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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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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 […]
23/11/2023

£30k Foodbanks Donation From Inverclyde Council

Foodbanks have been given a share of £30,000 from Inverclyde Council to help support struggling families this winter. The council has awarded funding to several organisations […]
23/11/2023

Energy Price Cap To Increase By 5% From January 2024

The price of energy for a typical household that uses gas and electricity and pays by Direct Debit will go up by £94 after Ofgem announced […]
23/11/2023

Port Glasgow Nursery First In Scotland To Receive Award

A nursery in Port Glasgow is the first in Scotland to receive a prestigious award for looking after the social and emotional wellbeing of their children. […]
22/11/2023

£100k Winter Support Scheme Approved

A project that supported more than 10,000 Inverclyde residents with the cost of living crisis during the cold winter months is returning thanks to £100,000 of […]
22/11/2023

Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt Announces Tax Cuts For Firms And Workers

Jeremy Hunt has announced tax cuts for businesses and workers in an “autumn statement for growth” worth £20bn, with a larger than expected reduction in national […]
22/11/2023

Inverclyde Council Pay Rise Agreed

Inverclyde Council staff will receive a boost in their pay packets in time for Christmas. The council has used delegated powers to implement a pay increase […]
22/11/2023

Easdale Investment Group Acquires Port Glasgow Estate

A large industrial estate in Port Glasgow has been purchased by Dalglen Investments, the property arm of Inverclyde businessmen, Sandy and James Easdale. Previously owned by […]
21/11/2023

QEI Q4 Survey Now Live

You may be aware that the Scottish Chambers of Commerce runs a Quarterly Economic Indicator survey once every quarter of a year.  We are delighted to let you know […]
21/11/2023

Opportunity For Food And Drink Producers To Showcase At Tavola 2024

Scottish Chambers is supporting the UK’s DBT plan to showcase British food and drink at a major food fair in the Benelux region. Space has been […]
21/11/2023

Minimum Wage To Rise To £11.44 Per Hour

The minimum wage is to increase by more than a pound to £11.44 per hour from April next year. The minimum wage, known officially as the […]