News
Keep up to date with what's going on in East Renfrewshire with our local news updates.
Royal appointment at Isobel Mair school
Last Updated: 22nd May 2012
East Renfrewshire's newest school welcomed a special guest today.
Diamond Jubilee Street Party Road Closures
Last Updated: 16th May 2012
Four East Renfrewshire roads will be closed to allow street parties to take place to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in June.
Avenue Wins Shopping Centre Oscar
Last Updated: 15th May 2012
Newton Mearns in East Renfrewshire can now boast to have one of the best shopping centres in the UK – so says the British Council of Shopping Centre
The EngAGE Festival
Last Updated: 9th May 2012
A brand new festival of learning aimed at the over fifties – The EngAGE Festival.
Road Closures: Seres Road to close for two weeks
Last Updated: 8th May 2012
Seres Road in Clarkston will be temporarily closed for two weeks to allow the carriageway to be resurfaced.
East Renfrewshire Council election results 2012
Last Updated: 7th May 2012
The East Renfrewshire Council local government elections 2012 results are as follows
Pupils get into the Olympic Spirit
Last Updated: 25th April 2012
With the Olympic games just around the corner, pupils at Carlibar Primary in Barrhead are getting in the spirit!
Neilston Leisure Centre staff making a big splash for charity cash!
Last Updated: 21st April 2012
Kind hearted Neilston Lesiure Centre staff are going to great lengths to get behind a national swimathon to raise cash for Marie Curie Cancer.
Rouken Glen Park funding bid
Last Updated: 11th April 2012
Rouken Glen Park has taken its next crucial steps to gaining £3.2m of funding.
The Avenue on shortlist for national award
Last Updated: 11th April 2012
The Avenue in Newton Mearns has been short listed in the annual Scottish Entertainment Guide Awards in the 'best shopping complex' category.
Voters urged to register
Last Updated: 10th April 2012
Voters who have had a change of circumstances or who have recently turned 18 are being urged to check they are registered to vote.
Charity football match for local Barrhead man
Last Updated: 5th April 2012
A charity football match is being held at Dunterlie Park this weekend to raise funds for a local man.
Neilston Community Repair win award for excellence
Last Updated: 5th April 2012
Neilston Community Repair have been awarded the Volunteer Friendly Award for excellence in Volunteer Management Practice.
Reporting Scotland anchor woman to host East Renfrewshire Business Awards 2012
Last Updated: 4th April 2012
Reporting Scotland anchor woman, Catriona Shearer, will bring a touch of glamour to this years East Renfrewshire Business Awards.
Some fling for everyone!
Last Updated: 4th April 2012
Expect a day of real traditional Scottish family entertainment at the East Renfrewshire Highland Games!
Switch off for Earth Hour 2012
Last Updated: 31st March 2012
East Renfrewshire Council is the latest Scottish local authority to sign up to the World Wildlife Funds Earth Hour 2012.
Win Family Tickets to Heads of Ayr Farm Park
Last Updated: 29th March 2012
The Avenue Shopping Centre is set to be at the centre of things this Easter with chance to win family tickets to Heads of Ayr Farm Park!
Local government elections 3 May 2012
Last Updated: 26th March 2012
The electoral commission has published a new handbook for the upcoming local government elections.
St Vigeans Avenue road closure
Last Updated: 26th March 2012
St Vigeans Avenue in Newton Mearns will be temporarily closed for up to three weeks in early April.
Knitting mania at St Josephs Primary
Last Updated: 17th March 2012
Young knitters from St Joseph's Primary in Busby have taken part in a project called knitting mania in an attempt to break a world record!
Neilston residents are invited to get their gardening gloves on
Last Updated: 16th March 2012
Neilston Development Trust are holding a family gardening day to encourage local people to get involved in developing greenspaces across the village.
Eaglesham Trust Cash Boost
Last Updated: 2nd March 2012
Thanks to Whitelee Windfarm the Eaglesham and Waterfoot Community Development Trust has received a massive £40,000 grant for renovation work.
Win a brand new bike with Go Barrhead
Last Updated: 1st March 2012
Win a brand new bike on a Barrhead Treasure Trail courtesy of Go Barrhead!
Major road works planned for East Kilbride Road
Last Updated: 28th February 2012
East Kilbride Road between Sheddens Roundabout in Clarkston and The Crescent in Busby is to undergo major road repairs.
East Ren parents urged to take life on
Last Updated: 28th February 2012
Douglas Yates, East Renfrewshire convener for social work and health is calling for parents to invest in their children's health.
Get involved in International Womens Day
Last Updated: 15th February 2012
Get involved in International Women's Day at Clarkston Halls on the 3rd of March.
Join the Park Players Leadership Team
Last Updated: 14th February 2012
Park Players are looking for new members to join their Leadership Team.
Crime experts to descend on East Ren
Last Updated: 14th February 2012
East Ren is set to host a national conference examining crime prevention in communities.
Arthurlie are on track for Junior Cup Glory
Last Updated: 14th February 2012
This Saturday Arthurlie take on Bo'ness at home in the next round of the Scottish Junior Cup.
Go Greener Orchard Launch
Last Updated: 13th February 2012
The Go Greener community orchard in Rouken Glen Park was officially opened last week by former Eden Project sustainability director Chris Hines MBE.
Six Book Challenge
Last Updated: 13th February 2012
Love to learn? Fancy a fun challenge for 2012? Why not sign up to take part in the 6 book challenge.
Station Footbridge Refurbishment
Last Updated: 12th February 2012
The footbridge from Clarkston Toll to the station car park is set for a refurbishment starting next week.
Calling all school pupils
Last Updated: 12th February 2012
School pupils come and lead your own radio show at East Renfrewshire's Community Radio Station Pulse 98.4fm.
Busby honours its war dead
Last Updated: 12th February 2012
A cast bronze plaque has been unveiled at Duff Memorial Hall, Busby in memory of the village's war dead.
