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Home learning support highlighted by education watchdogs A new national report by Education Scotland has highlighted the work done by the local authority to deliver ‘quality’ remote learning.

Covid discretionary fund reopened Local firms with less than 250 employees can now apply to the council for one-off awards of £5,000 or £10,000 if they have been unable to access any other Covid-19 financial support.

Adoption and fostering for all A campaign has been launched to encourage more lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people to adopt or become foster carers as part of LGBT+ Adoption and Fostering Week.

Remembering the Lee Jeans factory workers Inverclyde Council is planning a special reception to honour the anniversary of the Lee Jeans sit-in, which took place four decades ago.

Pension fund arms and nuclear investment call Inverclyde councillors have called on one of the country’s largest pension funds to commit to ethical investments.

£20-a-week Universal Credit increase call Inverclyde councillors have called on the UK Government to commit to keeping the £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit to support families.