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£1.5m to support communities, business and skills A package of improvements worth £1.5 million to support communities, businesses and boost employment opportunities in Inverclyde has been agreed.

Reminder to businesses on single use vaping ban Businesses are being encouraged to review their stock and prepare for changes to the sale and supply of single use vapes on Sunday 1 June 2025.

Inverclyde HSCP Digital Telecare team receive platinum award Partner press release from the Digital Office for Scottish Local Government

Pottery Street Recycling Centre Update We are pleased to confirm that our Pottery Street Recycling Centre (Greenock) will reopen to Inverclyde households from 8am on Wednesday 28 May 2025.

Official opening of new Inverclyde health and social care HQ Inverclyde Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has relocated to the nearby James Watt Building on William Street.

Canadian boxers visit Inverclyde Provost Drew McKenzie hosted a team of young competitors and coaches from Ontario at the Municipal Buildings.

Over £500k for scouts base Inverclyde Council, in partnership with 32nd Greenock and District Group, has been awarded £515k to renovate the Bank Street Community Hub.

Buzz around new £500k family hub The B’Hive, based in Boglestone Community Centre, is a space where parents and children can meet, learn new skills, and get help and advice about a range of local services and support under one roof.

Celebrating multi-cultural communities Wellpark Children’s Centre hosted an event to celebrate the different cultures of children and families.

Two-day Comet Festival to mark Port Glasgow 250 The annual free event in Coronation Park has been extended to two-days this year to celebrate Port Glasgow’s 250th anniversary in 2025.