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Joint boards and other forums

Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Strategic Development

This committee prepares, monitors and reviews the strategic plan for the area on behalf of the member councils.

See more information about the Glasgow and the Clyde Valley Strategic Development Planning Authority Joint Committee on the Committees and Councillors website.

Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership

Brings together public, private and third sector agencies, along with Renfrewshire's local communities, to plan and deliver better services and to ensure that these services make a real difference to people's lives.

See more information about the Renfrewshire Community Planning Partnership on the Committees and Councillors website.

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board

Deals with the planning and delivery of integrated community health and adult social care services.

See more information about the Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Integration Joint Board on the Committees and Councillors website.

Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Audit, Risk and Scrutiny Committee

Provides independent assurance on the adequacy of the risk management framework, the internal control environment and the integrity of the financial reporting annual governance processes.

See more information about the Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Audit, Risk and Scrutiny Committee on the Committees and Councillors website.

Renfrewshire Licensing Forum

Reviews the operation of the licensing system in Renfrewshire and gives advice and recommendations to the licensing board.

See more information about the Renfrewshire Licensing Forum on the Committees and Councillors website.

Joint Renfrewshire Licensing Forum and Licensing Board

A joint meeting between the Renfrewshire Licensing Forum and Licensing Board.

See more information about the Joint Renfrewshire Licensing Forum and Licensing Board on the Committees and Councillors website.

Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board

Make decisions over council tax, valuation for rating and electoral registration. 

See more information about the Renfrewshire Valuation Joint Board on the Committees and Councillors website.

Scotland Excel

As the Centre of Procurement Expertise for the local government sector in Scotland, Scotland Excel supports the delivery of the wide range of essential public services provided by councils. It also provides assessment change management and education services.

See more information on the Committees and Councillors website about

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Council departments and senior leadership teams

Chief Executive’s Service

The service is led by:

  • Alan Russell, Chief Executive and Director
  • Alasdair Morrison, Head of Economy and Development  
  • Barbara Walker, Programme Director, City Deal and Infrastructure
  • Laura McIntyre, Head of Policy and Partnerships
  • Lucy Adamson, Head of Marketing and Communications.

Children’s Services

The Children's Services directorate is led by:

  • Janie O’Neill, Director, Children’s Services
  • John Trainer, Head of Children and Justice Social Work
  • Gerard McLaughlin, Head of Education (Strategy and Improvement)
  • Emma Henry, Head of Education.

Environment, Housing and Infrastructure

Environment, Housing and Infrastructure directorate is led by:

  • Gordon McNeil, Director, Environment, Housing and Infrastructure
  • Chris Dalrymple, Head of Facilities and Property Services
  • Gavin Hutton, Head of Operations and Service Development
  • Louise Feely, Head of Housing Services
  • Gerard Hannah, Head of Climate, Public Protection and Roads.

Finance and Resources

The Finance and Resources directorate is led by:

  • Alastair MacArthur, Director of Finance and Resources
  • Karen Campbell, Chief Auditor
  • Christine McCourt, Head of Finance and Procurement
  • Mark Conaghan, Head of Corporate Governance
  • Patrick Murray, Head of Digital Transformation and Customer Services
  • Raymond Cree, Head of People and Organisational Development
  • Emma Shields, Head of Business Services, Risk and Safety.
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Register of senior officers' interests

The register of interests for senior officers states if they have any other employment; or financial or non-financial interests in any other organisations, companies, or property.
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There are four departments in Renfrewshire Council:

  • Chief Executive’s Service
  • Children’s Services
  • Environment, Housing and Infrastructure
  • Finance and Resources

Leisure and culture services in Renfrewshire are managed by OneRen. 

Health and social care services in Renfrewshire are managed by Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (RHSCP).

These are led by the Corporate Management Team.

Corporate Management Team

The corporate management team are:

  • Alan Russell, Chief Executive
  • Janie O’Neill, Director of Children’s Services
  • Gordon McNeil, Director of Environment, Housing and Infrastructure Services
  • Alastair MacArthur. Director of Finance and Resources
  • Victoria Hollows, Chief Executive of OneRen
  • Billy McClean, Chief Officer of Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).
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For dates of meetings, agendas, reports and minutes, go to the Committee and Councillors website.

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Electoral wards

Ward 9 - Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood, and Lochwinnoch

The councillors in Ward 9 are:

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An electoral ward is a geographic area used to elect local government councillors.

There are 43 councillors in Renfrewshire, each representing one of 12 multi-member electoral wards. 

Each electoral ward has either three or four councillors.

You can find your ward using our interactive map.

The Council has:

  • 20 Scottish National Party (SNP)
  • 10 Scottish Labour
  • 2 Labour and Co-operative Party
  • 3 Scottish Conservative and Unionist
  • 3 Independent
  • 3 Reform UK
  • 1 Liberal Democrat
  • 1 Non-Aligned councillor.

Councillor Iain Nicolson (SNP) is the Leader of the Council.

Councillor Jacqueline Cameron (SNP) is the Depute Leader.

Councillor Lorraine Cameron is Provost of Renfrewshire (SNP – although this role is non-political).

You can search for your local councillor by postcode, party or ward on the Renfrewshire Committees and Councillors website.

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