Today marks the start of Bike Month with Love to Ride 🚲

If you're planning to cycle this month, sign up to Love to Ride and log your trips at: orlo.uk/UCMCg

Track your bike miles, set goals, find help and support to ride more often and win prizes! #MakeEveryRideCount

Well done everyone!

A commemorative event was held today by Provost Mary Montague to mark Workers’ Memorial Day at Council HQ.

Wreaths were laid and a flag was lowered, with guests taking part in a two-minute silence to remember the dead and fight for the health and the safety of the living.

Final chance to have your say - closes 6 May 👇

We're finalising the Local Action Plans which will assist in transforming towns and neighbourhoods across the local authority and the public can now give their views on the priorities identified: orlo.uk/doCAl

UV gel nail treatments can cause allergic reactions and skin inflammation if not applied correctly. 💅

Problems can occur with your skin and even on the face!

Only get treatments by trained salon professionals using proper lamps. Some UV lamps sold online may not be suitable.

Today we launch our road safety campaign, supported by Police Scotland, to remind people driving they always need to drive safely around someone on a bike. Give at least 1.5 metres of space when passing someone on a bike.
#GiveCycleSpace

We’d love to hear your favourite walking routes in East Ren.

Help us plan a new series of #ExploreEastRen videos by sharing suggestions in the comments👇

Pictured: Fereneze Braes near Barrhead

If you're thinking of buying a product online, make sure you know who and where you're buying from, as they're not always as they seem.

Think before you buy, search for product recalls: orlo.uk/MFXRW

Report unsafe products to Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000.

Bike Month with Love to Ride begins on Wednesday (1 May) 🚲

Register today and find out more about the challenge at: orlo.uk/f6fP1

There are amazing prizes to be won and everyone is invited to join, from regular riders to people who haven’t been on a bike in years.

If you have a min of 6 months clean trading history and are willing to be vetted by Trading Standards, then consider becoming a Trusted Trader.

See if there is a scheme covering your area:
trustedtrader.scot/signup-choose
#TrustedTrader #ShutOutScammers

Got to take advantage of the lovely weather - great job 🪴

Looks like great fun 🌙🎉

Our #ScamShare bulletin has examples of doorstep scammers who take advantage of the cost-of-living crisis and say their products will reduce energy bills

One couple paid £500 for a thermal roof coating– the scammer just power washed their roof and left

➡️mailchi.mp/48e589d776ca/t…

Win a £100 East Renfrewshire gift card! 💰

For your chance to win simply:
- sign up to Council Tax Online today ✅
- say ‘yes’ to paperless billing ✅

We’ll automatically enter you into every draw, there are five £100 gift cards to be won!

Visit: orlo.uk/IK2FX

The community voting event is tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am-1pm at The Edge, at Fairweather Hall.

You can vote if you live, work or attend a group in Mearns Village and the surrounding area.

Primary school aged children and above can also vote.

Have you been told by a cold caller that you’re eligible for a grant for insulation, solar panels or a new boiler?

Don’t take their word for it - contact Home Energy Scotland for free, impartial advice about grants and funding for energy efficiency measures and #ShutOutScammers

They’re registered to vote, are you?

All you need to register to vote online is your National Insurance number.

Register now: orlo.uk/S4piC

#YourVoteMatters . Don’t lose it.

As we journey through Passover this week, everyone at East Renfrewshire Council extends warm wishes to our Jewish community as you celebrate!