August

News articles for August 2024.

Jobs fair set for Barrhead

We're holding a jobs fair at the Foundry in Barrhead, where a wide range of local employers will have recruitment opportunities available.

East Renfrewshire pupils deliver outstanding exam results

Pupils set sights on next steps after strong performances

Changes to parking fine (PCN) charges

From Wednesday 4 September 2024, the PCN charge payable in East Renfrewshire will increase to £100, reduced to £50 if payment received within 14 days of the date of the notice.

Improvement in roads across East Renfrewshire thanks to additional capital investment

We've seen a 3.7% improvement in our road network, the latest national figures have revealed after an assessment carried out in 2023 was published.

Over 100 new council homes in Maidenhill

We'll be handing tenants the keys to more than 100 new-build council houses in the Newton Mearns over the coming months.

Positive steps taken to change lives in East Renfrewshire recognised in annual performance video

We've published an overview of our latest performance information.

Council helps residents gain £8million

Our Money Advice and Rights team has helped more than 5,000 local residents gain £8million through their support services.

Tobacco detection dogs sniff out illicit cigarettes and tobacco in East Renfrewshire

4,400 illegal cigarettes and 6.5kg of hand rolling tobacco with a retail value of approximately £8,000 have been seized from two shops in East Renfrewshire under suspicion of being counterfeit.