Red weather warning - Storm Eowyn

Published: 23 January 2025

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.

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.

Bin collections

Bin collections have also been suspended for the day, so please don't put out your bin. Green bins will be collected on Monday 27 January instead. There will be no brown bins collected on Monday 27 January, this includes any missed on Friday 24 January - they will be emptied again on their next scheduled collection day.

Barrhead and Greenhags recycling centres will be closed and there will be no bulky uplifts.

Health and Social Care

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.

We are experiencing some disruption causing issues with some of our telephone numbers, if you require support please contact us on:

Children's Services and Request for Assistance: 0141 451 0504

Addictions: 0141 451 0508

The phone lines at Bonnyton House are currently not working. All residents are well and if family need to contact Bonnyton House staff urgently, they can call 07827288161.

East Renfrewshire Culture and Leisure

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

Housing

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.