All schools, nursery classes and family centres will be closed on Friday 24 January due to the potential impact of Storm Eowyn.

Bin collections have also been suspended for the day, so please don't put out your bin.

Red weather warning - Storm Eowyn

All schools, nursery classes and family centres will be closed on Friday 24 January

Red warning

Published: 23 January 2024

All schools, nursery classes and family centres will be closed on Friday 24 January due to the potential impacts of Storm Eowyn.

This is a difficult decision to take and we understand the impact on parents and carers, however, the safety of children and young people is paramount.

Bin collections have also been suspended for the day, so please don't put out your bin. Barrhead and Greenhags recycling centres will be closed and there will be no bulky uplifts.

All facilities run by East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure, which includes leisure centres, libraries, and community halls, will also be closed.

Any non-emergency housing repairs scheduled for tomorrow have been cancelled and will be rearranged. If you are homeless and in need of emergency accommodation, please contact us by telephone between the hours of 8.45am and 3.55pm on 07443204403 or by calling 0800 811505 outside of these hours.

Our health and social care services will continue to be provided, with those residents most at need being prioritised. We appreciate the understanding of families of any residents who may be impacted by changes to their care packages. Given the challenging circumstances this adverse weather provides, any support family members can provide to loved ones for personal care is massively appreciated.

GP surgeries will remain open for urgent appointments only and individual GP services will contact patients directly.

For any enquiries relating to Children Services Social Work, please contact 0141 577 8300 between the hours of 8.45am and 3.55pm or call 0141 577 3003 or 0300 343 1505 outwith these hours.

Our Eastwood HQ and Barrhead offices will be closed, with residents able to contact us via phone or online.

You can access our emergency out of hours contact numbers here.

Last modified on 24 January 2025