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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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04/06/2023

Mcgill’s Buses Continues Support For Glasgow Children’s Hospital

McGill’s Buses has continued its support for The Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity with an event at Glasgow Science Centre. Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity hosted its first-ever […]
02/06/2023

Opening Date Revealed For Stunning New Greenock Restaurant And Bar

Foodies in Greenock and beyond can rejoice, as the date of Scotts Greenock opening its doors has finally been revealed. The eagerly anticipated new coastal bar […]
01/06/2023

MM Search Welcomes Accomplished Rachael Brooks as Associate Partner

MM Search, Scotland’s award-winning and fastest-growing executive search firm, has appointed Rachael Brooks as Associate Partner. In her new position, Brooks will spearhead the HR and […]
31/05/2023

New UK Trade Deals With Australia And New Zealand

The UK’s trade deals with Australia and New Zealand came into force at midnight, with special shipments of British goods such as signed Beano comics among […]
30/05/2023

Kilmacolm Play Park Extension Complete

An extension to a Kilmacolm play park is complete as part of an £86,000 package of improvements to a local beauty spot.
29/05/2023

Wemyss Bay Station Is Best In UK

Wemyss Bay train station has reached a whole new platform after being crowned the best in the UK.
26/05/2023

Scottish Government Faces £1bn Shortfall In Spending Plans

The Scottish government faces a £1bn shortfall for day-to-day spending next year, according to its finance watchdog. The Scottish Fiscal Commission said the gap between income […]
26/05/2023

Scotland Could Pilot UK-Wide Deposit Return Scheme

UK ministers are preparing to announce their decision on Scotland’s deposit return scheme. Scottish ministers are seeking an exemption from internal market rules to allow the […]
25/05/2023

Pride Of Inverclyde Awards Presented To Local Authority Workers

Hard-working Inverclyde Council and health and social care staff have been honoured for their service to the local area. Trophies and certificates were presented at the […]
25/05/2023

Energy Bills Set To Stay High Despite Price Cap Cut

Energy bills are set to remain high despite a cut in prices from July, experts have warned. A typical household will pay £2,074 a year for […]
25/05/2023

Tourist Tax: Holidays In Scotland Could Soon Cost Extra

Tourists could soon be charged extra for holidaying in Scotland. Legislation to give local authorities the power to apply a visitor levy, or “tourist tax” has […]
24/05/2023

SCC Host International Roundtable With Scottish Labour

Scottish Chambers International Trade Director, Seona Shand, facilitated a roundtable discussion this morning with the Leader of Scottish Labour, Anas Sarwar MSP, and Daniel Johnson MSP, […]
24/05/2023

Free Summer Playschemes

Summer playschemes will be provided for free to young people in Inverclyde thanks to a £50,000 council support package to help families with the cost of living crisis.
24/05/2023

UK Government Opens Third Round Of Community Ownership Fund

The government has opened the third round of its £150m Community Ownership Fund, designed to help communities rescue and take control of local assets, such as sports clubs, […]
23/05/2023

Quarterly Economic Indicator Q2 2023 – Inverclyde Chamber

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 […]
22/05/2023

Economy, People & Skills Webinar – Glasgow & The West

The Scottish Chambers Network and Skills Development Scotland are collaborating to deliver 5 regional Economy, People & Skills Webinars for members throughout June 2023. Hosted by […]
22/05/2023

Steps To Net Zero For Business

Renfrewshire Council along with City Region partners is holding a half-day event focused on sustainability for business.
22/05/2023

SCC Reflects On Successful London Visit

The team at the Scottish Chambers of Commerce wants to pass on their thanks to the delegates, UK Government, international panelists, Santander, British Chambers of Commerce […]
21/05/2023

Easdale Brothers Rise Up In The Scottish Rich List

A host of Scots or people based in Scotland have been named in the 2023 Sunday Times rich list, with the likes of Harry Potter author […]
20/05/2023

Scottish Deposit Return Scheme Could Be Axed This Month

Scotland’s deposit return scheme could be axed later this month if UK ministers do not give the go-ahead, the circular economy minister has said. Lorna Slater […]
19/05/2023

Blue Business On The Clyde Event

Join Inverclyde Chamber of Commerce and Inverclyde Council at our first Blue Business on the Clyde event.