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The Latest Breaking News from Inverclyde Council

Inverclyde Council leader McCabe charged over ‘domestic assault’

Stephen McCabe is expected to appear in court at a later date.

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

Scottish Labour council leader arrested and charged over 'domestic assault'

A Scottish Labour council leader has been arrested and charged in connection to a domestic assault and a breach of the peace ...

The National (Scotland) · Nov 4, 2024

Scottish Tory councillor faces backlash for comments on anti-sectarianism charity

A SCOTTISH Tory councillor is facing criticism after described an anti-sectarianism seminar as a “load of old tosh”.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 20, 2024

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Hundreds of jobs at Scottish firm in the balance after billionaire brother buy-out

A major contact centre currently occupied by EE has been purchased by leading Scottish businessmen Sandy and James Easdale.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 17, 2024

Councillor offers 'unreserved apology' after sectarian article about Orange walk

A SCOTTISH Councillor has offered an “unreserved apology” after using sectarian language in a newspaper column in support of an Orange march…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2024

Controversial Orange Order parade to go ahead after approval from councillors

A mass gathering of Orange Order marchers in Gourock later this month has been given the go-ahead by Inverclyde councillors.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 13, 2024

Alba candidate threatened with fine by Labour council over election banners

AN Alba election candidate has been threatened with a fine if he does not remove campaign banners, The National can reveal.

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2024

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Labour council leader and Alba candidate in spat over election banner

A SPAT has broken out after a Labour council leader accused an Alba Party candidate of breaching a bye-law by planning a political banner on…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2024

Labour council leader called out for 'hypocrisy' on Council Tax

A LABOUR council leader has been called out for being “hypocritical” on Council Tax after a picture emerged of him campaigning against increases…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 15, 2024

Council tax freeze leaves us 'no option' but to make cuts, warns leader

A LABOUR council leader has written to Humza Yousaf to “question the logic” of the council tax freeze, warning it could result in cuts to…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 28, 2023

Schools in Scotland containing crumbling concrete named

Some councils have not yet provided figures.

The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2023

Inverclyde becomes ‘Twinverclyde’ with 17 sets of twins set to start school

The area has developed a reputation for the number of twin births with 147 sets starting school there in the last 10 years.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Council staff have spent over £3.6m on purchases including takeaways and hotel stays

CASH-STRAPPED Inverclyde Council has racked up a bill of more than £3.6m on its corporate purchase cards with staff spending public money on…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27, 2023

Chris McEleny on trial on threatening behaviour and criminal damage charges

THE SNP's former Inverclyde Council group leader has gone on trial at Greenock Sheriff Court today charged with threatening behaviour and criminal…

The National (Scotland) · Jun 28, 2023

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The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

‘Quite frankly, it’s idyllic’: Man vows to never leave estate dubbed ‘Scotland’s Chernobyl’

Marshal Craig, 70, still lives in Clune Park, which has been virtually empty for years and looks like something from a post-apocalyptic film

Daily Mirror · May 17, 2023

Life inside 'Britain's Chernobyl' - ghost town with £6k homes and just 5 residents

Marshal Craig, 70, lives on an estate that could double as a set for a post-apocalyptic film set and has been dubbed 'Britain's Chernobyl' - but to him, it's home

Daily Record · May 17, 2023

Resident living on 'Scots Chernobyl' site 'won't leave' despite plans to bulldoze scheme

Marshal Craig, 70, still lives in Clune Park, which was abandoned by other residents in 1997.

Glasgow Live · May 7, 2023

Ghost town near Glasgow dubbed 'Scotland's Chernobyl' to be demolished

Clune Park was once a thriving housing scheme located in Port Glasgow, however, the estate now lies in ruin. Plans are now in place to bulldoze the flat blocks.

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Daily Record · May 7, 2023

Abandoned housing estate dubbed 'Scotland's Chernobyl' set to be demolished

The derelict Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow was once the cheapest place to buy property in Britain after one flat sold for just £7,000 at auction.

Daily Record · Apr 27, 2023

Partnership between West Dunbartonshire and Inverclyde council 'unsustainable'

At that time the two local authorities, as well as East Dunbartonshire Council, had developed a model to share roads and transportation services before the remit was expanded to include waste, fleet and grounds services.

Glasgow Live · Apr 18, 2023

West Dunbartonshire shared road services scrapped following audit review

The partnership between the two councils was found to have 'modest' cost savings but was unsustainable.

Daily Record · Feb 21, 2023

Hospitality giant Buzzworks unveil new Scotts bar and restaurant at Greenock Cruise Ship Visitor Centre

The Ayrshire hospitality giant has set sail at its newest project - this time opening the doors in Inverclyde.

The National (Scotland) · Feb 10, 2023

'Obscene' decision by council to spend up to £50k on coronation holiday

A DECISION to spend up to £50,000 to fund an additional bank holiday for the King’s coronation by a cash-strapped Scottish council has been…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 10, 2023

Inverclyde communities react to 'cruel' plan to close Gourock Amazon

A “CRUEL” proposal by Amazon to close its Gourock warehouse will be a “devasting blow” for hundreds of people in the town, community leaders…

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Scots nurse's car 'firebombed' amidst fears of targeted attack

Lesley Roberts, who has campaigned about toxic substances on the former Ravenscraig Hospital site in Greenock, fears she is being targeted.

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