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Consultation process
Greenock West and Gourock: 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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Whilst attending the Lyle Gateway on the 11/02/2025, attendees raised the following comments:
- The attendees said that the Council needs to better communicate what they are doing and what changes they are making.
Whilst attending the Lyle Gateway on the 11/02/2025, attendees raised the following comments:
- Concerns were raised about the impact the redevelopment of West Blackhall Street is having on the local economy, including shops closing, due to the ongoing works taking place.
- The group highlighted that they were concerned about the lack of job vacancies for local people in Inverclyde.
- The group highlighted that the Lyle Gateway helps reduce isolation and they enjoy when young people attend and be part of the conversation.
I attend a couple of the warm spaces in my area and they are wonderful always feel very welcoming and have met new friends by attending these i think these should be funded all year round as its great to get out the house and have a cup of tea and a chat (Coppermine Warm Spaces 11/02/25) PF
Dog Fouling is a big issue on most streets and it seems to be down to inconsiderate owners rather than a lack of bins (Coppermine Community Centre 11/02/25) PF
No direct bus service to the hospital which really impacts the most disadvantaged in our community but with only one bus company operating cant see the 540 bus getting reinstated any time soon (Coppermine Warm Spaces 11/02/2025) PF
I've heard of the community council but its not something I'm interested in and would have no idea where and when it takes place (Coppermine Warm Spaces 11/02/25) PF
I think there should be traffic lights at the junction of George Road and Larkfield Road for the safety of both pedestrians and drivers as that junction is always busy with the amount of schools in the vicinity (Coppermine warm Spaces 11/02/25) PF
Gourock library 11.02.2025
Opportunities promoted through employers, there should be time given to attend events and training opportunities.
Other opportunities should be promoted through social media, all council buildings, and leaflet drops.
Gourock library 11.02.2025
Engagement with local businesses would be a massive help to promote opportunities.
There should be more family related activities and that could be an opportunity to inform the attendees of what's available in Inverclyde.
I think time and money is a barrier for me getting involved.
Age and health :- Health conditions e.g arthritis. Face to face interaction / communication preferable and assists / encourages feedback. Local appropriate venue/s for a meet up :- Just like we have done this evening at Gourock library. Unfortunately / sadly though local / National and international culture changes :- And our ‘Powers that be’ know about this As they are the first ‘to get to know / be in the know’ / get updated. I wish that we all were taken seriously :- Looked out for / Cared for. “Individualism” ‘Me /Mine’ :- Dangerous, Cruel, Selfish. We need a sense of self (self worth) and community. That takes ‘working together for the good :- Beneficial aspects of life. Knowing our place ( having a purpose, feeling valued and Respected) . As well as our community / ies being valued, etc, seems necessary for our Health and Wellbeing
GP appointments almost impossible to get. A phone call may well not be effective.