First Minister refuses to back Renfrewshire Council following damning report

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The First Minister of Scotland has refused to state his confidence in scandal-hit Renfrewshire Council as he is implored to support children impacted by the Dargavel schools crisis.Humza Yousaf was told he had a “moral responsibility” to ensure that Renfrewshire children do not pay the price for their council’s incompetence when he was probed by Neil Bibby.The Paisley-based MSP again urged the Scottish Government to offer financial assistance and guidance to the local authority which will pay £170 million addressing catastrophic mistakes with school provision in Renfrewshire’s newest community.The council confirmed in the summer of 2023 that it had massively underestimated the number of children expected to attend Dargavel Primary, confirming its newly-built school had only one third of the capacity needed.A proposed extension to the associated Park Mains High School is also likely to be much larger than initially anticipated.Mr Bibby addressed parliament as the Accounts Commission said Renfrewshire Council faces a “significant challenge to rebuild trust and confidence” with parents and the wider community.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.