Residents and businesses in East Renfrewshire are at risk of being ‘unfairly penalised’ if Glasgow pushes ahead with congestion charging, councillors have warned.

Drivers who travel into Glasgow for work, education or hospital appointments could face extra costs under the proposal.

Conservatives on East Renfrewshire Council are calling on all councillors to unite in opposition to a congestion charge — which is currently being considered by neighbouring Glasgow City Council.

Cllr Gordon Wallace will take a motion on the issue, to be seconded by Cllr Andrew Morrison, to a full council meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, 5pm) .

He also wants the council to call for “renewed urgency” in developing a Clyde Metro, as the “proper, integrated way to tackle congestion and improve transport acro

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