the consultation for Parking Exemption Order in May 2025 which has increased issues rather than avoiding danger to persons or other traffic. " with the highway code or consider alternative modal choices. The duty of the Roads Authority is to provide clear, safe roads for travel. Parking on the road is allowed only where it is safe and does not congest the road. The choice of where to park a car is down to the individual. Residents will still be able to leave their vehicles on the southern side of Greenhill Crescent without limit of time. There will be no net detriment to Deliveries or contractors as access is not possible at present during these times, whereas prior to, or outwith these times, access will be more readily available The current signage is advisory only , however, the proposed restriction will be enforceable. There is no signage stating access for residents and services only. The pavement parking exemption relies on legislation out-with the scope of this consultation Pedestrians are also road users albeit specifically more vulnerable and specifically in such a location where visibility is obscured by trees and as such is considered to be the prevailing concern in this case. Page 41 of 56
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PUBLIC If there are concerns that the parking on Greenhill Cresent at school times is ""an accident waiting to happen"", then I would only counter that to say that it hasn't (to my knowledge) happened and I've been a resident there for 14 years. Yes it is a bit congested at these times during school terms, however we are used to this and quite happy to accept this is the norm for living near to a school. Whilst there is the occasional inconsiderate driver, by far the majority of drivers are courteous and considerate. This proposal arises from complaints received from local residents who are discontent with the amount of vehicles at the start end and of the school day and inappropriate parking should not be accepted as normal. Recommend Implement the restrictions 490 Easwald Bank at Tandelhill Rd Kilbarchan I am writing to object to the proposal TRO 1006, proposal 490 (Easwaldbank and Tandlehill Road) on a number of grounds. 1 - I am objecting as there is already a restricted waiting on Tandlehill Road, which is better placed and suited to serve the businesses in the area, particularly the local shop and butchers. This is a limited waiting Mon – Friday 9am to 5pm, 30 mins max. This is currently not enforced. If it were, this would allow goods vehicles to deliver to the local businesses, while still allowing customers to stop and shop. My suggestion is to enforce these existing regulations or to make the area outside the shop on Tandlehill Road goods loading only, which would be more appropriate and better serve the businesses. 2 – Having goods loading on Easwaldbank would actually reduce visibility at the junction, for those approaching the Tandlehill junction from further up Easwaldbank or for those exiting the junction from Tandlehill Road and would provide more of a hazard than there is currently. The only current issue is when trucks are doing deliveries to the shops and park on the double yellow lines, which is irresponsible/illegal parking by delivery drivers. Existing car parking at the proposed location allows clearer visibility at this junction. There have been a number of accidents at the junction of Easwaldbank and Tandlehill however, from what I have observed, these are caused by people exiting the roundabout and not taking their left indicators off. They continue to travel straight up Easwaldbank and people at junction think they are turning left The respondent erroneously describes the location as Easwald Bank and Tandelhill Rd. The proposal is for Easwald Bank at the Junction of Tandelhill Rd. As such they go on to expand on other issues within Tandelhill Road outwith the scope of this consultation. Therefore item 1 cannot be considered The location of the proposed ‘Goods Vehicle Loading bay’ is in a location that is currently unrestricted and available for parking. it does not encroach on the designed visibility splay of the junction as there is a ‘no waiting and no loading’ restriction currently in place. Page 42 of 56
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PUBLIC into Tandlehill. These accidents are NOT caused by visibility up towards Easwaldbank and the proposed restrictions would not alleviate this issue. 3- Implementing these proposals would come at the expense to taxpayers, when existing regulations are not being enforced by Renfrewshire Council. Renfrewshire Council fail to enforce existing restrictions (at Tandlehill Road and also at Milliken Road Car Park). I would prefer to see the Council enforce existing regulations rather than introduce new ones, at a cost. These proposals feel like Renfrewshire Council throwing more restrictions at a problem, in effort to fix a problem, without addressing the root cause of the problem. Car parking is an issue in this part of Kilbarchan however, the council repeatedly fail to address the root cause. For example, the Council went to the trouble and expense of updating signage at the Milliken Road car park, prohibiting business use however a vehicle with a trade place has been parked there for several weeks with no apparent action being taken, in addition to all 6 spaces being blocked by business use. Renfrewshire Council’s failure to enforce its own existing regulations at Tandlehill Road (30 mins waiting) and Milliken Road car park (prohibition of business use) should be addressed before introducing any new restrictions." Loading and unloading is permitted on a ‘No waiting at any time’ restriction (double yellow lines) The Council has no powers to determine how or when vehicle indicators are used or otherwise. Drivers are licenced following testing to determine their road safety proficiency. Enforcement is not within the remit of this consultation nor are areas outwith the identified locations as per Item numbers within TRO 1006. However, it is understood that signing in the car park has recently been provided in accordance with the traffic Signs Regulation & General Directions 2016 and is now enforceable. Recommend Implement the restrictions Page 43 of 56
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PUBLIC 478 Walneuk Paisley These notices, as far as I can tell, have only appeared very recently and there has not been any communication with the business affected. I find this very strange given the small amount of good neighbourly practice this would have taken within a Renfrewshire Council trading estate and also my unit From a personal point of view I have staff and customer who use this road (despite the shocking condition of it) to park to attend their work and for the customers to use our business. I wish to make an objection specifically against TRO Item 478 until such times that there is a reasonable cause for the dead end cul-de-sac to be considered necessary for road safety and traffic management. There are also other businesses within the Wallneuk Road Estate that will also be affected. I see from the notice that objections had to be submitted in writing by Wednesday 21st January however with the short advertising of the notice locally, the poor siting of the notices, and I suspect the deliberate use of dark faded paper suggesting these had been there for a while, to be completely inappropriate. The consultation complies with The Local Authorities' Traffic Orders (Procedure) (Scotland) Regulations 1999 The duty of the Roads Authority is to provide clear, safe roads for travel. Parking on the road is allowed only where it is safe and does not congest the road. The choice of where to park a car is down to the individual. This proposal was proposed following complaints from local businesses that they were unable to receive deliveries from goods vehicles due to inappropriate parking. The proposals only seek to maintain access and egress in accordance with the Roads Scotland Act 1984 Notices and timescales comply with above Regulations Recommend Implement the restrictions Page 44 of 56
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ To: Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board On: 18 March 2026 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Environment, Housing and Infrastructure ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Safeguarding Scotland’s Water Environment- SEPA Consultation ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1 Scotland’s water environment faces intensifying pressures from climate change, pollution, habitat modification and emerging chemical risks, with consequences for biodiversity, public wellbeing and long‑term resilience. The River Basin Management Plan (RBMP) framework coordinates national evidence and targeted measures to protect and improve water quality, habitats and sustainable water use. 1.2 There have to date been three iterations of the RBMP and SEPA have recently consulted on the first stage in the review and update of their RBMP consultation here, with the intention of publishing a draft RBMP4 in December 2026, for further consultation. The recently closed consultation has detailed the significant water management issues identified by SEPA which present the greatest risk to the maintenance of a functioning and resilient water environment. 1.3 An Officer response to the recently closed consultation is detailed within Appendix 1 to this report. Item 5 Page 45 of 56
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations It is recommended that the Infrastructure, Land and Environment Policy Board: 2.1 Notes the consultation and homologates the submitted response, as detailed within Appendix A. 2.2 Notes that a future consultation on RBMP4 will be brought forward later in 2026 and that a future report will be brought to Board on this, along with a draft response, for approval. _________________________________________________________ 3. Background 3.1 Scotland’s water environment is one of its most precious natural assets and supports a rich diversity of wildlife; contributes to people’s health and well- being; and provides for the sustainable growth of Scotland’s economy. Protecting and improving this natural asset is fundamental to Scotland’s efforts to build resilience to climate change and to ensure that the needs of wildlife, people and the economy can be met and safeguarded into the future. 3.2 The water environment exists within a complex landscape of urban development, agriculture, forestry, industry, and other natural habitats. This complexity of uses, each with their own demands on the water environment, requires to be considered as a whole within a catchment-wide approach to mitigate adverse effects and protect our water. 3.3 River basin management planning (RBMP) is Scotland’s framework for protecting and improving the water environment and the benefits it provides. The RBMP sets out data on the state of the water environment in Scotland and information on the main pressures causing impacts. 3.4 SEPA have published three previous Plans, with RBMP3 outlining plans of action to December 2027, many of which have been delivered; including reducing rural diffuse pollution, removing and easing barriers to fish migration, restoring urban rivers, mitigating impacts from hydropower generation and other water use and investing in improved treatment for public wastewater. Alongside this, SEPA’s understanding of the condition of the water environment and the pressures it faces has also continued to improve. Page 46 of 56
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PUBLIC 3.5 SEPA have, within the consultation document, identified a number of significant water management issues which will form part of the next River Basin Management Plan, RBMP4, with actions to mitigate their effects on the natural water environment. The main issues which are identified within the consultation include: • Rural diffuse pollution- arises from the farming industry • Physical condition of rivers • Artificial barriers to fish migration • Sea lice from marine fish farms • Water usage • Wastewater and sewer networks • Chemicals in the water environment 3.6 The water environment is considered a good barometer for the sustainability of land use in Scotland and progress towards achieving a circular economy which reuses materials and minimises waste. The identified significant water management issues will require public bodies, businesses and stakeholders to find new ways of working together to tackle these issues and put in place the actions needed that will safeguard the water environment now and into the future. 3.7 SEPA are proposing to utilise the themes of climate adaptation, nature, and health and wellbeing to present and organise information in the RBMP to support coordination of action across sectors and within catchments. In doing so, people from a range of sectors and policy areas will be able to access and use the information relevant to them to inform decisions and take action. Examples of ‘treemaps’ are provided within the consultation which shows pressures on the water environment, taking data from RBMP3 and mapped to these themes. 3.8 This current consultation is the first stage in developing RBMP4 and it is noted that when the draft Plan is published, currently proposed for December 2026, there will be a further consultation opened for stakeholders to comment upon the Plan. 3.9 A future report will be brought to this Board on the draft RBMP4, along with proposed responses to the consultation, for approval. Page 47 of 56
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PUBLIC ___________________________________________________________________ Implications of the Report 1. Financial - None 2. HR & Organisational Development - None 3. Community/Council Planning – • Creating a sustainable Renfrewshire for all to enjoy – supporting the broad aims which SEPA are proposing within their strategic River Basin Management Plan will work toward securing Scotland’s water environment and in turn, the economy, health and wellbeing of our residents and businesses, improving its resilience and sustainability. 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 11. Privacy Impact - None 12. Climate Risk – failure to protect Scotland’s natural water environment will increase the negative climate impacts already being experienced and supporting SEPA’s River Basin Management Planning will, with partner agencies and stakeholders, work toward mitigating risk and ensuring that Scotland, and Renfrewshire are adapting to the climate changes. 13. Children’s Rights – None. 14. Cosla Policy Position – None. _______________________________________________________ List of Background Papers- None ___________________________________________________________________ Author: Colin Hunter, Environmental Health & Community Safety Manager Colin.hunter@renfrewshire.gov.uk Page 48 of 56
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PUBLIC PUBLIC Respondent Information Form Your response Please complete this form if you are not responding to our consultation on Safeguarding Scotland’s Water Environment via our online consultation hub. Once complete, please submit this form to consultation@sepa.org.uk Handling your response By submitting your response to this consultation, you give SEPA permission to analyse and include your response in our results. We would like to know if you are happy for your response to be made public. If you ask for your response not to be published, it will be regarded as confidential and treated in accordance with SEPA’s published Privacy Policy. Why your views matter As Scotland’s principal environmental regulator, our purpose is to protect, improve Scotland’s environment in ways that as far as possible also create health and well-being benefits, and sustainable economic growth. Our Corporate Plan sets our strategic direction and our Annual Operating Plan implements our priorities. In delivering these priorities we engage with those who have an interest in and are impacted by our regulations and duties. One way we engage is through consultations. Page 49 of 56
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Respondent Information Form 1 PUBLIC PUBLIC The feedback we receive through our consultations helps us understand what matters most to our communities and businesses, and shapes how we fulfil our duties. After the consultation closes, we’ll take time to consider responses before sharing an update with you through the “we asked, you said, we did” section of our consultation website. Significant Water Management Issues 1. To what extent do you agree that we have identified the most significant water management issues affecting Scotland’s water environment? ☐Strongly agree ☒Agree ☐Neither agree nor disagree ☐Disagree ☐Strongly disagree ☐Don’t know Tell us what else is important that should be included? In addition to the most significant water management issues identified within the consultation document, Renfrewshire Council recommends that within the Section, Physical Condition of Rivers, removal of invasive non-native species should be included as they cause riverbank erosion, loss of native species and can increase riverside flooding. It is appreciated that the Consultation refers to a high level, framework approach designed to deliver RBMP scale of improvements. Within new/recent SEPA guidance, WAT-G-071, there are groundwater ‘status standards’ to ‘prevent the deterioration in status’ and to ‘return groundwater bodies to good status’. It is possible therefore that significantly Page 50 of 56
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Respondent Information Form 2 PUBLIC PUBLIC contaminated land sites, may present potential risks to the water environment, on a RBMP scale, from any contaminants when these groundwater Objectives are not met. It is assumed such issues will be considered within the Chemicals in the Water Environment section in due course, as RBMP4 is developed and issued in its draft form. Significant Water Management Issues Scotland’s climate is changing, and we all need to adapt to the increasing risks of flooding, drought and rising temperatures. The water environment is also under continued and evolving threats from pollution, loss of habitat and invasive species. Addressing these issues and building resilience depends on strong collaboration between the public sector, industry, land managers, community groups, and individuals. 2. To what extent do you agree that each of the following should be a main outcome for RBMP4? Strongly agree Agree Neither agree nor disagree Disagree Strongly disagree Not sure Climate Adaptation ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Nature ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ Public Health ☒ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ . If you selected “Disagree” or “Strongly disagree”, please tell us more about the reasons for your response. Page 51 of 56
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Respondent Information Form 3 PUBLIC PUBLIC River Basin Management Planning in Your Work, Activities or Community We recognise the importance of partnership working and ensuring our stakeholders, operators, the public and communities are actively involved and engaged in what we do. We want to open a conversation with you around RBMP 4, restoring nature and climate resilience to deepen our understanding of your experiences of river basin planning data and evidence. 3. In what ways is river basin management planning currently considered or applied in your work, activities, or community? Restoring Renfrewshire’s Rivers project which focuses on the removal and control of invasive non-native plant species on 5 watercourses within the council area. This project works with volunteers and the wider community to help restore native habitat along these watercourses. River management and development regarding flooding and the requirement for climate adaptation measures. The council’s Team Up to Clean Up volunteer initiative occasionally do river clean-ups of rivers such as the White Cart- this is a volunteer session to clear litter from the riverbank and river itself. There have also been sessions by the Clyde in Erskine. Peatland restoration work is being carried out in the Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park. This is slowing the flow of water into the catchment of the River Calder by blocking the drains Page 52 of 56
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Respondent Information Form 4 PUBLIC PUBLIC to prevent/slow down the water going into the main river. This helps with mitigating flooding downriver and improves water quality. As mentioned in response to Q1, Consideration of land contamination is undertaken within the Environmental health service by Contaminated Land Officers and they work to SEPA guidance when reviewing site investigation/RMS submitted documents under the planning regime to support site redevelopment. This, where appropriate, includes consideration for off-site pollution which could have the potential to impact river catchment areas. This would also be appropriate should there be any sites under consideration for designation as statutory contaminated land under Section 78 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Engaging and involving stakeholders and communities We want to understand how best we can engage with stakeholders and communities as we develop and deliver RBMP4 4. Please share with us examples of participation and engagement which have worked well and could be used for river basin management planning. Volunteer recruitment for the Rivers project. This includes training on how to remove species which can be removed manually as well as basic training on removal using tools such as pesticide training to tackle Japanese Knotweed etc. Public engagement for the project is underway using information sessions (online and in person) to provide information on how to get involved and what the project aims to do. Page 53 of 56
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Respondent Information Form 5 PUBLIC PUBLIC Team Up to Clean Up also utilises volunteer support to help maintain rivers by cleaning- up litter. Innovation Innovative technologies, tools, finance and approaches will be important for delivering a resilient water environment at the pace and scale required. We are interested in understanding what emerging ideas, methods or innovations could help strengthen RBMP4 and support more effective delivery. 5. Please share with us examples of where you have used innovative techniques to deliver improvements to the water environment. Blocking drains as part of the ongoing peatland restoration work is a cheap and innovative way of improving water quality, reducing flooding and creating landscape resilience. The Sustainability Team have been using drone footage to map invasive plant species on rivers, particularly for inaccessible areas. This could also be used for future river restoration work by identifying river features which could be altered (such as creating new channels) so to reduce downriver flooding and create new wildlife habitat. 6. Is there anything else you think is important for us to consider when developing RBMP4? More education work around river basin management would be beneficial by encouraging landowners and farmers to actively participate in management. This would also include Page 54 of 56
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Respondent Information Form 6 PUBLIC PUBLIC community education and engagement to encourage the wider community to either volunteer or prevent river littering. It’s important to consider partnership working across local authorities, on river catchment area scales, to improve the volume and quality of outcomes in rivers management. About You What is your name? (Optional) Colin Hunter What is your email address? (Optional) colin.hunter@renfrewshire.gov.uk (a) Are you responding to this consultation on behalf of yourself, or a business or organisation? Organisation (b) If you are responding on behalf of a business or organisation, please provide the name below: Renfrewshire Council Page 55 of 56
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Respondent Information Form 7 PUBLIC PUBLIC Are you happy for us to publish your response to this consultation? ☒ Yes ☐No If you would like this document in an accessible format, such as large print, audio recording or braille, please contact SEPA by emailing equalities@sepa.org.uk Page 56 of 56