Think Green

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Starting with ‘Big Energy Saving Week 2015’, Think Green’ hope to encourage staff, residents and school children to do your bit for a greener East Renfrewshire!

We want to reduce overall energy consumption and carbon emissions across the council.  This is better for the environment and could help us assist with Scotland’s ambitious target for reducing our carbon emissions by 80% by 2050: ‘Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009’.

You could also potentially save energy, reduce your bills and reduce your carbon emissions at home by following our simple tips !

Energy saving tips guide A4

Last out lights out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EQhsjTxPeI8

 

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Convoy to Calais

The ER Convoy to Calais has had magnificent support from the schools and nurseries in our communities. I’ve been amazed and made proud by the generosity of schools and parents.  The convoy leaves this Thursday evening and, as we promised, there is an open invitation to pupils, staff and parents to come along to the departure. We leave after school hours, so I know this will be a decision for each family to make.

“The East Renfrewshire Convoy to Calais leaves this Thursday at 8pm from the car park of ER Council HQ in Eastwood Park, Giffnock. They are taking the largest single donation from anywhere in Scotland.  Schools and nurseries from all over East Renfrewshire responded with overwhelming generosity to the appeal.  All parents, children and staff are invited to be there for the send-off. The convoy organisers want to give the families who contributed the opportunity to see their donations leave, and to send the convoy off in style. 

We hope you can join us.”

Margaret Pettigrew

Members Services Officer/Leader’s Secretary

Members Services/Corporate and Community Services

East Renfrewshire Council HQ, Giffnock, G46 6UG

Rouken Glen

I would like to remind you that Rouken Glen Park’s next Evening Talk is on Tuesday 29 September.  The talk will take place in the Pavilion Visitor Centre, Rouken Glen Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock G46 7UG.  The talk is suitable for all family members.

Evening Talk: Fungi in the Park

Tuesday 29 September, 7 – 9 pm

Doors open at 6.45 pm for tea and coffee

Let Graeme Walker of Clyde and Argyll Fungus Group put the ‘fun’ in ‘fungi’ with a fascinating talk about local mushrooms and toadstools. Colourful slides and interesting anecdotes; increase your understanding of this neglected but absorbing kingdom. Graeme is one of the most experienced mycologists in Scotland.

No booking required.

I look forward to welcoming you to the evening talk next Tuesday 29 September.

Regards

Liz Rodger

Activity Project Officer – Rouken Glen Park

Air Quality

As part of our commitment to improving local air quality, East Renfrewshire Council now has powers to issue fixed penalty notices to drivers who don’t switch off their engines when stationary. Council officers will be carrying out patrols around local schools and speaking to drivers who let their vehicles idle unnecessarily.

Air quality within East Renfrewshire is generally good and meets national standards, however we are always keen to make further improvements. Within East Renfrewshire, road traffic is the main source of air pollutants. Parents and others taking children to and from school can help to reduce children’s exposure to exhaust fumes by leaving the car at home, by parking further away from the school and by turning off their engines when stationary.

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