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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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09/01/2023

The Big Transition

Is your child, or do you care for a child, with additional support needs in S4/5/6? Will they need extra support to plan and move into […]
06/01/2023

£150m Scottish Investment Fund Planned For Summer Launch

The British Business Bank (BBB) has announced plans to launch a £150 million investment fund this summer, aimed at driving the growth of small and medium-sized […]
06/01/2023

Tree-cycle Natural Christmas Trees

Residents in Inverclyde are being encouraged to recycle natural trees ahead of the twelfth day after Christmas.
05/01/2023

Record Year For Beacon Arts Centre Panto

The Beacon Arts Centre in Greenock is celebrating a record-breaking year for its Christmas pantomime.
31/12/2022

Puneet Gupta Given OBE In King’s New Year’s Honours List

An Inverclyde businessman has been named in the King's New Year's Honours List.
23/12/2022

Council Strikes Gold For Armed Forces Support

Inverclyde Council has struck gold in recognition of its support of the Armed Forces.
22/12/2022

Port Glasgow Swimming Pool Reopens

Swimmers in Port Glasgow received an early Christmas present with the reopening of the town’s pool after emergency repairs.
21/12/2022

Historic Gourock Church Made Available To Purchase

A historic Gourock church has been made available to buy through the Inverclyde property agency and ICC Member, Bowman Rebecchi.
20/12/2022

Lifesaving Kits For Licensed Premises Appeal

Licensing officials are encouraging premises in Inverclyde to buy a lifesaving ‘control the bleed’ kit. Inverclyde Council earlier this year became the first local authority in […]
19/12/2022

Groups Share £80,000 ‘Warm Hand’ Funding

Nearly £80,000 has been shared among almost 30 Inverclyde groups to support events and activities to help local people stay warm this winter.
16/12/2022

£4m Council Savings Agreed

Councillors in Inverclyde have unanimously agreed to over £4 million worth of savings, including the loss of more than 15 full-time equivalent jobs.
16/12/2022

UK Interest Rates Raised To Highest Level For 14 Years

The Bank of England has raised UK interest rates to their highest level for 14 years as it battles to stem soaring prices.
15/12/2022

SCC Response To Scottish Budget

Responding to the Scottish Budget delivered by the Deputy First Minister, Dr. Liz Cameron CBE, Chief Executive, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said:
15/12/2022

Higher Earners In Scotland To Pay More Income Tax

Everyone earning more than £43,662 in Scotland will have to pay more income tax next year.
15/12/2022

SCC Strengthens Business Relationship With Africa

The Scottish Chambers of Commerce has formed a strategic alliance with Africa Scotland Business Network.
14/12/2022

Employment Rate For Women In Scotland Reaches Record High

The employment rate for women of working age in Scotland is at a record high, according to official figures.
13/12/2022

Inverclyde Councillors Unite In Funding Plea To Government

A group of cross-party and independent Inverclyde councillors have joined forces to call for more funding from the Scottish Government to help prevent jobs losses and severe cuts to services.
12/12/2022

Executive Search firm MM Search Ends First Quarter On A High

MM Search, Scotland’s award-winning and fastest-growing executive search firm, is ending the first quarter of its fifth year with a growth in turnover, a new team appointment, a promotion, and further senior hires in the pipeline.
09/12/2022

Six-Month Extension To Short-term Let Licensing Scheme

The Scottish Government is to delay its plans for a short-term let licensing scheme by at least six months.   In a letter to the convener […]
09/12/2022

Creativity Space Is A Work Of Art

A former office at Inverclyde’s iconic Watt Institution has been resigned to the filing cabinet after being transformed into a vibrant community arts hub.
08/12/2022

Green Key Discount To Support Scotland’s Smaller Tourism Establishments

Scotland’s smaller tourism and hospitality establishments are encouraged to find out how leading international eco-certificate Green Key can help them to secure year-on-year environmental improvements, financial savings and attract customers who are increasingly seeking out sustainable options.