Inverclyde Council’s Planning Board has approved the £10m Arts Guild which will provide state-of-the-art facilities on Greenock's waterfront.

The building will be built opposite the historic Custom House and will boast a 500 seat main auditorium, a 100 seat performance space, four meeting rooms and a café.

Councillor Wilson, Chair of the Planning Board, said: "The Arts Guild has been a presence in Greenock since 1946 and hosts a range of arts events from music, drama and dance to comedy, festivals and visual arts.

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"But their current home in Campbell Street is simply not up to scratch so it is wonderful news that they can now look forward to a modern, state-of-the-art new home."

Elliott McKelvie, Chairman of the Arts Guild said: "This announcement represents a watershed in our campaign to provide a flagship arts venue for Inverclyde."

Regeneration Convener Councillor Jim Clocherty added: "This is one of the Administration's flagship policies and the Council has committed up to £2.5m to ensure that this takes place. It is also hoped that this will be a focal point in the redevelopment of the historic waterfront harbours and will breathe new life in to the area.

"The building will be a vibrant, purpose built arts complex fit for the 21st century and will invigorate the arts within Inverclyde. This is another step towards making Inverclyde a better place to live and to work."

(GK/BMcC)