Inverclyde Council's Planning Board has approved a £4.7m project to transform Gourock town centre.

The Gourock Central Development includes a new one-way system in Kempock Street, 400 car parking spaces and a new public space. There will also be a riverside footway and cycle path and a small boat launch at the pier to access the River Clyde, with a redesign of public spaces at each end of Kempock Street.

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The scheme is a partnership between Inverclyde Council and regeneration company Riverside Inverclyde.

Following the approval of the plans, Council Leader Councillor Stephen McCabe said: "This is an important milestone for a project representing the biggest single investment in Gourock for many years.

"It is vital that we improve the shopping and visiting experience for people while ensuring local businesses and traders benefit."

During the public consultation process 178 people made representations of which 51 objected, 124 supported and 3 provided observations.

(JP)