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Consultation process
Greenock East and Central Community ConversationYour Community
Recent engagement has highlighted the community members are unaware of how to be more involved in their local community in relation to having their say.
- We want to hear what would be the best way to promote opportunities to you?
- What would encourage you to be more involved
- What barriers exist in relation to having your say!
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Community Councils
What is the role of Community Councils:
What is a Community Council? | Community Council (communitycouncils.scot)
Community Councils in Inverclyde:
Community Councils - Inverclyde Council
Whilst at the Cargill Centre Cafe i Kilmacolm on 27/02/2025, an attendee gave the following feedback:
"Not applicable due to my age (94) but have been actively involved when younger in the BB, pipeband and walking club. I have no digital communication through choice. No internet, computer or smart phone. I get my local info in the Greenock Telegraph which I get each day."
Feedback at Cargill Centre Kilmacolm Cafe 24/02/2025
I know how to report any concerns and would contact relevant departments. There was an issue one time where i found myself contacting Inverclyde Council for street lighting repair and was sent to River Clyde Homes who then sent me back to Inverclyde Council. I think there should be a clear way to find out who is responsible for certain repairs in each area of Inverclyde.
Mount Kirk 14/02/2025
- I am retired and not particularly looking to get involved in any more opportunities other than my church work. Removing the free swimming at the pools does not put the council in a good light.
- There’s more than plenty of groups that offer wellbeing activities in Greenock, they just need to be well advertised. Greenock people moan that there is nothing there, but you must be willing to put the effort in and look.
Feedback from participant at Recovery Cafe in Auchmountain Hall:
Better use of social media, newspaper, information flyers and word of mouth.
I'm encouraged to participate. Current job is as a result of previous volunteering. Boredom is a killer and reward for volunteering needs to be better promoted.
There's frustration when folk are asked for their views, but comments either don't get passed on or no action is taken. That stops folk wanting to take part.
Feedback from participant at Recovery Café at Auchmountain Hall:
Public transport needs to provide better communication with joined up thinking. If services are cancelled, alternative details need to be provided more clearly.
Buses finish too early
There should be wider opportunities that are often only available to posh people, like learning to play the bagpipes
Due to involvement with Your Voice, I feel my voice is always heard.
Feedback 23.01.2025
I feel there is nothing for kids leaving school. There is not enough courses that is suitable for what people want / need.
Parklea Branching Out feedback 23.01.2025
Social media is great for promoting community activities, I feel there are good options for people during the day, but not as many at night. A lot of people in winter don't like going out in the evening specially when its dark.
Parklea Branching Out feedback 23.01.2025
I am well informed of activities and if I wish it can be arranged to attend clubs etc.
I prefer routine to be kept the same.
Parklea Branching Out feedback 23.01.2025
Go into workplaces, schools, and colleges to gather public opinion.