2011 has been another year of progress for Inverclyde despite the global economic situation.
The high points included the opening of two new secondary schools – Clydeview Academy and Notre Dame High School – and the opening of Kilmacolm’s new community centre and library.
There is even more to look forward to in 2012.
Work will continue on our exciting new £44m shared campus in Port Glasgow and start on the new £15m St Columba’s High School in Gourock. The £5m refurbishment and extension of the former Overton Primary School building for the new Whinhill Primary School is scheduled for completion in July.
2012 will be marked by further significant progress with our leisure strategy with the completion of the £1.7m refurbishment of Ravenscraig Stadium; a new £3.5m community stadium at Parklea; and the £1.8m re-build of Gourock Pool.
We will see the completion of our new £10m Beacon Arts Centre ; major investment in Port Glasgow and Gourock town centres; the opening of the Council’s new customer service centre on the ground floor of Greenock’s Municipal Buildings; and major investment in new and upgraded play facilities across Inverclyde.
And you will have the opportunity to give your verdict on the past five years at the local government elections in May.
This is of course a time of the year when we remember friends and loved ones who have passed away. In May we lost our local MP David Cairns. It is still difficult to come to terms with the fact that David is no longer with us.
I would like to thank all Council staff for their continued efforts in delivering for the people of Inverclyde, with a special mention for those who will be working over the festive period to maintain essential services.
A Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year to you all.
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