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Stages to adopting a child

Through the adoption process, we’ll assess if adoption is right for you and your family.

The adoption process with our adoption service is made up of 6 stages:

  1. initial enquiry
  2. initial home visit
  3. preparation groups
  4. home study assessment
  5. adoption panel and approval
  6. linking process.

These stages may be different if you plan to adopt a child through a private adoption agency.

Find out more about the stages to adopting a child through our adoption service.

Adopt a child through our adoption service

Find out who can adopt and how to enquire about adopting a child through our adoption service.

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Adoption provides a permanent family for children who are unable to safely live with their birth parents.

It’s a legal process where a court transfers all the rights and responsibilities from a child’s birth parents to their adoptive parents.

Adoption is a life-long commitment and provides the opportunity for children to grow up in a loving family environment with the security, stability and sense of belonging they need to thrive.

When an adoption order is granted by a court, the adoptive parent or parents become the child's legal parents. This means:

  • the child's birth parents will no longer have any rights or responsibilities for the child
  • the child usually takes the surname of their adoptive family and becomes a permanent member of that family, with the same legal status as a birth child.

Only children under 18 years old who have never been married or in a civil partnership can be adopted.

Adoption is only considered after we have determined that a child cannot safely return to the care of their birth parents and no other suitable permanent family arrangements can meet their needs. 

Adoption is different from fostering. While both involve children living away from their birth parents, adoption provides a lifelong, permanent family relationship. 

Foster care is often temporary, and parental rights usually remain with the birth parents or council. Find out more about fostering in Renfrewshire.

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Scottish Parliamentary election 2021

Results of Scottish Parliamentary election 2021

Paisley Constituency

Electorate - 56,070

Total votes cast - 35,108

Rejected ballot papers - 143

Turnout - 62.6%

Candidate Party Votes
George Adam Scottish National Party (SNP) 17,495
Scott Bevan Scottish Green Party 1,584
Neil Bibby Scottish Labour Party and Scottish Co-operative Party 11,420
Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 3,342
Eileen McCartin Scottish Liberal Democrats 1,124

Renfrewshire North and West Constituency

Electorate - 56,472

Total votes cast - 38,367

Rejected ballot papers - 129

Turnout - 67.9%

Candidate Party Votes
Johanna Baxter Scottish Labour Party 10,397
Marty Bell Scottish Family Party 410
Natalie Don Scottish National Party (SNP) 17,704
Julie Pirone Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 8,734
Ross Stalker Scottish Liberal Democrats 993

Renfrewshire South constituency

Electorate - 53,012

Total votes cast - 34,821

Rejected ballot papers - 123

Turnout - 65.7%

Candidate Party Votes
Tom Arthur Scottish National Party (SNP) 17,532
Christine Cosh Scottish Liberal Democrats 826
Andy Doig Scotia Future 765
Paul O'Kane Scottish Labour Party and Scottish Co-operative Party 10,426
Derek Stillie Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 5,149

West Scotland Region

I, Sandra Black, Regional Returning Officer for the West of Scotland Region HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that following the application of the formula for the additional member system of proportional representation, the candidates elected to serve in the Scottish Parliament as members for the West of Scotland Region are as follows:

Candidate Registered party Elected at
Neil Bibby Scottish Labour Party Stage 1
Russell Findlay Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Stage 2
Katy Clark Scottish Labour Party Stage 3
Jamie Greene Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Stage 4
Ross Greer Scottish Green Party Stage 5
Paul O'Kane Scottish Labour Party Stage 6
Pam Gosal Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Stage 7

Total votes cast in the West Scotland Region ballot

Total votes cast - 378,389

Percentage of poll - 67.2%

Rejected ballot papers - 702

Registered party Number of votes
Abolish the Scottish Parliament Party 916
Alba Party 6,133
All for Unity 3,372
Freedom Alliance - Integrity, Society, Economy 766
Independent Green Voice 1,983
Reform UK 600
Scotia Future 257
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 82,640
Scottish Family Party 2,345
Scottish Green Party 26,632
Scottish Labour Party 83,782
Scottish Liberal Democrats 13,570
Scottish Libertarian Party 499
Scottish National Party (SNP) 152,671
Scottish Renew 97
Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 479
UK Independence Party (UKIP) 463
Maurice Campbell - Independent 234
James Morrison - Independent 248

West Scotland region ballot - Paisley

Total votes cast - 35,171

Rejected ballot papers - 62

Registered party Number of votes
Abolish the Scottish Parliament Party 77
Alba Party 611
All for Unity 284
Freedom Alliance - Integrity, Society, Economy 102
Independent Green Voice 160
Reform UK 77
Scotia Future 12
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 4,934
Scottish Family Party 224
Scottish Green Party 2,570
Scottish Labour Party 8,797
Scottish Liberal Democrats 905
Scottish Libertarian Party 56
Scottish National Party (SNP) 16,147
Scottish Renew 12
Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 68
UK Independence Party (UKIP) 57
Maurice Campbell - Independent 7
James Morrison - Independent 9

West Scotland region ballot - Renfrewshire North and West

Total votes cast - 38,434

Rejected ballot papers - 62

Registered party Number of votes
Abolish the Scottish Parliament Party 102
Alba Party 489
All for Unity 345
Freedom Alliance - Integrity, Society, Economy 82
Independent Green Voice 209
Reform UK 55
Scotia Future 18
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 9,394
Scottish Family Party 285
Scottish Green Party 2,513
Scottish Labour Party 8,664
Scottish Liberal Democrats 1,003
Scottish Libertarian Party 51
Scottish National Party (SNP) 15,023
Scottish Renew 13
Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 54
UK Independence Party (UKIP) 44
Maurice Campbell - Independent 11
James Morrison - Independent 17

West Scotland region ballot - Renfrewshire South

Total votes cast - 34,910

Rejected ballot papers - 71

Registered party Number of votes
Abolish the Scottish Parliament Party 65
Alba Party 590
All for Unity 286
Freedom Alliance - Integrity, Society, Economy 81
Independent Green Voice 223
Reform UK 56
Scotia Future 127
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 6,341
Scottish Family Party 195
Scottish Green Party 2,427
Scottish Labour Party 8,341
Scottish Liberal Democrats 793
Scottish Libertarian Party 45
Scottish National Party (SNP) 15,127
Scottish Renew 12
Scottish Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 45
UK Independence Party (UKIP) 49
Maurice Campbell - Independent 12
James Morrison - Independent 24
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Local government election 2022 results for Ward 12 Erskine and Inchinnan

What it is

This is the result of the election in Ward 12 Erskine and Inchinnan.

There are 4 councillors elected.

The percentage poll was 46.2%. There were 5,945 valid papers and 106 rejected papers.

The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected is 1,190.

Who has been elected

The first preference votes received by each candidates and the stage at which any candidate was elected.

Election results for Ward 12 Erskine and Inchinnan
Name of candidate Affiliation Number of first preference votes Stage at which candidate has been elected
CAMPBELL, Michelle Scottish National Party (SNP) 1,213 1
IRWIN, Robert Scottish Family Party: Pro-Family, Pro-Marriage, Pro-Life 112  
JELFS, Alan Scottish Liberal Democrats 187  
LEISHMAN, Alec Scottish Conservative and Unionist 1,054 2
MULLIN, Sam Scottish Labour Party 1,998 1
NICOLSON, Iain Scottish National Party (SNP) 1,381 1

Rejected votes

These are the number of total ballot papers that were rejected as void and not counted:

Number of total ballot papers that were rejected
Reason for rejection Number
Which does not bear a unique identifying mark in a form that is capable of being read by electronic means 0
On which the figure '1' standing alone is not placed so as to indicate a first preference for some candidate 9
On which the figure '1' standing alone indicating a first preference is set opposite the name of more than one candidate 8
On which anything is written or marked by which the voter can be identified except the printed number and other unique identifying mark on the back 0
Which is unmarked or void for uncertainty 89
Total number of ballot papers rejected 106

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Local government election 2022 results for Ward 11 Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank

What it is

This is the result of the election in Ward 11 Bishopton, Bridge of Weir and Langbank.

There are 3 councillors elected.

The percentage poll was 50.8%. There were 6,565 valid papers and 71 rejected papers.

The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected is 1,642.

Who has been elected

The first preference votes received by each candidates and the stage at which any candidate was elected.

Name of candidate Affiliation Number of first preference votes Stage at which candidate has been elected
AIRLIE-NICOLSON, Fiona Scottish National Party (SNP) 2,384 1
DOUGAN, Mark Scottish Conservative and Unionist 902  
MACLAREN, James Scottish Conservative and Unionist 1,353 5
MCCULLOCH, Colin, Alan Scottish Labour Party 1,534 2
TOGHILL, Grant Scottish Liberal Democrats 392  

Rejected votes

These are the number of total ballot papers that were rejected as void and not counted:

Reason for rejection Number
Which does not bear a unique identifying mark in a form that is capable of being read by electronic means 0
On which the figure '1' standing alone is not placed so as to indicate a first preference for some candidate 5
On which the figure '1' standing alone indicating a first preference is set opposite the name of more than one candidate 3
On which anything is written or marked by which the voter can be identified except the printed number and other unique identifying mark on the back 0
Which is unmarked or void for uncertainty 63
Total number of ballot papers rejected 71

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Local government election 2022 results for Ward 10 Houston, Crosslee and Linwood

What it is

This is the result of the election in Ward 10 Houston, Crosslee and Linwood.

There are 4 councillors elected.

The percentage poll was 45.1%. There were 5,609 valid papers and 143 rejected papers.

The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected is 1,122.

Who has been elected

The first preference votes received by each candidates and the stage at which any candidate was elected.

Name of candidate Affiliation Number of first preference votes Stage at which candidate has been elected
ANN-DOWLING, Alison Labour and Co-operative Party 1,568 1
CUNNINGHAM, Connor Labour and Co-operative Party 515  
DOIG, Audrey Scottish National Party (SNP) 1,172 1
INNES, Robert Scottish National Party (SNP) 1,020 5
MCGONIGLE, David Scottish Conservative and Unionist 1,334 1

Rejected votes

These are the number of total ballot papers that were rejected as void and not counted:

Reason for rejection Number
Which does not bear a unique identifying mark in a form that is capable of being read by electronic means 0
On which the figure '1' standing alone is not placed so as to indicate a first preference for some candidate 19
On which the figure '1' standing alone indicating a first preference is set opposite the name of more than one candidate 15
On which anything is written or marked by which the voter can be identified except the printed number and other unique identifying mark on the back 0
Which is unmarked or void for uncertainty 109
Total number of ballot papers rejected 143

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Local government election 2022 results for Ward 9 Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch

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This is the result of the election in Ward 9 Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch.

There are 4 councillors elected.

The percentage poll was 49.8%. There were 5,821 valid papers and 136 rejected papers.

The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected is 1,165.

Who has been elected

The first preference votes received by each candidates and the stage at which any candidate was elected.

Election results for Ward 9 Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch
Name of candidate Affiliation Number of first preference votes Stage at which candidate has been elected
DOIG, Andy Independent 1,416 1
GILMOUR, Chris Scottish Labour Party 968 6
GRAHAM, Gillian Scottish Labour Party 689 8
HUDSON, Heather Scottish Green Party 234  
JACKSON, Andrew Scottish Liberal Democrats 89  
REID, Louise Scottish Conservative and Unionist 628  
RODDEN, Emma Scottish National Party (SNP) 1,215 1
STOCKTON, Graeme Scottish National Party (SNP) 582  

Rejected votes

These are the number of total ballot papers that were rejected as void and not counted:

Reason for rejection Number
Which does not bear a unique identifying mark in a form that is capable of being read by electronic means 0
On which the figure '1' standing alone is not placed so as to indicate a first preference for some candidate 6
On which the figure '1' standing alone indicating a first preference is set opposite the name of more than one candidate 8
On which anything is written or marked by which the voter can be identified except the printed number and other unique identifying mark on the back 0
Which is unmarked or void for uncertainty 122
Total number of ballot papers rejected 136

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Local government election 2022 results for Ward 8 Johnstone South and Elderslie

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This is the result of the election in Ward 8 Johnstone South and Elderslie.

There are 4 councillors to be elected.

The percentage poll was 43.0%. There were 5,563 valid papers and 160 rejected papers.

The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected is 1,113.

Who has been elected

The first preference votes received by each candidates and the stage at which any candidate was elected.

Election results for Ward 8 Johnstone South and Elderslie
Name of candidate Affiliation Number of first preference votes Stage at which candidate has been elected
CAMERON, Jacqueline Scottish National Party (SNP) 1,613 1
HOOD, John Scottish Labour Party 1,310 1
JACKSON, Brian Scottish Conservative and Unionist 595  
MACINTYRE, Robert Scottish Liberal Democrats 141  
MCMILLAN, Iain Scottish Labour Party 1,270 1
STEEL, Andy Scottish National Party (SNP) 634 4

Rejected votes

These are the number of total ballot papers that were rejected as void and not counted:

Number of total ballot papers that were rejected
Reason for rejection Number
Which does not bear a unique identifying mark in a form that is capable of being read by electronic means 0
On which the figure '1' standing alone is not placed so as to indicate a first preference for some candidate 10
On which the figure '1' standing alone indicating a first preference is set opposite the name of more than one candidate 23
On which anything is written or marked by which the voter can be identified except the printed number and other unique identifying mark on the back 2
Which is unmarked or void for uncertainty 125
Total number of ballot papers rejected 160

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Local government election 2022 results for Ward 7 Paisley Southwest

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This is the result of the election in Ward 7 Paisley Southwest.

There are 4 councillors elected.

The percentage poll was 45.0%. There were 5,264 valid papers and 135 rejected papers.

The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected is 1,053.

Who has been elected

The first preference votes received by each candidates and the stage at which any candidate was elected.

Election results for Ward 7 Paisley Southwest
Name of candidate Affiliation Number of first preference votes Stage at which candidate has been elected
BURNS, Stephen Scottish National Party (SNP) 1,288 1
CAMERON, Lorraine Scottish National Party (SNP) 1,120 1
HANNIGAN, Anne Scottish Liberal Democrats 754 6
KERR, Scott Independent 86  
MONTGOMERY, Kevin Scottish Labour Party 1,384 1
SCHMITZ, Marc Scottish Conservative and Unionist 524  
VASSIE, Richard Independent 108  

Rejected votes

These are the number of total ballot papers that were rejected as void and not counted:

Number of total ballot papers that were rejected
Reason for rejection Number
Which does not bear a unique identifying mark in a form that is capable of being read by electronic means 0
On which the figure '1' standing alone is not placed so as to indicate a first preference for some candidate 13
On which the figure '1' standing alone indicating a first preference is set opposite the name of more than one candidate 13
On which anything is written or marked by which the voter can be identified except the printed number and other unique identifying mark on the back 0
Which is unmarked or void for uncertainty 109
Total number of ballot papers rejected 135

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Local government election 2022 results for Ward 6 Paisley Southeast

What it is

This is the result of the election in Ward 6 Paisley Southeast.

There are 3 councillors elected.

The percentage poll was 43.8%. There were 4,080 valid papers and 105 rejected papers.

The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected is 1,021.

Who has been elected

The first preference votes received by each candidates and the stage at which any candidate was elected.

Election results for Ward 6 Paisley Southeast
Name of candidate Affiliation Number of first preference votes Stage at which candidate has been elected
DEVINE, Eddie Scottish Labour Party 800 5
HERON, Allan Scottish Liberal Democrats 154  
LAFFAN, David, Richard Scottish Green Party 194  
MACFARLANE, Bruce Scottish National Party (SNP) 862 7
MACK, Paul   452  
MCAUSLAND, Stuart, Alexander Scottish Labour Party 385  
MCGURK, Marie Scottish National Party (SNP) 693 9
MCILROY, Jim Scottish Conservative and Unionist 496  
WEBSTER, Sandra, Amelia Scottish Socialist Party - End Fuel Poverty 44  

Rejected votes

These are the number of total ballot papers that were rejected as void and not counted:

Number of total ballot papers that were rejected
Reason for rejection Number
Which does not bear a unique identifying mark in a form that is capable of being read by electronic means 0
On which the figure '1' standing alone is not placed so as to indicate a first preference for some candidate 6
On which the figure '1' standing alone indicating a first preference is set opposite the name of more than one candidate 16
On which anything is written or marked by which the voter can be identified except the printed number and other unique identifying mark on the back 1
Which is unmarked or void for uncertainty 82
Total number of ballot papers rejected 105

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Local government election 2022 results for Ward 5 Paisley East and Central

What it is

This is the result of the election in Ward 5 Paisley East and Central.

There are 3 councillors elected.

The percentage poll was 39.3%. There were 3,829 valid papers and 144 rejected papers.

The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected is 958.

Who has been elected

The first preference votes received by each candidates and the stage at which any candidate was elected.

Election results for Ward 5 Paisley East and Central
Name of candidate Affiliation Number of first preference votes Stage at which candidate has been elected
BOND, Athol Scottish Green Party 293  
CAMERON, John Scottish Conservative and Unionist 418  
DAVIDSON, Carolann Scottish Labour Party 1,040 1
GRANT, Duncan Scottish Libertarian Party 45  
MCNAUGHTAN, John Scottish National Party (SNP) 1,241 1
MYLET, Will Scottish National Party (SNP) 486 6
SMITH, Jonathan Scottish Labour Party 306  

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These are the number of total ballot papers that were rejected as void and not counted:

Number of total ballot papers that were rejected
Reason for rejection Number
Which does not bear a unique identifying mark in a form that is capable of being read by electronic means 0
On which the figure '1' standing alone is not placed so as to indicate a first preference for some candidate 12
On which the figure '1' standing alone indicating a first preference is set opposite the name of more than one candidate 15
On which anything is written or marked by which the voter can be identified except the printed number and other unique identifying mark on the back 0
Which is unmarked or void for uncertainty 117
Total number of ballot papers rejected 144

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