Community demands independent auditors examine Dargavel saga

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Independent auditors should be called in to look at Renfrewshire Council’s handling of the Dargavel development and its associated schools and public services.The claim has been made by Bishopton Community Council which has this week called on Audit Scotland to urgently examine the local authority’s approach to education in the development, specifically the requirement for a new primary school, a new secondary school and wider community facilities.The community council - with the support of Dargavel Primary’s parent council - claims failures at council level have resulted in a watering down of the section 75 agreement - the policy setting out what educational, recreational and social services that would be built to service the development.Now David Woodrow MBE, chairman of Bishopton Community Council, has demanded an independent auditor steps in before Renfrewshire Council spends public money on “solutions” which fail to address educational need in the longer term.But Renfrewshire Council has said a new high school - which could cost £90m - would not be financially prudent given an extension of Park Mains is possible.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