THE suspension of parking waiting time enforcement and charges in Inverclyde Council car parks has been extended for several more weeks because of coronavirus to help essential workers in getting to places of employment. 

INVERCLYDE’S mobile coronavirus testing centre has been re-located.   |  Read more

AN online scheme providing free sanitary products for Inverclyde residents has been extended for another month.    |  Read more

A MAP has been created highlighting services being offered by Inverclyde community groups and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.     |  Read more

INVERCLYDE Council have confirmed that funeral services at Greenock crematorium will revert back to one hour from Monday (18 May) after being reduced to 30 minutes because of the coronavirus pandemic. 

A REWARD is being offered for the return of a gold chain and cross lost around 8:30 last night (Thursday) in Gourock town centre, between St John’s Road and Kempock Street. Email contact@InverclydeNow.com if found. 

A BANK card belonging to Graeme MacNaughton was found in the Braeside area of Greenock today (Thursday). He can email contact@InverclydeNow.com to arrange return. (The account number will be needed on collection.) 

 INVERCLYDE Leisure is reminding its members that they don’t need to cancel their membership or contact their bank as direct debits have been automatically suspended and no payments will be taken until facilities re-open.   

THE annual Rankin Memorial service for people who have suffered the loss of a baby has been postponed. It was due to be held at Greenock Crematorium on Sunday 17 May and will now be held at a later date.  .

  BARRS Brae, Kilmacolm is scheduled to close to traffic between High Street and Burndale Lane on Thursday and Friday (19/20 March) for resurfacing work by Inverclyde Council.
 

LONG sections of road in the countryside behind Greenock are closed this week for emergency repairs.   |  Read more

 GLASGOW Road in Port Glasgow will be closed to traffic from Heggies Avenue eastbound to the junction with the roundabout with the A8 Greenock Road for resurfacing, from Monday 16 March to Wednesday 18 March.

THE World Ship Society Firth of Clyde branch’s March meeting has been cancelled because of guidance received regarding the coronavirus outbreak.  

 INVERCLYDE Ramblers have a choice of walks in Argyll on Saturday (14 March).     |  Read more

ARDGOWAN Club’s bowling section at Ardgowan Square, Greenock is holding its annual coffee morning on Saturday (14 March) from 10am. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

 WELLPARK Mid Kirk choir is providing an hour or so of entertainment on Sunday (15 March) at 3pm at the church in Cathcart Square, Greenock. Donation tickets for £5, including tea, will be available at the door.