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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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02/03/2023

Council Budget And Council Tax Approved

Inverclyde Council has approved its budget for the next year.
02/03/2023

Tribute Paid To Greenock Tugboat Victims

Inverclydes' civic figurehead has sent his condolences to the families of two men who died following a tugboat accident off the waters of Greenock.
02/03/2023

Scottish Apprenticeships Week Begins Next Week

Next week marks #ScotAppWeek23 from 6-10 March! There are free events and still time to register. On Monday, 6 March at 11:00, the Scottish Apprenticeship Advisory […]
02/03/2023

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister John Swinney To Stand Down

Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced he is leaving the Scottish government after almost 16 years.
02/03/2023

Sustainable Future for Aviation Should Be Key In Scottish Government’s Policies for Travel Recovery

Policies that support sustainable growth in aviation should be at the heart of the Scottish Government’s plan for supporting the recovery of the Scottish travel industry […]
02/03/2023

Administration And Office Coordinator Role With Tweetiepie Media

Tweetiepie Media (TPM) in Greenock is looking for an Administrative and Office Coordinator to join its growing team. TPM is keen to hear from individuals who […]
02/03/2023

Bidding Opens For Silent Auction For Ardgowan Hospice

Bidding is now open for the silent auction at the Ardgowan Hospice ball. The gala takes place this Saturday 4th March and is sold out. You […]
02/03/2023

BBC Scotland Political TV Show Filming In Greenock

Debate Night is BBC Scotland’s political discussion show and is looking for the people of Greenock to have their say. The show is travelling across the country […]
01/03/2023

Liz Cameron: Yes (First) Minister, It Is Time For A ‘Reset’

Dr. Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive of SCC, has written in today’s Press Journal about the importance of a relationship reset between the business community and […]
01/03/2023

SCC Comment On Scottish Government Update On Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme

Dr. Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, comments on the Deposit Return Scheme update delivered by Minister Lorna Slater MSP in the Scottish Parliament today,
01/03/2023

Football Leadership Pilot Leads The Way

A pilot programme using football to pass on key life and leadership skills has netted success for a group of Inverclyde school pupils.
01/03/2023

IBM Greenock 450 House Regeneration Project Gets Approval

Sandy and James Easdale have heralded the decision to increase the number of houses planned at the £250 million redevelopment of IBM Greenock as transformational for […]
27/02/2023

Small Firms Could Have Bottle Return Scheme Grace Period

Small businesses may not have to comply with Scotland's bottle return scheme straight away, according to the circular economy minister.
27/02/2023

UK Agrees Deal With EU Over Brexit Northern Ireland Protocol

The UK Government has sealed a deal with the EU to end the dispute over the post-Brexit Northern Ireland protocol.
27/02/2023

Extra £100m For Councils As Tax-Raising Plans Approved

MSPs have voted to approve the Scottish government's budget for the coming financial year.
27/02/2023

Inverclyde Community Fund Awards £22,000 Of Welcome Winter Grants to Support Local Groups

Eleven groups from across Inverclyde are celebrating after the Inverclyde Community Fund (ICF) released £22,000 of vital winter grants to help them support members of the community during the current financial crisis.
24/02/2023

Scottish Chambers Of Commerce Strengthens Relationship With India

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce is hosting a roundtable event in Aberdeen on Thursday 23rd February from 10:00 – 12:30 focusing on the opportunities around green […]
24/02/2023

Shipbuilders Statue To Light Up In Support Of Ukraine

Inverclyde Council will mark one year since the start of the war in Ukraine by lighting up the iconic Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow statue with the colours of the country’s flag as a sign of solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
22/02/2023

New Cost Of Living Fund For Third Sector Organisations

A new cost-of-living fund for third-sector organisations to support individuals and families has been announced by CVS Inverclyde.
22/02/2023

HMRC Reminds Businesses Of New VAT Penalties And Interest Payments

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Value Added Tax (VAT) registered businesses to file their VAT returns and pay on time, ahead of new penalties being applied.
21/02/2023

UK In Surprise Boost After Record Tax Payments In January

The UK government saw a surprise surplus in its finances in January despite "substantial spending" to help with energy bills and EU payments.