Inverclyde Council

This year’s Comet Festival in Port Glasgow will include the official unveiling of the replacement replica boat which inspired its name. On Saturday 20 June there will be the official unveiling, a parade through the town then onto Coronation Park inverclyde.gov.uk/news/2026/may/…

Council Leader Stephen McCabe has appealed directly to First Minister John Swinney for support to tackle the area’s jobs crisis. It comes as two companies with bases in Greenock look to cut more than 150 posts - on top of 1,500 job losses in recent years tinyurl.com/4jvk7ztw

Funding Opportunity for Gourock, Inverkip, Wemyss Bay, Kilmacolm and Quarriers Village small & medium sized organisations, micro-businesses, social enterprises and local groups. Closing date for applications is 31 May 2026. Find out more at: ow.ly/HxWP50YO3lm

Councillor Paul Cassidy (Ward 6) will be available to meet constituents at the following times: inverclyde.gov.uk/meetings/counc…

We are lighting up the Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture and the Lyle Fountain purple this week to mark Dementia Action Week💜 Advice and support can be accessed here: dementiauk.org #DementiaActionWeek #DementiaAwareness #SupportDementia

Business Gateway and Inverclyde Council Business Development Team are hosting new-start and business support drop-ins across Inverclyde. 📍 Tue 26 May – Port Glasgow Library, 10am–1pm 📍 Wed 27 May – South West Library, 10am–1pm 📍 Thu 28 May – Gourock Library, 1pm–4pm

The Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture and the Lyle Fountain will be lit green today to mark the beginning of Walk to School Week🚶‍♂️ This week lets encourage more pupils to walk, wheel, cycle, scoot or Park and Stride to school!

Councillor Paul Cassidy (Ward 6) will be available to meet constituents at the following times on Mondays and Tuesdays until further notice: inverclyde.gov.uk/meetings/counc…

Today, the Shipbuilders of Port Glasgow sculpture and the Lyle Fountain in Greenock will light up blue in support of World NF Awareness Day💙 To find out more information about NF, visit: nervetumours.org.uk #NerveTumoursUK #MakeNFVisible #ShineALightOnNF

The Rankin Memorial Service to remember babies who have passed away takes place tomorrow, Sunday 17 May 2026, at Greenock Crematorium. All are welcome🩷💙 #InverclydeCares

Join us on Tues 19th May to explore local mental health and wellbeing support. Browse exhibition stands, access information and self management resources and take part in short taster sessions.

The Rankin Memorial Service to remember babies who have passed away returns this Sunday, 17 May 2026, at Greenock Crematorium. All are welcome🩷💙 #InverclydeCares

Councillor Pam Armstrong (Ward 3) will be available to meet constituents today: inverclyde.gov.uk/meetings/counc…

Curious about fostering in Inverclyde? Your journey starts with an informal chat. Find out more about fostering locally— there is no pressure or obligation. Start your journey today by giving our team a call on 01475 715 365 or go to fosterinverclyde.co.uk for more. #FCF26

Last section standing. Good progress is being made on the demolition of Hector McNeil House as part of the Central Greenock redevelopment project. Find out more about the project at inverclyde.gov.uk/centralgreenoc…

The Rankin Memorial Service to remember babies who have passed away returns this Sunday, 17 May 2026, at Greenock Crematorium. All are welcome🩷💙 #InverclydeCares

Join us on Tues 19th May to explore local mental health and wellbeing support. Browse exhibition stands, access information and self management resources and take part in short taster sessions.

Foster carers change lives — and we recognise the vital role they play. We urgently need foster carers in Inverclyde. You can earn a fostering fee of £1,400 every 4 weeks for each child you care for, in addition to the Scottish Recommended Allowance. #FCF26

We're taking part in the national @sdpscotland Meet the Buyer event in Glasgow on Tuesday 2 June 2026 - a chance to connect suppliers with public sector procurement teams, private sector main contractors, and business support organisations. It's free to attend #MeetTheBuyer2026👇

3 weeks to go until #MeetTheBuyer2026! Join us, @ScotProcurement, @ScotlandExcel & over 60 more exhibitors at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central, on Tuesday 2 June. Come along to meet your public sector or Tier 1 customer. Book your FREE place now: bit.ly/4pM7Yfl