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Renfrewshire Council · 24 September 2026
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17/09/2026 Notice of Meeting and Agenda Council Date Time Venue Thursday, 24 September 2026 09:30 Council Chambers (Renfrewshire), Council Headquarters, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1AN Membership Provost Lorraine Cameron (Convener): Councillor Iain Nicolson (Leader): Councillor Cathy McEwan (Depute Convener): Councillor Jacqueline Cameron (Depute Leader): Councillor Jennifer Adam: Councillor Fiona Airlie-Nicolson: Councillor Alison Ann-Dowling: Councillor Stephen Burns: Councillor Michelle Campbell: Councillor Graeme Clark: Councillor Carolann Davidson: Councillor Eddie Devine: Councillor Andy Doig: Councillor Audrey Doig: Councillor Chris Gilmour: Councillor Edward Grady: Councillor Gillian Graham: Councillor Neill Graham: Councillor John Gray: Councillor Anne Hannigan: Councillor John Hood: Councillor Lisa-Marie Hughes: Councillor Robert Innes: Councillor Alec Leishman: Councillor Bruce MacFarlane: Councillor James MacLaren: Councillor Kenny MacLaren: Councillor Mags MacLaren: Councillor Colin McCulloch: Councillor Janis McDonald: Councillor David McGonigle: Councillor Jamie McGuire: Councillor Marie McGurk: Councillor Iain McMillan: Councillor John McNaughtan: Councillor Kevin Montgomery: Councillor Sam Mullin: Councillor Will Mylet: Councillor Jim Paterson: Councillor Emma Rodden: Councillor John Shaw: Councillor Ben Smith: Councillor Andy Steel: Hybrid Meeting Please note that this meeting is scheduled to be held in the Council Chambers. However, it is a hybrid meeting and arrangements have been made for members to join the meeting remotely should they wish. Members of the Press and Public Members of the press and public wishing to attend the meeting should report to the customer service centre where they will be met and directed to the meeting. MARK CONAGHAN Head of Corporate Governance
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17/09/2026 Webcasting of Council Meeting This meeting will be filmed for live or subsequent broadcast via the Council’s internet site – at the start of the meeting the Provost will confirm if all or part of the meeting is being filmed. Generally the public seating areas will not be filmed. The cameras focus on the main participants. If you have any queries regarding this please contact Committee Services on democratic-services@renfrewshire.gov.uk. To find the webcast please navigate to: https://renfrewshire.public-i.tv/core/portal/home and select the meeting from the calendar. Further Information This is a meeting which is open to members of the public. A copy of the agenda and reports for this meeting will be available for inspection prior to the meeting at the Customer Service Centre, Renfrewshire House, Cotton Street, Paisley and online at http://renfrewshire.cmis.uk.com/renfrewshire/CouncilandBoards.aspx For further information, please email democratic-services@renfrewshire.gov.uk Information Bulletin To reduce the reporting of routine operational matters to Policy Boards, to allow Boards to focus on major policy issues and to streamline business for Members’ consideration and determination, a Bulletin, issued in line with the Council meeting timetable, is produced. The Bulletin is intended to provide members with a concise summary of significant decisions and action taken by officers in the exercise of their delegated powers, and details of issues which do not require a decision. A copy of the Bulletin has been published with this agenda.
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17/09/2026 Items of business Apologies Apologies from members. Declarations of Interest and Transparency Statements Members are asked to declare an interest or make a transparency statement in any item(s) on the agenda and to provide a brief explanation of the nature of the interest or the transparency statement. 1 Provost's Update Hear from Provost 2 Azets Report to those charged with Governance – Renfrewshire Council Group Annual Accounts 2025/26 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 9 - 126 3 Audited Annual Accounts 2025/26 – Renfrewshire Council Group Report by Director of Finance & Resources 127 - 254 4 Azets Report to those charged with Governance – Coats Observatory Trust Annual Accounts 2025/26 Report by Director of Finance & Resources 255 - 290 5 Audited Financial Statements 2025/26 – Coats Observatory Trust Report by Director of Finance & Resources 291 - 308 6 Financial Outlook and Medium-term Financial Plan Report by Director of Finance & Resources 309 - 326 7 Public Service Reform Report by Chief Executive 327 - 334 8 Governance Arrangements Report by Director of Finance & Resources 335 - 338
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17/09/2026 9 Renfrewshire Community Protection Chief Officers Group – Annual Report 2025/26 Report by Chief Executive 339 - 384 10 Sustainable Future Programme – Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership Report by Chief Social Work Officer 385 - 392 11 Notice of Motion 1 by Councillors Andy Doig and Hood "GDPR “This Council supports the general principles behind the Data Protection Act 2018 but views with continued concern the practice of Health Boards, Housing Associations, Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, and other public bodies, of requiring MPs, MSPs, and Councillors to obtain a signed mandate form from constituents in order to represent them. Council requests that the Chief Executive write to the Board of NHSGGC, those housing associations operating in Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership, and ask them to remind their staff that, under data protection legislation, no mandate is required where an elected member is acting on behalf of a constituent."" 12 Notice of Motion 2 by Councillors Andy Doig and Devine "COSLA Evaluation of Direct Labour Organisations This council is concerned at the bureaucracy, inefficiency, and negative impact on delivery of services caused as a direct result of the Local Government Act 1988, with its drive towards compulsory competitive tendering. Particularly in terms of housing repairs which inconveniences constituents. Council accordingly calls on COSLA to conduct a national evaluation of the respective costs of continued CCT compared to the re-establishment of Direct Labour Organisations, and to report back to its member local authorities with recommendations as to further action." 13 Notice of Motion 3 by Councillors McDonald and Clark "60th Anniversary of Glasgow Airport Council notes that 2nd May 2026 marked the 60th anniversary of Glasgow Airport. Council recognises the major economic contribution Glasgow Airport makes to Renfrewshire and Scotland, supporting thousands of jobs, tourism, inward investment, logistics, and acting as an essential platform for Scotland’s export economy.
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17/09/2026 Council commends Glasgow Airport’s long history of community involvement, including its FlightPath Fund and the service expansions announced this year." 14 Notice of Motion 4 by Councillors G Graham and McMillan "Review of Legislation and Guidance on Domestic EV Charge Point Installations Council notes the growth of domestic electric vehicle charge point installations, including at flats, shared parking areas and homes dependent on on-street parking. Council further notes that responsibility is fragmented across planning, building standards, roads, electrical safety, Distribution Network Operators, smart charger regulations and private property consent. Council believes this disjointed framework leaves councils without the clear powers needed to prevent unsafe, unauthorised or obstructive installations and to protect residents and the public. Council therefore agrees to write to the Department of Energy and Net Zero for urgent national guidance, and robust model enforcement powers for councils." 15 Notice of Motion 5 by Councillors Gilmour and G Graham "100 Years of Hendersons Flowers, Johnstone This Council congratulates Hendersons Flowers, a valued family business in Johnstone, on marking 100 years of service to the town and communities beyond. Council recognises the dedication of generations of the Henderson family and staff, whose hard work has helped the business remain an important part of Johnstone’s local economy and community life. Council extends its thanks and best wishes to Hendersons Flowers as it celebrates this significant milestone and looks forward to its continued success in the years ahead." 16 Notice of Motion 6 by Councillors Andy Doig and Gilmour "The Community Asset Transfer Process in Renfrewshire and Community Consultation This Council recognises that community consultation is a critical, significant, and legally mandated part of the CAT process under the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015, but notes that there is concern across Renfrewshire about the depth and range of some community consultations in particular cases. Council further agrees, in the light of these concerns, to extend the statutory consultation period from twenty to forty working days."
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17/09/2026 17 Notice of Motion 7 by Councillors Audrey Doig and Innes "Our Lady of Peace Primary School and the 2026 Scots Language Awards This Council congratulates the staff, parents, and pupils of Our Lady of Peace Primary School in Linwood for being nominated at the recent prestigious Scots Language Awards for the Schuil o the Year. Council notes with pride that it was the only primary school amongst five nominees for that specific category, the rest being secondary schools. We further celebrate Scots as one of our indigenous languages and recognise the role of Our Lady of Peace Primary in highlighting its value in the cultural life of Scotland." 18 Notice of Motion 8 by Councillors Innes and J Cameron "“Abolition of the House of Lords” Council notes that the House of Lords remains an unelected legislative chamber, with members appointed rather than elected by the public, yet they are able to scrutinise, amend and vote on legislation affecting the people of Scotland. Council further notes that successive UK Governments have promised reform of the House of Lords, yet it remains fundamentally unelected and unaccountable to the electorate. Council believes that, in a modern democracy, those exercising legislative power should be directly accountable to the people they represent, and that an unelected chamber based on appointment and patronage is incompatible with democratic accountability. Council therefore calls for the abolition of the House of Lords and urges the UK Government to replace it with a democratic and directly elected alternative. Council further agrees to write to the Prime Minister and Secretary of State for Scotland urging the UK Government to bring forward legislation to deliver this reform." 19 Notice of Motion 9 by Councillors G Graham and Davidson "Recognising the 50th Anniversary of Scottish Women’s Aid This Council recognises the 50th anniversary of Scottish Women’s Aid and pays tribute to its pioneering role in supporting women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Furthermore, Council highlights Women’s Aid’s leading role in national
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17/09/2026 advocacy; strengthening specialist services; challenging stigma; and helping shape public understanding and policy in Scotland. Council commends the courage of survivors and the dedication of Scottish Women’s Aid staff and volunteers nationally and here in Renfrewshire. And agrees that the Chief Executive write to Scottish Women’s Aid to mark the anniversary and express appreciation for its work." 20 Notice of Motion 10 by Councillor Audrey Doig and Provost L Cameron "Commemorative Plaque to Honour the Life of Dolly Rebecca Parton This Council recognises the immense cultural and musical contribution of Dolly Parton, singer-songwriter, actress, and businesswoman, and in particular, her ground-breaking Imagination Library initiative which has brought great benefit to the children of Renfrewshire. Council agrees, as a lasting tribute to her promotion of the Imagination Library locally, to erect a plaque within Paisley Central Library in honour of her life and achievements." 21 Notice of Motion 11 by Councillors Hughes and Audrey Doig "Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month Renfrewshire Council recognises that September is Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month and supports its key aims of honouring those living with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCIs), supporting the development of new treatments and therapies, and raising awareness of symptoms and early warning signs of SCIs. Renfrewshire Council further notes that whilst several new therapies are in development, there is currently no cure for SCIs, and that therefore awareness of the symptoms of SCIs is critical in early diagnosis and in supporting improved outcomes." 22 Notice of Motion 12 by Councillors J Cameron and Adam "Stacy’s Law Council supports calls for a “Stacy’s Law” in memory of Renfrewshire resident Stacy Hunter who was murdered by her estranged husband in July of this year. The petition supported by Stacy’s family calls for high- risk domestic abuse perpetrators on bail to have their location monitored using GPS equipment. Council notes that domestic abuse charges have increased in Scotland by 14 per cent last year and agrees that challenging these behaviours is an issue for us all. Council welcomes the measures outlined in Scottish
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17/09/2026 Government’s Programme for Government to tackle misogyny and male violence against women and girls."