Greenock council seeks immigrants to help reverse population decline
The Scottish town is trying to attract newcomers as local leaders look for a way to slow long-term population loss.
Greenock’s council is seeking to bring immigrants to the town in an effort to counter years of falling numbers, according to the BBC. Local leaders say they want new residents to help sustain the community in Inverclyde, west of Glasgow.
The town has been losing people over time, leaving officials looking for ways to stabilise its population. The council’s approach is aimed at encouraging settlement rather than short-term visits.
The BBC report says the idea is part of a wider effort to support the town’s future as demographic decline continues to affect parts of Scotland. Greenock is one of several places facing pressure from ageing populations and outward migration.
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