Notice of By-election

A By-election to elect a Councillor for the East Renfrewshire Council Electoral Ward 1: Barrhead, Liboside and Uplawmoor will be held on Thursday 21 August 2025Find out more and view the election timetable.

January

News articles for January 2023.

New Council Director appointed

A new Director of Environment has been appointed, who will lead vital frontline services including neighbourhood services, roads and housing.

Care jobs fair in Barrhead

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

New fostering campaign launches across East Renfrewshire

Advertising campaign aims to encourage more carers to make a positive difference to the lives of children and young people

Council marks Holocaust Memorial Day

We hosted this year's Holocaust Memorial Day event on Monday 23 January, the first time the event has been marked in person since 2020.

Council set to sell valuable number plate to help tackle budget gap

Unique HS 0 registration could fetch six-figure sum

Regeneration funding opportunity open for applications

We've launched the third round of Place Based Investment Programme (PBIP) funding for 2023/24.

Barrhead resident honoured as East Renfrewshire Citizen of the Year

A Barrhead resident who goes the extra mile to provide a lifeline service to the local community has been awarded with the Provost Award.