Inverclyde police and fire stations need more cash for vital repairs

MSP Katy Clark has called for new investment ahead of the Scottish Government budget after figures showed about £1.1 million was spent on repairs at Inverclyde's three fire stations since 2020 and more than £500,000 on running repairs at Greenock Police Station between 2018 and 2025.

Inverclyde's police and fire facilities have been highlighted as needing more investment, an MSP has said. West Scotland Labour MSP Katy Clark raised the issue ahead of the Scottish Government budget and cited published figures and freedom of information data. The figures show roughly £1.1 million of maintenance work at Greenock, Gourock and Port Glasgow fire stations since 2020, and over £500,000 spent on running repairs at Greenock Police Station between 2018 and 2025. A Scottish Government spokesperson said there is record funding for policing and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service in 2025-26. Key points: - MSP Katy Clark has called for new investment in Inverclyde's emergency service buildings ahead of the budget. - About £1.1 million was recorded as spent on maintenance at Greenock, Gourock and Port Glasgow fire stations since 2020. - Around £577,100 of that fire-station spending was at Greenock fire station; Port Glasgow accounted for £437,900 and Gourock £103,140. - More than £500,000 was spent on running repairs at Greenock Police Station between 2018 and 2025. - The Scottish Government said it is providing record funding for policing and SFRS in 2025-26 and that decisions on the Scottish Budget will be laid out on January 13, 2026. Summary: The reported repair and maintenance costs underline ongoing facility needs for Inverclyde's emergency services and have prompted calls for capital investment and clarity on future plans. The Scottish Government has pointed to record funding for police and fire services in 2025-26. Decisions on the wider budget, which may address funding allocations, are due to be published on January 13, 2026.