THE SNP group on Inverclyde Council has appointed a new leader.
Councillor Chris Curley has been elected following the resignation of Councillor Elizabeth Robertson.
Councillor Pam Armstrong replaces Councillor Curley as deputy leader.
Councillor Curley said “On behalf of the group I want to thank Elizabeth for her leadership of the group since 2020. When Elizabeth intimated her desire to step back from the role, the council group wished her to stay but ultimately we respected her decision. Elizabeth will remain our education and communities spokesperson.
“Pam and I wish to continue in the manner that Elizabeth led the group with the emphasis on valuing the team we have in the SNP Group.
“As a group we believe in constructive opposition; we will oppose when required but continue to engage and build consensus were possible, using all the talents within our council chamber.
“The immediate challenge facing all councillors is agreeing the budget. We have made the decision to prepare a separate budget proposal this year and have identified a number of key elements we wish to take forward, which we will be publishing shortly. However, we firmly believe that nobody has a monopoly on good ideas, so we are open to developing a combined budget for Inverclyde Council.
“Looking forward to the next council election in 2027, we hope to build on the last election where the SNP received the highest number of first preference votes. That will not be an easy task but I know that as a group we can contribute to providing improved outcomes for the people of Inverclyde locally, and nationally as a party, through the campaign for independence.”
