Welcome to East Renfrewshire

Welcome to East Renfrewshire

The checklist below will help you settle in and ensure you've done everything to make your move in go smoothly.

• Move In application
• Direct Debit
• Council Tax Online
• MyEastRen
• Register to vote
• School admissions
• Garden Waste

Move In application

Let us know you've moved into the area, complete a Move in application. This will give us details about when you moved to the property and who lives there so we can ensure your council tax bill is correct.

Direct Debit

Direct Debit is a quick and easy way to pay your Council Tax. We encourage you to set up a Direct Debit online when you sign up to Council Tax Online.  Check you've updated your new address with your bank before completing a Direct Debit application. You'll need your council tax account number which we'll email you. Please have this ready.

Council Tax Online

To view your Council Tax bill sign up to Council Tax online. Under popular services, you can view your bill.  You can use your bill for school registrations.

MyEastRen

MyEastRen our online account lets you access various council services in one place such as Council Tax Online, Parentsportal and you can check your bin collection days. 

Register to vote

To vote in Scottish Parliament elections, local council elections, UK Parliament elections, or any referendums, you must be on the electoral register. If you've moved house or changed your name, you'll need to register again with your new details.  

Registering is quick, free, and can be done online in just a few minutes at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

School admissions

If you have children of school age, you should apply for a school catchment place for the primary or secondary school associated with your home.

Garden Waste

If you would like to have your garden waste collected there is a charge for the service. find out more about garden waste and pay for the service