Up to £10,000 could be spent on marking the 85th anniversary of the Greenock Blitz next year – if the proposal is backed by elected members.
If agreed, the funds will be used to support the Inverclyde Veterans Network to provide activities for a day of commemoration in May 2026.
During the Second World War, on the nights of May 6 and May 7, 1941, Greenock was subjected to bombing raids from the Luftwaffe, resulting in the deaths of 271 people.
Councillor Graeme Brooks has submitted a motion to Thursday’s full council meeting, asking for recognition of “the profound impact” of these events on the town and wider Inverclyde.
The text, which has been seconded by Councillor Francesca Brennan, states: “Council notes that May 2026 will mark the 85th anniversary of the Greenock Blitz, a significant and tragic event in the history of one of our towns.
“During World War II, on the nights of May 6 and 7, 1941, Greenock was subjected to intensive bombing raids by the Nazi German Luftwaffe, resulting in the deaths of 271 people, injuries to over 10,200 individuals, and the destruction or damage of thousands of homes.
“Council recognises the profound impact these events had on the people of Greenock and the wider Inverclyde area, during a period in which Inverclyde stood alongside Britain and its allies in fighting Hitler and the Nazis.
“The Greenock Blitzes and the enduring legacy of resilience, community spirit and remembrance that continues to this day.”
The motion continued: “On the basis that the Freedom of Inverclyde event is anticipated to be delivered below the allocated budget, that up to £10,000 of this is repurposed to support events to commemorate the Greenock Blitz in May 2026.
“This money will be used to support the Inverclyde Veterans Network to provide activities for a day of commemoration on either May 6 or 7, 2026, where practicable, or some other appropriate date.”
