Renfrewshire Council 'can't afford more failure' as cost reductions of £36 million needed over next three years

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Renfrewshire Council "can't afford any more failure" as it stares at a funding gap of £45-50 million in the next three financial years, a councillor has said.The cash crisis facing the local authority for the period from 2024 to 2027 was discussed by elected members at a key meeting last week.It has been estimated a council tax increase of five per cent in each year would cut the shortfall to somewhere in the region of £30-35m, meaning savings of around £12m each year would be needed to balance the books.Councillor Alison Ann-Dowling, Labour group finance spokesperson, said "openness, transparency and competence" were necessary if the council was going to deliver such a high level of savings in the near future.She said last Thursday: "As this council strives to reduce spending – it's been mentioned in the audit update that we've got to save a minimum of £12m per year – we do need openness, transparency and competence, and to work together as well as we possibly can to achieve these savings."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.

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