Inverclyde facts for kids

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Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Country	Scotland
Lieutenancy area	Renfrewshire
Admin HQ	Greenock
Government
• Body	Inverclyde Council
Area
• Total	62.0 sq mi (160.5 km2)
Area rank	Ranked 29th
Population  (2020)
• Total	78,150
• Rank	Ranked 28th
• Density	1,261.1/sq mi (486.92/km2)
ONS code	S12000018
ISO 3166 code	GB-IVC

Inverclyde is a special area in Scotland. It's one of 32 'council areas' that help manage local things. These include schools, roads, and other public services. Inverclyde is in western Scotland, right by the Firth of Clyde. It shares borders with the North Ayrshire and Renfrewshire council areas.

Before 1975, Inverclyde was part of a bigger area called Renfrewshire. It included the towns of Greenock, Port Glasgow, and Gourock. The name Inverclyde means "mouth of the Clyde." It comes from a special title given to Sir John Burns in 1897.

Inverclyde is one of the smallest council areas in Scotland. This is true for both its size and its population. Even though it's near Glasgow, it's separated by countryside.

Local Government in Inverclyde

Inverclyde has its own local government called Inverclyde Council. This council makes decisions about local services. These services help the people who live in Inverclyde.

History of Inverclyde

Inverclyde became a 'district' in 1975. This happened under a law that changed how local government worked in Scotland. It was one of 19 districts in a larger area called Strathclyde Region.

From Districts to Council Areas

The Inverclyde district included several older areas. These were the burghs (towns) of Greenock, Gourock, and Port Glasgow. It also included parts of the countryside around them.

The name "Inverclyde" was chosen for this new district. It means "mouth of the River Clyde". This name was first used in 1897 for a special title, Baron Inverclyde.

In 1996, the system changed again. The districts and regions were replaced by 'unitary council areas'. This means each area now has one main council. Inverclyde successfully campaigned to become its own council area. This new system started on April 1, 1996.

Towns and Villages

Inverclyde has several towns and villages. Here are some of the main ones, listed by how many people live there:

Local Communities

Greenock, the administrative seat of Inverclyde Council.

Inverclyde Council is based at Greenock Municipal Buildings.

Inverclyde is split into eleven community council areas. These are smaller local groups that help represent the people living there. As of 2023, seven of these areas have active community councils:

Interesting Places to Visit

Inverclyde has many interesting places to explore:

• Ardgowan Estate
• The Bogal Stone
• Cappielow
• Castle Levan
• Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park
• Greenock Cut Visitor Centre
• Custom House Quay and Museum
• Duchal House
• Finlaystone House
• Gourock Outdoor Pool
• Granny Kempock Stone
• Loch Thom
• Lunderston Bay
• McLean Museum and Art Gallery
• Newark Castle
• Waterfront Leisure Complex

Voting Results

Inverclyde has taken part in important votes for Scotland and the UK.

2014 Scottish Independence Referendum

In the 2014 Scottish independence referendum, people voted on whether Scotland should become an independent country. In Inverclyde, the "No" vote (to stay part of the UK) won by a very small number of votes. It was the closest result in all of Scotland.

2016 EU Referendum

In the 2016 United Kingdom European Union membership referendum, people voted on whether the UK should stay in the European Union. In Inverclyde, almost 64% of people voted to "Remain" (stay in the EU).

Education in Inverclyde

Inverclyde has many schools for children and teenagers.

Primary Schools

There are twenty primary schools across Inverclyde. Some of these schools were formed by combining older schools:

• Aileymill Primary School, Greenock
• All Saints Primary School, Greenock
• Ardgowan Primary School, Greenock
• Gourock Primary School, Gourock
• Inverkip Primary School, Inverkip
• Kilmacolm Primary School, Kilmacolm/Port Glasgow
• King's Oak Primary School, Greenock
• Lady Alice Primary School, Greenock
• Moorfoot Primary School, Gourock
• Newark Primary School, Port Glasgow
• St. Andrew's Primary School, Greenock
• St. Francis' Primary School, Port Glasgow
• St. John's Primary School, Port Glasgow
• St. Joseph's Primary School, Greenock
• St. Mary's Primary School, Greenock
• St. Michael's Primary School, Port Glasgow
• St. Ninian's Primary School, Gourock
• St. Patrick's Primary School, Greenock
• Wemyss Bay Primary School, Wemyss Bay
• Whinhill Primary School, Greenock

Secondary Schools

After primary school, students go to one of these secondary schools:

• Clydeview Academy, for students from West Greenock and Gourock.
• Inverclyde Academy, for students from South and East Greenock, and the villages of Inverkip and Wemyss Bay.
• Notre Dame High School, serving Greenock.
• Port Glasgow High School, for students from Port Glasgow and Kilmacolm.
• St Columba's High School, for students from Gourock, Inverkip, and Wemyss Bay.
• St. Stephen's High School, for students from Port Glasgow, Kilmacolm, and East Greenock.
• Craigmarloch School is a special school for students aged 4–18 who need extra support.

Population and Health

The average life expectancy in Inverclyde is about 75.4 years for men and 80.4 years for women. This means people generally live to these ages.

In 2019, Inverclyde was rated as the most 'deprived' area in Scotland. This term "deprivation" means that some areas have fewer resources and opportunities. This can include things like health and education. After this news, local leaders hoped for more investment to help the area. For example, there were plans for a £3 million investment in Greenock Town Centre.

See also

In Spanish: Inverclyde para niños