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18/10/2023

Margaret Fleming Significant Case Review Published

An independent inquiry into the circumstances leading to the death of Margaret Fleming has been published today, Wednesday 18 October 2023, with a series of wide-ranging […]
17/10/2023

Scams Warning For 12 Million Self Assessment Customers

Self Assessment customers are urged to be on the lookout for scam texts, emails, and phone calls from fraudsters. This warning comes as HM Revenue and […]
17/10/2023

SNP Conference: Humza Yousaf Announces Scottish Council Tax Freeze

Council tax rates are to be frozen across Scotland, First Minister Humza Yousaf has announced. The SNP leader made the announcement during his closing speech at […]
17/10/2023

UK Bus Award Recognition For Mcgill’s Bus Group

Greenock-based McGill’s Group, the UK’s largest independent bus company, has been shortlisted in five categories in the UK Bus Awards. The company is in the running […]
16/10/2023

Ronnie Cowan MP Visits Small Businesses In Greenock

Inverclyde’s MP has called for more support for local retailers after going on a fact-finding tour visiting small businesses in Greenock town centre. As part of […]
13/10/2023

Cafe Proposal Approved For Former Inverkip Pharmacy

A bid to turn the former Inverkip Pharmacy into a coffee shop has been approved by Inverclyde Council. The ‘change of use’ application was seeking permission […]
13/10/2023

Council Leader Up For National Award

The leader of Inverclyde Council has been shortlisted for a national award. Councillor Stephen McCabe has been named as a finalist in the ‘Leader of the […]
12/10/2023

Blairs Timber Windows & Doors Shortlisted For Award

Congratulations to Blairs Timber Windows & Doors, who have been shortlisted as one of the finalists in the 2023 British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards, taking place […]
11/10/2023

McGill’s Bus Group Signs Armed Forces Covenant

McGill’s Bus Group is proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, promising to support local armed forces communities across Scotland. This pledge ensures that those […]
11/10/2023

GCU Research Study Opportunity For SMEs

Are you a manager or supervisor working in a company with less than 250 employees? Then GCU would like to hear from you! Around 43% of […]
11/10/2023

Breakfast Boost For Greenock And Port Glasgow Pantry Users

Families are set to receive a breakfast boost thanks to Inverclyde’s Zero Waste Pantries in Greenock and Port Glasgow. During Challenge Poverty Week (October 2-8), the […]
11/10/2023

Scottish Connections Fund Opens For Applications

Applications have opened for a new pilot fund to support initiatives that promote Scotland’s international connections. The Scottish Connections Fund is open to bids from individuals […]
08/10/2023

Council Honours Greenock-Born Gothenburg Great

A Greenock-born Gothenburg great who famously won the European Cup Winners’ Cup with Aberdeen is to be honoured by Inverclyde Council. John McMaster, who grew up […]
07/10/2023

British Business Bank Launches New £150m Investment Fund For Scottish businesses

The British Business Bank has unveiled its new £150 million Investment Fund for Scotland, unlocking additional funding to help smaller businesses to prosper and thrive. The […]
06/10/2023

Inverclyde Jobs Fair Works Well

Job hunters and representatives from almost 30 employers turned out for Inverclyde Council’s second jobs fair. Following on from the success of a similar event in […]
06/10/2023

New Post Office To Open In Gourock’s Kempock Street

A former gift shop in Gourock’s town centre will be turned into a post office under ambitious new plans now out for public consultation. Post Office […]
03/10/2023

Homelessness Service Redesign Shortlisted For Six National Awards

A successful redesign of Inverclyde’s homelessness service has been nominated for six national housing awards. The change programme came into force in October 2022 and quickly […]
03/10/2023

Latest Business Scotland Magazine Published

The 31st Issue of the Business Scotland Magazine is out now, including a two-page feature on the recent ICON Awards 2023. The latest publication of the Business […]
03/10/2023

Hundreds of Scottish businesses set to benefit as UK Government invests in new roles to boost exporting

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) will significantly expand the support on offer to Scottish businesses after it announced that new DBT International Trade Advisors […]
02/10/2023

Scottish Taxi Driver Tax Checks Come Into Force

Scotland’s 29,000 taxi and private hire drivers need to complete HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tax checks when renewing their operating licence, starting from today (2 […]
02/10/2023

Peak ScotRail Fares Scrapped As Six-Month Trial Begins

Peak-time rail fares have been scrapped on ScotRail services from Monday as part of a six-month pilot scheme. The cost of a rush hour ticket between […]