Inverkip Gala Day 2010
Inverkip Gala Day - Saturday 11th September 2010 at Ardgowan Estate

Strathclyde Police offer the following information:

The summer months bring their own issues, one of which is
opportunistic thieves who take advantage of people leaving house
windows or doors open overnight due to the hot weather, often with
little thought of home security. Members of the public should be aware
of their security at home and take appropriate action to ensure their
house remains safe and secure.

The public should remain vigilent for incidents of anti social
behaviour, in particular groups of youths congregating and drinking, as
it is preferable to deal with this problem rather than the resultant
disorder and violence that stems from it.

With the summer holidays quickly approaching people begin to make
travel plans, and police would ask the public to check out the advice
pages on their website where advice regarding travelling, keeping cars
safe etc can be found.

http://www.strathclyde.police.uk/index.asp?loclD=58&doclD=-1

Local office:

Gourock Police Office (open7am-11pm)
Kempock Place
Gourock
PA19 1NA

Community Team contact number: 01475 492510


RESURFACING WORK – MAIN STREET INVERKIP

The Community Council has been informed by Inverclyde Council that resurfacing work is to be undertaken on Main Street, Inverkip. All Main Street residents should have received this information from Inverclyde Council.

Work is due to begin on Monday 19th July and will be carried out in two stages – the first section from Smithy Court to Station Road and then from Station Road to the end of the village – the two stages to be undertaken consecutively.

It is estimated the work will take approximately 10 days.


DEMOLITION AT THE POWER STATION

The Community Council has received an update from Scottish Power in regard to site progress and activities for the demolition of the three 80,000 tonne Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) Tanks within the tank farm at Inverkip Power Station.

Tank 1 (nearest the river) has been cleaned of residual HFO and has been demolished and removed from the site.

Tank 2 (intermediate from the river) has been cleaned of residual HFO and the demolition of Tank 2 commenced on Monday 28th of June.

Tank 3 (furthest from the river) – cleaning of residual HFO is presently underway prior to demolition.

The HFO Pipeline, which was on the jetty for the transfer of HFO from tankers to the storage tanks, was removed and cleaned without incident earlier in the year. In the interim, demolition of the tanks and cleaning of the residual HFO from the tanks has continued through the week, Mondays to Fridays. Recently, at the weekend, tank cleaning works only have been carried out.

Due to the progress of the works, the demolition of Tank 2 and Tank 3 is now to be carried out Monday to Saturday until completion in late summer. The conducting of these demolition activities will continue to comply strictly with the hours set out by Inverclyde Council.

Early July 2010


NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

If you’re interested in setting up a Neighbourhood Watch scheme in your part of the community, for advice contact Inverclyde Council’s Safety Partnership Team on 717171


USEFUL NUMBERS

For trunk roads (A78) - Amey 0800 028 1414

Scottish Water 0845 600 8855
Scottish Gas 0800 111 999
Scottish Power 0845 272 7999

Police 492500
Anti-Social Behaviour Helpline 0800 0131701
Crime Stoppers 0800 555 111


HELPING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS

Are you looking for information about your child's rights to support in school? If so contact Enquire, the national advice and information service for additional support for learning
Enquire offer: a confidential telephone helpline and online enquiry service; practical guides; factsheets; newsletters and helpful materials for children and young people with additonal support needs
For more information contact:
Tel: 0845 123 2303 email: info@enquire.org.uk web: www.enquire.org.uk

Enquire is managed by Children in Scotland and funded by the Scottish GovernmentHELPING FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS
Are you looking for information about your child's rights to support in school? If so contact Enquire, the national advice and information service for additional support for learning
Enquire offer: a confidential telephone helpline and online enquiry service; practical guides; factsheets; newsletters and helpful materials for children and young people with additonal support needs
For more information contact:
Tel: 0845 123 2303 email: info@enquire.org.uk web: www.enquire.org.uk
Enquire is managed by Children in Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government



NEW THEATRE FOR INVERCLYDE

Greenock Arts Guild is set to build a new theatre for Inverclyde and
construction is due to start in February 2009. On completion it will
provide the people of Inverclyde with a state of the art facility.

The organisers are keen to hear what local people would like to see
take place in the theatre and how our community can become involved.

Link to the Arts Guild's new development  http://www.artsguildtheatre.co.uk/





Inverkip and Wemyss Bay Community Council supports the Muir family's
petition for Damian's Law - mandatory sentencing for knife carriers.
If you would like to learn more about Damian's Law or to sign the
petition please access:

www.gopetition.co.uk/petitions/damians-law.html