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Inverclyde councillor ‘satisfied’ with handling of ferry saga
Inverclyde councillor David Wilson, a member of the committee which voted to give Clydelink the contract for Kilcreggan’s ferry, has given SPT officials a vote of confidence. “I am satisfied by SPT...
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Free but slow – the Island Princess on April 1
Clydelink’s Island Princess made its first trip from Kilcreggan to Gourock and back today, with the politicians and members of the public aboard not being charged for their tickets. But the boat, which...
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MSP calls for investigation into ferry tendering
Jackie Baillie, MSP for the Dumbarton constituency, has submitted a motion to the Scottish Parliament as the row over Kilcreggan’s ferry service continues. A user group to monitor problems with the...
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SPT ‘not meeting duty of care’, says Baillie after meeting
MSP Jackie Baillie has criticised Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), saying it has failed to offer an immediate and reasonable solution to the Kilcreggan ferry ‘fiasco’. Ms Baillie met with...
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£2m new look for Gourock?
A new harbour and one-way traffic on Kempock Street are featured in plans to redevelop central Gourock and its pierhead. Inverclyde Council is backing the plans drawn up by regeneration company...
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How they would look – the planned pontoons at Kilcreggan, Dunoon and Gourock
A second option for Kilcreggan Filed under: News, Planning, Politics, Transport
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Population is oldest in Scotland – and falling fastest
The population of Argyll and Bute has seen the steepest fall of anywhere in Scotland, new figures reveal – and the area also has Scotland’s highest average age. Scotland’s total population now stands...
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Be pragmatic, wind farm team urge Helensburgh
Helensburgh has become known as a ‘banana town’ – Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anyone – claim the team behind plans for a community wind farm above the town. And Helensburgh Community...
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Mast planned by community wind farm team
Another step towards a wind farm above Helensburgh has been taken, with a planning application for an anemometer being submitted. The 50-metre mast would be used to collect wind speed data for two...
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A tale of two submarine museums
Falklands War veteran submarine HMS Onyx is still lying alongside in Rosneath – while attempts to turn her into a tourism attraction in Greenock continue. Meanwhile, the project to create a submarine...
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‘20% of homes’ affected by child poverty
More than one in five households in central Helensburgh – seen as one of the wealthiest towns in Scotland – suffer from child poverty, a new report has revealed. The Campaign to end Child Poverty has...
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Police mergers ‘will see more police on the streets’
Possible mergers of police divisions will see more front line police on the streets, an SNP MSP said this week. Stuart McMillan met Divisional Commander Alan Speirs to discuss the proposals for the...
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New campaign to support ferry as lifeline service
New calls for action to support the Gourock to Kilcreggan ferry service have been made, following days of chaos and confusion on the route. Gourock man Jamie Black is asking politicians to back the...
View Article£5,400 goes to peninsula charities from Co-op fund – but ‘local’ causes in...
More than £5,000 is being shared between two groups on the Rosneath Peninsula – but residents are being urged to [...] The post £5,400 goes to peninsula charities from Co-op fund – but ‘local’ causes...
View ArticleArgyll and Bute, Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire link up for waste contract
Argyll and Bute is joining forces with neighbouring councils to issue a tender for waste disposal in the Helensburgh and [...] The post Argyll and Bute, Inverclyde and West Dunbartonshire link up for...
View ArticleArrest after drone sighted near nuclear submarine
Police have arrested a man this week for flying a drone too close to a Royal Navy submarine in the [...] The post Arrest after drone sighted near nuclear submarine appeared first on The Lochside Press.
View ArticleRFA Tidesurge visits her home town of Greenock
The public will have the chance to see Greenock’s affiliated ship tomorrow, when RFA Tidesurge pays a visit. The Royal [...] The post RFA Tidesurge visits her home town of Greenock appeared first on...
View ArticleInverclyde wind farm: How big will it be, when will it be complete and who...
The wind farm which is taking shape above Greenock is due to be complete by the end of this year, [...] The post Inverclyde wind farm: How big will it be, when will it be complete and who will benefit?...
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