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Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce News

News and press releases from Inverclyde Chamber, our members and our partner organisations at Scottish and British Chambers of Commerce.

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14/12/2023

Council Achieves Workplace Equality Award

Inverclyde Council has been recognised for its commitment to preventing violence against women and advancing gender equality at work. For the last 16 months, the council […]
13/12/2023

Scottish Budget Must Reverse Cycle of Low Growth

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce have urged the government to use next week’s Holyrood budget to incentivise businesses, investment, and job creation to break the cycle […]
13/12/2023

Longest Serving Team Member Retires After 35 Years With Inverclyde Women’s Aid

Inverclyde Women’s Aid (IWA) takes a momentous trip down memory lane as they bid farewell to an indispensable member of their team, Carol McLaughlin. With a […]
12/12/2023

RNLI 200th Anniversary Acknowledged By Inverclyde Council

The proud history of the RNLI has been acknowledged by Inverclyde Council ahead of the life-saving organisation’s 200th anniversary. The Royal National Lifeboat Association (RNLI) will […]
12/12/2023

Inspirational Artwork Unveiled At Homeless Centre

Eye-catching artwork has been installed at the Inverclyde Centre as part of a project inspired by local residents. Famous Scottish artist Tragic O’Hara worked directly with […]
11/12/2023

Scottish Budget – Inverclyde Chamber Priorities

Ahead of the Scottish Budget, Chambers of Commerce across Scotland have shared their priorities for the upcoming budget on December 19th. This is informed by feedback […]
11/12/2023

Have Your Say On Council Budget Priorities

Residents are being encouraged to have their say on local spending priorities as the council looks at ways to plug an estimated £5.4 million gap over […]
08/12/2023

Councillors Condemn War In Gaza

The war in Gaza has been condemned by members of Inverclyde Council who have also spoken out against religious persecution. Councillors agreed a motion put forward […]
08/12/2023

Council Voices Support For Gaza Victims

Councillors have voiced their support for victims of the war in Gaza and calls for an immediate ceasefire. A motion put forward by Councillor Sandra Reynolds […]
07/12/2023

Major Peatland Restoration Project Receives Funding

A three-year project to restore an area of peatland larger than 780 football pitches in Inverclyde has been given funding by Peatland ACTION. The Duchal Moor […]
05/12/2023

Make A Difference To Your Community

People across Inverclyde are being encouraged to help make a difference in where they live by getting involved in their local community council. The call comes […]
05/12/2023

Community Grants Fund Second Round Is Open

Community, sports and voluntary groups across Inverclyde still have time to apply for the second round of community grants from the council. Groups can apply for […]
01/12/2023

Scottish Chambers Leaders Call For Political Consensus For Economic Growth

At a national business event in Glasgow, the leaders of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce will call for a political consensus for economic growth as the […]
01/12/2023

Inverclyde Chamber’s Festival Of Trees Returns

Local businesses have branched out and raised cash for a good cause as part of a crafty Christmas celebration. Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce is running its […]
01/12/2023

Voice Of Business At Heart Of Government, Insists Minister

The voice of the Scottish business community is being heard “at the heart of government,” wellbeing economy secretary Neil Gray has told a group of industry leaders.
29/11/2023

Free Summer Playscheme Success

More than 2,000 children from across Inverclyde enjoyed free summer fun this year thanks to the council. The local authority commissioned Inverclyde Leisure to provide seven […]
28/11/2023

Concerns Over Council Tax Freeze

The leader of Inverclyde Council has raised concerns about a proposed Council Tax freeze next year with Scotland’s first minister. Councillor Stephen McCabe has written to […]
27/11/2023

Apply For £100k Warm Hand Of Friendship Funding

Community groups can apply for a share of £100,000 from Inverclyde Council’s Warm Hand of Friendship scheme from today, Monday 27 November 2023. Applications are now […]
25/11/2023

£50k Boost For Zero Waste Food Pantries

Two successful community shops that save perfectly good food from going to waste by putting it in the cupboards of Inverclyde residents is to receive more […]
24/11/2023

Six-figure Funding Agreed For Recovery Project

A project which supports young men with alcohol or drug dependencies to turn their lives around has been given a £¼ million funding boost by Inverclyde […]
24/11/2023

Inverclyde Women’s Aid Supports Campaign to End Gender-Based Violence

Inverclyde Women’s Aid, a prominent organisation dedicated to supporting women and girls experiencing domestic abuse, is proud to be supporting the 16 Days of Activism campaign […]