Ward in Inverclyde, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.932, -4.692 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 31 74 |
| Dialling code: | 01475 (Greenock) |
The Inverclyde East Central electoral ward sits within Inverclyde in west central Scotland, covering part of central Greenock on the southern bank of the River Clyde. It returns councillors to the local authority and includes a mix of town‑centre streets, residential neighbourhoods and riverside areas close to the mouth of the Firth of Clyde.
As with much of Inverclyde, the ward is marked by a strong maritime and shipbuilding heritage from the 19th and early 20th centuries, yet it has also experienced post‑industrial economic change and ongoing regeneration efforts; community groups, local services and cultural venues in Greenock play a visible role in everyday life and place‑shaping. Socially it combines long‑established communities with initiatives aimed at improving housing, employment and the waterfront environment.