Inverclyde Inbhir Chluaidh
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Location
Geography
Area	Ranked 29th
- Total	160 km²
- % Water	?
Admin HQ	Greenock
ISO 3166-2	GB-IVC
ONS code	00QU
Demographics
Population	Ranked 27th
- Total (2006)	81,500
- Density	509 / km²
Scottish Gaelic
- Total ()	{{{Scottish council Gaelic Speakers}}}
Politics
Inverclyde Council http://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/ Places called Inverclyde include: Inverclyde — one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland Inverclyde — a constituency represented in the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... council area of Scotland File links The following pages link to this file: Inverclyde Categories: NowCommons | GFDL images ... Map of Scotland Although Scotland is a relatively small country, with a land area of 78 772 km², its geography is highly varied, from the rural lowlands, to the barren highlands, and from large cities to uninhabited islands. ... This is a list of council areas of Scotland ordered by area. ... To help compare different orders of magnitude and geographical regions, we list here areas between 100 km² and 1000 km². See also areas of other orders of magnitude. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... For other uses, see Greenock (disambiguation). ... The ISO 3166-2 codes for the United Kingdom correspond to the nations administrative divisions. ... The Office for National Statistics coding system is a hierarchical code used in the United Kingdom for tabulating census and other statistical data. ... This is a list of the council areas of Scotland ordered by population. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ...
Control	Labour (minority control)
MPs	David Cairns, Labour
MSPs	Duncan McNeil Trish Godman, Labour

Inverclyde (Inbhir Chluaidh in Gaelic) is one of 32 council areas in Scotland. It borders onto Renfrewshire and North Ayrshire, and is otherwise surrounded by the Firth of Clyde. This article is about the Scottish Labour Party founded in 1976. ... This is a list of Members of Parliament at the House of Commons in Westminster representing constituencies in Scotland, arranged by party. ... John David Cairns (born 1966) is a Scottish politician, and member of Parliament for Greenock and Inverclyde - the first person born locally to do so. ... The Labour Party is a political party in the United Kingdom. ... The Scottish Parliament is composed of 129 members called Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) or, in Gaelic, Buill Pàrlamaid na h-Alba (BPnA). ... Duncan McNeil, born in Greenock on 7 September 1950, is a Labour politician and member of the Scottish Parliament for Greenock and Inverclyde. ... Trish Godman (born 31 October 1939, Govan) is a Scottish Labour politician, and Member of the Scottish Parliament for West Renfrewshire constituency since 1999. ... The Labour Party is a political party in the United Kingdom. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. ... The council areas of Scotland form the local government areas of Scotland, all of them unitary authorities. ... This article is about the country. ... Renfrewshire (Siorrachd Rinn Friù in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary authority regions in Scotland. ... North Ayrshire (Sìorrachd Inbhir Air a Tuath in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland. ... Map of the Firth of Clyde and area The Firth of Clyde forms a large area of coastal water, sheltered from the Atlantic ocean by the Kintyre peninsula which encloses the outer firth in Argyll and Ayrshire, Scotland. ...

The area was a district in its own right, within Strathclyde Region, from 1975 until 1996. Prior to 1975 was in the former county of Renfrewshire, comprising the burghs of Greenock, Port Glasgow and Gourock, and the former fifth district of Renfrewshire. Its landward area is bordered by the Kelly, North and South Routen burns to the south west (separating Wemyss Bay and Skelmorlie, North Ayrshire), part of the River Gryfe and the Finlaystone Burn to the south-east. The nine Regions of Scotland were established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 as the uppermost tier of local government in Scotland. ... Strathclyde was one of the regional council areas of Scotland from 1974 to 1996. ... This article or section is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... Renfrewshire was a county of Scotland until their abolition in 1975. ... For other uses, see Greenock (disambiguation). ... Port Glasgow is a burgh in Inverclyde, Scotland on the River Clyde. ... Gourock (Guireag in Scottish Gaelic which means pimple shaped or rounded hill in reference to the many hills surrounding the area,) is a burgh in Inverclyde, Scotland. ... Wemyss Bay is a village on the East Coast of the Firth of Clyde in the district of Inverclyde, Scotland. ... Skelmorlie is the northernmost settlement in Ayrshire in Scotland. ... North Ayrshire (Sìorrachd Inbhir Air a Tuath in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland. ... The River Gryffe starts near Kilmacolm, Inverclyde District, Scotland. ...

It is one of the smallest in terms of area (29th) and population (27th) out of the 32 Scottish unitary authorities.

The name derives from the extinct barony of Inverclyde (1897) conferred upon Sir John Burns of Wemyss Bay and his heirs. Various rulers or governments of Europe, of Japan bestow or recognise the title of baron. ... The title of Baron Inverclyde was created in the Peerage of the United Kingdom in 1897. ... 1897 (MDCCCXCVII) was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Wemyss Bay is a village on the East Coast of the Firth of Clyde in the district of Inverclyde, Scotland. ...

Life expectancy

According to research by the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, Inverclyde residents enjoy the second-lowest life expectancy in the UK, with only Glasgow City having a shorter projected lifespan per resident. The average Inverclyde male lives for 70.3 years, with females living 78.1 years.^[1] For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation) George Square and Glasgows City Chambers Glasgow is Scotlands largest city, located on the River Clyde in West Central Scotland. ...

Towns and villages

• Gourock
• Greenock
• Inverkip
• Kilmacolm
• Port Glasgow
• Wemyss Bay

Gourock (Guireag in Scottish Gaelic which means pimple shaped or rounded hill in reference to the many hills surrounding the area,) is a burgh in Inverclyde, Scotland. ... For other uses, see Greenock (disambiguation). ... Inverkip is a village and parish (which was also known as Innerkip) in Inverclyde, Scotland. ... , Kilmacolm (Gaelic: Cille Mhaol Chaluim ) is a village or small town in Inverclyde, Scotland although is commonly associated more closely with its traditional county of Renfrewshire. ... Port Glasgow is a burgh in Inverclyde, Scotland on the River Clyde. ... Wemyss Bay is a village on the East Coast of the Firth of Clyde in the district of Inverclyde, Scotland. ...

Council

Until recently, Inverclyde was the only authority in the United Kingdom not have named electoral wards: whilst the local authority reserved its right to name wards, it failed to supply any to the Local Government Boundary Commission. This was rectified in the 2006 review. Local Government Boundary Commission could be the Local Government Boundary Commission (1945 -1949) Local Government Boundary Commission for England Local Government Boundary Commission for Wales Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland Category: ...

Elections

Following the Council elections of 2007, the new composition of Inverclyde Council is:

• Labour - 9
• Scottish National Party - 5
• Liberal Democrats - 4
• Conservative - 1
• Other - 1

The provost is Michael McCormick, his predecessor was Councillor Chiano Rebbechi. The Labour Party is a political party in the United Kingdom. ... The Scottish National Party (SNP) (Scottish Gaelic: is a centre-left political party which campaigns for Scottish independence. ... The Liberal Democrats, often shortened to Lib Dems, are a liberal political party based in the United Kingdom. ... The Conservative Party (officially the Conservative and Unionist Party) is currently the second largest political party in the United Kingdom in terms of sitting Members of Parliament (MPs), the largest in terms of public membership, and the oldest political party in the United Kingdom. ...

Recent history

The council gained national notoriety in 2005 following harsh criticism from the Accounts Commission regarding poor leadership and accountability.^[2] In November 2005 the council was given a 6 month deadline to reorganise and improve further, following the resignation of the council chief in September and organisational changes in the wake of the original

The council is based at the Municipal Buildings in Greenock.

report.^[3] Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1589x2152, 401 KB) Summary Greenock Municipal Buildings featuring the Victoria Tower photograph taken in 21 March 2006 by User:Dave souza. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1589x2152, 401 KB) Summary Greenock Municipal Buildings featuring the Victoria Tower photograph taken in 21 March 2006 by User:Dave souza. ...

Following this criticism the Chief Executive of Inverclyde Council Robert Cleary stepped down and a new chief executive John Mundell was appointed. The Position of Chief Executive commands a salary of £112,000 Per Annum. There was criticism over the pension benefits the outgoing chief executive received once leaving, he was given six figure severence pay and his pension will be approximately £50,000 per annum.

As of June 2006, changes were still ongoing: Inverclyde Council altered its directorship structure by adding new corporate director positions and removing senior manager positions. It was expected that the £90,000 p/a posts will mostly be filled by new applicants, although existing Council workers were able to apply.^[4] There was some criticism with regards to the merging of council services; for instance, Education and Social Work merged and now share the same director. This was frowned upon as at the time the Director responsible for the two merged departments had an educational qualification, not a social work one.

The 2007 council elections took place at the same time as the Scottish Parliament elections. The Liberal Democrats lost nine seats; Labour gained two, but fell short of a majority. The SNP and Conservatives both entered the council with five and one seats respectively, while an independent candidate also won a place. The composition of the Scottish Parliament following the 2007 election. ...

Places of interest

• Cornalees Bridge Centre [1]
• Custom House Quay and Museum [2]
• Gourock Outdoor Pool [3]
• Loch Thom
• Lunderston Bay [4]
• McLean Museum and Art Gallery [5]
• Newark Castle [6]
• Waterfront Leisure Complex [7]
• Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

Gourock (Guireag in Scottish Gaelic which means pimple shaped or rounded hill in reference to the many hills surrounding the area,) is a burgh in Inverclyde, Scotland. ... Loch Thom is a reservoir in Inverclyde, Scotland. ... Beach and picnic area. ... The Renaissance mansion of Newark Castle as seen from the west is linked to the original 15th century tower house to the left . ... Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park is the collective name for areas of countryside set aside for conservation and recreation on the South Clyde estuary in Scotland. ...

Photographs of Inverclyde

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Tourism & Community Website for Inverclyde

• Inverclyde Tourist Group
• Search Engine for Inverclyde

Notes and references

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For local government purposes, Scotland is divided into 32 areas designated as Council Areas of Scotland which are all governed by unitary authorities designated as Councils which have the option under the Local Government (Gaelic Names) (Scotland) Act 1997 (as chosen by Na h-Eileanan an Iar) of being known... This article is about the country. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Scotland. ... For other uses, see Aberdeen (disambiguation). ... Logo of Aberdeenshire Council Aberdeenshire (Siorrachd Obar Dheathain in Gaelic) is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland. ... Location Geography Area Ranked 10th  - Total 2,182 km²  - % Water  ? Admin HQ Forfar ISO 3166-2 GB-ANS ONS code 00QC Demographics Population Ranked 19th  - Total (2005) 109,170  - Density 50 / km² Scottish Gaelic  - Total () {{{Scottish council Gaelic Speakers}}} Politics Angus Council http://www. ... Location Geography Area Ranked 2nd  - Total 6,909 km²  - % Water  ? Admin HQ Lochgilphead ISO 3166-2 GB-AGB ONS code 00QD Demographics Population Ranked 23rd  - Total (2005) 90,870  - Density 13 / km² Scottish Gaelic  - Total () {{{Scottish council Gaelic Speakers}}} Politics Argyll & Bute Council http://www. ... Look Aboot Ye Clackmannanshire (Siorrachd Chlach Mhannainn in Gaelic) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland, and a lieutenancy area, bordering Perth and Kinross, Stirling and Fife. ... Dumfries and Galloway (Dùn Phris agus an Gall-Ghaidhealaibh in Gaelic) is one of 32 council areas of Scotland. ... For other uses, see Dundee (disambiguation). ... Logo of East Ayrshire Council East Ayrshire (Siorrachd Inbhir Àir an Ear in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ... East Dunbartonshire (Siorrachd Dhùn Bhreatainn an Ear in Gaelic) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. ... East Lothian (Lodainn an Ear in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a lieutenancy Area. ... East Renfrewshire (Siorrachd Rinn Friù an Ear in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ... For other uses, see Edinburgh (disambiguation). ... Falkirk (an Eaglais Bhreac in Gaelic) is one of the 32 unitary authority council areas in Scotland. ... This article is about the area in Scotland. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... The Highland council area (Roinn na Gàidhealtachd[1] in Gaelic) is a local government area in the Scottish Highlands and the largest local government area in Scotland. ... The central portions of the old province of Lothian in Scotland, centred around Edinburgh, became known as Midlothian, Scotland. ... Moray (pronounced Murray, spelled A Moireibh in Gaelic) is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. ... Na h-Eileanan Siar (Western Isles) redirects here. ... North Ayrshire (Sìorrachd Inbhir Air a Tuath in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland. ... Location Geography Area Ranked 19th  - Total 470 km²  - % Water  ? Admin HQ Motherwell ISO 3166-2 GB-NLK ONS code 00QZ Demographics Population Ranked 4th  - Total (2005) 323,420  - Density 688 / km² Scottish Gaelic  - Total () {{{Scottish council Gaelic Speakers}}} Politics North Lanarkshire Council http://www. ... The Orkney Islands, usually called simply Orkney, are one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. ... Perth and Kinross (Peairt agus Ceann Rois in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area. ... Renfrewshire (Siorrachd Rinn Friù in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary authority regions in Scotland. ... Scottish Borders (often referred to locally as The Borders or The Borderland) is one of 35 local government unitary council areas of Scotland. ... The Shetland Islands, also called Shetland (archaically spelled Zetland) formerly called Hjaltland, comprise one of 32 council areas of Scotland. ... Location Geography Area Ranked 15th  - Total 1,222 km²  - % Water  ? Admin HQ Ayr ISO 3166-2 GB-SAY ONS code 00RE Demographics Population Ranked 17th  - Total (2005) 111,780  - Density 91 / km² Scottish Gaelic  - Total () {{{Scottish council Gaelic Speakers}}} Politics South Ayrshire Council http://www. ... South Lanarkshire (Siorrachd Lannraig a Deas in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, covering the southern part of the traditional county of Lanarkshire. ... Stirling (Sruighlea in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland with a population of about 85,000. ... West Dunbartonshire (Siorrachd Dhùn Bhreatainn an Iar in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary authority areas in Scotland. ... Location Geography Area Ranked 20th  - Total 427 km²  - % Water  ? Admin HQ Livingston ISO 3166-2 GB-WLN ONS code 00RH Demographics Population Ranked 10th  - Total (2005) 163,780  - Density 384 / km² Scottish Gaelic  - Total () {{{Scottish council Gaelic Speakers}}} Politics West Lothian Council http://www. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...