The ambition and drive Free read

I THANK your reader Mrs Starrett for her comment that I am doing a good job as council leader - 'Let us try and be adults about this' - in the Telegraph on 9 September.

Posted 14 Sep 2011 12:00   Editorial   5 Comments

Enjoyable parts of Tall Ships event shelved Free read

Was just catching up on the local news following a festive break, and was absolutely flabbergasted to discover the Tall Ships event is experiencing difficulties with funding and event logistics.

Posted 5 Jan 2011 14:00   Editorial   32 Comments

Praise for all the staff at Inverclyde hospital Free read

I have often read letters from patients and families praising the care afforded to them during a stay in hospital.

Posted 3 Jan 2011 14:00   Editorial   0 Comments

Looking for fair deal on petrol Free read

Who is going to be the first garage in Inverclyde to say buy one get one free, meaning petrol?

Posted 3 Jan 2011 14:00   Editorial   19 Comments

Nuclear electricity is part of a varied menu Free read

Jim McLeod is correct that I was the Tory who did in fact lead the opposition to the SNP motion to have Inverclyde council declared as a nuclear-free zone.

Posted 20 Dec 2010 17:30   Editorial   4 Comments

The Provost adds so much to community Free read

John McLauglin, in his recent letter, wants to do away with the Provost to save money.

Posted 17 Dec 2010 17:30   Editorial   3 Comments

Our fine buildings are falling into disrepair Free read

I was delighted to hear it announced that the lovely facade at the rear of the Town Buildings - which used to house the police and fire station, is to be preserved.

Posted 15 Dec 2010 17:30   Editorial   4 Comments

Heartfelt thanks to our kind volunteers Free read

On behalf of Chest heart and Stroke Scotland, may I take this opportunity to send sincere thanks to all of the many volunteers and supporters in Inverclyde who have contributed to the work of our charity in 2010.

Posted 13 Dec 2010 11:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Pavement parking is costing us all money Free read

Car parking can be an emotive issue with an ageing population and increasing car ownership levels.

Posted 10 Dec 2010 11:00   Editorial   0 Comments

Letter criticising politicians was a 'cheapskate' attack Free read

I REFER to John McLaughlin's letter in which he made what can only be described as cheapskate attacks on both the Provost and myself

Posted 8 Dec 2010 11:30   Editorial   3 Comments

Nuclear disaster on Clyde will be problem for us all Free read

AS the UK Con Dem Government slashes public spending, we must ask whether paying £100 billion for a new generation of nuclear weapons is now an expense we can not afford?

Posted 8 Dec 2010 11:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Essential information on meningitis Free read

AS the cold winter weather takes hold and cases of meningitis begin to rise, I'd like to point your readers in the direction of Meningitis UK's website.

Posted 6 Dec 2010 11:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Big thank you from Ocean Youth Trust Free read

THANK you so much to the team at the Greenock Telegraph for your terrific support over the last month.

Posted 6 Dec 2010 11:30   Editorial   0 Comments

Another attempt at rewriting the history of the Labour party Free read

I see that Joseph McFadden and Colin Jackson made a futile attempt to rewrite Labour's history.

Posted 3 Dec 2010 11:30   Editorial   2 Comments