East Renfrewshire Council

Outdoor Sports Pitch Inspection for 20th & 21st April 2019: All grass & synthetic pitches booked are ON.

Have a great Easter weekend everyone. Our offices are closed tomorrow (Friday 19 April) and Monday (22 April) but our services are still available online and emergency numbers can be found here - http://socsi.in/3m2qL

Is your prescription running low? Make sure you get a refill before the weekend! Pharmacies will be open as normal on Friday 19 April except for those within Health Centres. All pharmacies will be closed on Monday 22 April unless mentioned here: http://socsi.in/8MdcI. All pharmacies will be open as normal on Tuesday 23 April.

Harelaw Avenue, Neilston footpath will be closed for resurfacing on the odd-numbered side with work beginning on Tuesday 23 April and will remain closed until Friday 24 May. The full road will also be closed for resurfacing works from Monday 7 May until Friday 24 May between 8.30am - 4pm. All residents will receive letters with more information regarding the road closure. More information can be found here: http://socsi.in/dwzIE

A huge well done to our fantastic young people who served as Head Boy and Head Girl in our seven High Schools & Isobel Mair this year. They were thanked for their contributions at an event at Eastwood House today & were presented with certificates & trophies. Congratulations! 👏

Scottish households throw away 600,000 tonnes of food waste every year. When sent to landfill, food slowly rots and produces harmful greenhouse gases which contribute to climate change. Simple steps like meal planning and freezing leftover food can reduce your food waste 🍽️

Be wary of cold callers at the door and on the phone, scammers can appear very legitimate. Doorstep crime is an invasive crime and anyone can be targeted by opportunist criminals. Check out this safety advice from Police Scotland 👉 http://socsi.in/pGS8S

Our schools will reopen tomorrow (Monday 15 April) for the start of the third term. We hope our pupils and staff enjoyed their break! 😃

Outdoor Sports Pitch Inspection for 13th & 14th April 2019: All grass & synthetic pitches booked are ON

Our school lunch menus have been updated for the start of the new term on Monday (15 April). The menus are available to view here 👉 http://socsi.in/KI2an. 🍽️ 🍎 🥪

The Health Improvement Team are looking for volunteers to support local walks! The walks support adults to get out into their local community, be active and meet new people. All walks are free, short and local. If you're interested in volunteering contact Sine Delahunt at sine.delahunt@eastrenfrewshire.gov.u k or call on 0141 451 0750 or 07894802349.

East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership want to improve local health and social care services. We want to make sure everyone can access the information and support they need from the right person in the right place at the right time. Come along to one of our events, hear our plans and tell us what you think. For more info and to book click one of the dates below:
The Redhurst Hotel, Giffnock, Tuesday 30th April - http://socsi.in/HQNe6
Barrhead Foundry, Barrhead, Friday 3rd May - http://socsi.in/EuvC4

A new alert service has been set up for people with food allergies by Food Standards Scotland You can sign up to receive text or emails alerts so you are the first to know when there is an issue with missing or incorrect allergen labeling on food labels. Sign up here 👉 http://socsi.in/C9OVQ

Outdoor Sports Pitch Inspection for 6th & 7th April 2019: All grass & synthetic pitches booked are ON

Jennifer tells us all about what a Community Achievement Award is and how it felt to earn it. If you are interested in gaining a CAA contact Kerry Cameron at kerry.cameron@eastrenfrewshire.gov.u k or on 0141 577 3099.

Get crafty and make a fin-tastic mini mermaid then grab one of the mermaid tails and learn how to swim just like Ariel at the Create and Splash Spring holiday session next week. Find full details on this two-in-one kids activity here 👉 http://socsi.in/DQ0zM

Looking for a free activity over the Spring holidays to entertain the family? Hop down to your local library to find some fun and colourful craft activities this Easter. From bunny masks to flower pot decorating, find out what is on at your local library this week 🐰 🐥 👉 http://socsi.in/5nygb

The law on domestic abuse in Scotland is changing today (1 April) & covers psychological & physical harm. It allows the police and courts to charge someone for a single offence of domestic violence. To speak in confidence call Scotland’s Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0800 027 1234.