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Glasgow Times
a day ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Update provided on major £170m Renfrewshire schools investment
Councillors last year agreed to make available an initial £170million to help "transform" and "modernise" the area's learning estate for future generations. On Thursday, August 21, councillors on the education board will consider a report setting out the case for change for the schools they previously agreed as initial priorities – Johnstone High, the town's seven primary schools, and Trinity High. This sets out agreed key facts for each school, such as capacity, condition, costs, pupil travel, and more. READ MORE: Update provided on plans for Erskine school extension This is the first part of a four-stage business-case process designed to ensure a range of options are carefully considered. The next step for each school will see a longlist of possible options created and published later this year, then narrowed down to a shortlist to be developed further. For each of the agreed priority schools, this process will also consider if any nearby schools or other community facilities could form part of the options which are taken forward. Every school in the area was last year assessed under the process set out in Renfrewshire's Learning Estate Strategy, with 13 agreed as priorities for investment. As this included three Johnstone primaries (Thorn, Auchenlodment and St Margaret's) plus Johnstone High, it was agreed all Johnstone schools would be looked at together, to ensure existing capacity is being well used, and investment can benefit the whole town. The case for change sets out that: Johnstone's seven primary schools are currently only 68% full and this is predicted to fall further over the next decade Some of Johnstone's primaries are modern buildings in very good condition, but three are decades-old and in need of improvement Johnstone High is an older building which needs significant investment Trinity High is forecast to go over capacity in the next decade, and the current site may be difficult to extend or redevelop. Councillor Emma Rodden, convener of the Education and Children's Services Policy Board, said: "We are making major investment which will transform Renfrewshire's schools for our pupils, staff and communities over the years ahead and this is the next step towards that. "It's crucial we have a thorough process to plan that investment in the best way, informed by a clear idea of what our communities need. "So it is important to stress it will be further down the line before any decisions are made. "This important first step sets out the facts for each area. That will allow us to consider all options for each community, analyse them in detail, and identify the best one. "Key to that will be seeking feedback from school communities each step of the way, which is a process we plan to start in the Johnstone and Trinity areas over the coming weeks." A further eight schools already identified as priorities will go through the same business-case process, starting early next year.
Daily Record
07-07-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Rutherglen's MSP welcomes major expansion of free school meals as Trinity High pupils take part in the project's pilot
Clare Haughey is "absolutely delighted" the school in her constituency is playing such a key role. Rutherglen's MSP has welcomed a major expansion of free school meals as Trinity High pupils take part in the project's pilot. Clare Haughey is "absolutely delighted" the school in her constituency is playing such a key role. South Lanarkshire is one of eight councils selected to take part in the Test of Change phase of the Scottish Government's Free School Meal expansion, running from next month to July 2026. The move will see over 400 more young people in the area benefit from a free, nutritious meal every school day, helping families save money and ensuring no child goes hungry. Trinity High School in Rutherglen is one of the schools involved in the most recent expansion, which builds upon the Scottish Government's existing provision of free meals to all pupils in P1 to P5, and all eligible pupils in P6 to S6, with more than 230,000 children across Scotland already benefiting. Clare Haughey MSP told Lanarkshire Live: "I'm absolutely delighted that Trinity High School has been chosen to take part in this pilot. "It means that even more young people in our community will have access to a free, healthy meal each day - and that's a game changer for many families. "At a time when household budgets are under real pressure, this is practical support that makes a real difference. "It's also about fairness, and making sure every child has the same chance to thrive in school." Ms Haughey added: "Councils were asked to identify schools which already have the capacity in place to deliver these additional meals. "The increase in cooking and preparation requires adequate space and staffing levels, and so not every school could accommodate this. "I have, therefore, written to the council to learn more about capacity in other local schools, and to hear about what work is being doing to increase this capacity, to accommodate any future expansion after the pilot phase." If your child attends Trinity High, is in S1-S3, and you receive the Scottish Child Payment, you can apply for free meals using the council's online form at Families who already receive free school meals do not have to reapply. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here.
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Rutherglen and Cambuslang SCIAF staff doing charity run at Edinburgh Marathon
The charity was founded at St Columbkille's school in Rutherglen in 1965. SCIAF staff from Rutherglen and Cambuslang will be putting their best foot forward on Sunday, May 25, as they run part of the Edinburgh Marathon – relay style! Ben Wilson, 36, from Rutherglen and Cambuslang's Jennifer Adams, 53, will both run different legs of the 26.2 mile-course. The charity was founded at St Columbkille's school in Rutherglen in 1965, by Monsignor John Rooney and volunteer John McKee with a budget of just £8000. SCIAF is the official aid and development agency of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland and now works in eight countries across Asia, Africa and Latin America. Jennifer, who is running the 4.4 miles 'Glory' leg said: 'I've worked for SCIAF since I left Trinity High in 1988, as a YTS in the first SCIAF office in St Columbkille's Hall in Rutherglen. 'I love what I do in the finance team in SCIAF and the amount of change I have seen SCIAF bring about in my 37 years is remarkable. 'Our supporters, our partners and my colleagues are amazing and I want to continue my support with all of them. 'My sons Scott and Glenn and my dog walking friends have been keeping me going and encouraging me with my training – this running and training has had another benefit – getting into all those clothes I never thought would fit again!' Nine members of staff from SCIAF (The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund) will be running on the day. The different 'legs' – the Royal leg, The Cock and Pan Leg, the Gosford Leg and the Glory Leg - are 8.3 miles, 5.5 miles, 8 miles and 4.4 miles respectively. The marathon is also SCIAF's contribution towards the 'Relay of Hope', a global moment at the end of May when organisations around the world are taking actions to draw attention to the global debt crisis. SCIAF is running its 'Relay of Hope; in Edinburgh, calling for cancellation of crippling debts which trap countries in cycles of poverty. Ben will be running the eight-mile 'Gosford' leg of the marathon. He is SCIAF's director of public engagement and said: 'I run regularly at lunchtime with colleagues, so hopefully I will be ok on the day running the eight miles. 'As well as raising money for SCIAF's amazing work, I'm running the marathon as part of the global 'Relay of Hope' campaign for debt cancellation. 'Many of the countries that SCIAF works in are crippled by huge debt owed to rich banks and big business. We think its deeply unjust that private lenders can rip off poor countries with excessive interest rates and aggressively enforcing loans. It's trapping countries in cycles of poverty – and it needs to stop.' If you would like to support Ben and Jennifer, please go to You can also support SCIAF's 'Cancel Debt, Choose Hope' campaign by simply adding your name to the petition at *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live is on Facebook? Head on over and give us a like and share!
Glasgow Times
10-05-2025
- General
- Glasgow Times
Drop-off facility plan for Dargavel Primary School approved
The local authority has been granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for the project on vacant land to the east of the building in Arrochar Drive. A pedestrian walking route will also be incorporated into the area, which aims to provide a space for safe drop off and pick up away from the often busy road. Explaining the background, an operational statement said: 'The site is proposed to operate between the hours of 8am to 8.30am for secondary school pick up for a small number of buses, up to five in total. 'This allows sufficient time for buses to depart to arrive at relevant secondary schools. 'From the hours of 8.30am, with a peak seen around 8.45am, the site would operate as a drop off for primary school with cars able to park in appropriate bays and spaces to avoid the current inappropriate and dangerous parking seen on Arrochar Drive. READ MORE: 'Frustrating': Major refurb of Glasgow Central low level platforms 'axed' 'This means that there will be no overlap of cars dropping off for primary school with buses picking up for secondary school. 'At the end of the day, secondary school finishes later than primary school with the time taken to load buses and travel back to Dargavel meaning that all primary school traffic will have dispersed by the point any buses arrive back. 'The same situation would occur at the end of the day where a small number of buses, up to five, would utilise this space to drop off. 'Any cars arriving prior to 8.30am for the primary school will be directed to use the current drop off bay at the school.' In its assessment of the plans, the council said: 'It is considered that the proposed drop-off facility will assist in terms of improving the management of existing school transportation by providing a solution to address a known, substantiated and evidenced congestion issue which is experienced by both residents on Arrochar Drive and the community who use the school. 'In addition, the facility will also be utilised to help facilitate transportation between Dargavel and Parks Mains and Trinity High schools.' READ MORE: Dirty Glasgow doctor who hid cameras in air fresheners slammed after being caged Last month, elected members approved the award of a design and build agreement for the project – worth in excess of £473,000 – to contractor John McGeady at the finance, resources and customer services policy board. At the time, Councillor James MacLaren, a Conservative representative for the village, explained there were a number of reasons the work was necessary. He said: 'It should help in securing some organisation on Arrochar Drive. It's important to get the cars off the road, rather than having them park directly on it, so hopefully people will use it when it's in place. 'It will make life a lot easier for parents, school buses and residents accessing their houses because residents have complained about cars blocking their driveways, parking in front of their houses and so on. 'It should make the area safer and prevent people trying to cross the road from behind cars.' In its official decision notice earlier this month, the council confirmed the proposal was in line with the provisions of the development plan.
Daily Record
08-05-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Plans for car parking and bus drop-off facility at Dargavel Primary School approved by Renfrewshire Council
Local authority granted permission for project on vacant land to east of building in Arrochar Drive. Plans to create a car parking and bus drop-off facility at Bishopton's Dargavel Primary School will drive forward after the green light was given by Renfrewshire Council's planning department. The local authority has been granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for the project on vacant land to the east of the building in Arrochar Drive. A pedestrian walking route will also be incorporated into the area which aims to provide a space for safe drop off and pick up away from the often busy road. Explaining the background, an operational statement said: "The site is proposed to operate between the hours of 8am to 8.30am for secondary school pick up for a small number of buses, up to five in total. "This allows sufficient time for buses to depart to arrive at relevant secondary schools. "From the hours of 8.30am, with a peak seen around 8.45am, the site would operate as a drop off for primary school with cars able to park in appropriate bays and spaces to avoid the current inappropriate and dangerous parking seen on Arrochar Drive. "This means that there will be no overlap of cars dropping off for primary school with buses picking up for secondary school. "At the end of the day, secondary school finishes later than primary school with the time taken to load buses and travel back to Dargavel meaning that all primary school traffic will have dispersed by the point any buses arrive back. "The same situation would occur at the end of the day where a small number of buses, up to five, would utilise this space to drop off. "Any cars arriving prior to 8.30am for the primary school will be directed to use the current drop off bay at the school." In its assessment of the plans, the council said: "It is considered that the proposed drop-off facility will assist in terms of improving the management of existing school transportation by providing a solution to address a known, substantiated and evidenced congestion issue which is experienced by both residents on Arrochar Drive and the community who use the school. "In addition, the facility will also be utilised to help facilitate transportation between Dargavel and Parks Mains and Trinity High schools." Last month, elected members approved the award of a design and build agreement for the project – worth in excess of £473,000 – to contractor John McGeady at the finance, resources and customer services policy board. At the time, Councillor James MacLaren, a Conservative representative for the village, explained there were a number of reasons the work was necessary. He said: "It should help in securing some organisation on Arrochar Drive. It's important to get the cars off the road, rather than having them park directly on it, so hopefully people will use it when it's in place. "It will make life a lot easier for parents, school buses and residents accessing their houses because residents have complained about cars blocking their driveways, parking in front of their houses and so on. "It should make the area safer and prevent people trying to cross the road from behind cars." In its official decision notice earlier this month, the council confirmed the proposal was in line with the provisions of the development plan.
