by Communications TEAM | Nov 27, 2023 | announcement, News
Please join your community in the Provost’s Park on Saturday December 2nd from 3pm.
3pm – Festive Music
3.30pm- 4pm – School Choirs – Fairview and Bridge of Allan Primary P5
4pm- Greetings from MSP Alexander Stewart
4.05pm Christmas Tree Lights Switch On
The Henderson Street Christmas lights will come on at dusk when the street lights come on (so cloud dependent!).
Thanks to our Christmas Lights team, arranging the lights logistics, a wide range of fundraising activities and pulling together the event.
Thanks to
Friends of Bridge of Allan for all their help and making Provost’s park such a lovely festive space to celebrate in and enjoy all December.
We couldn’t do it without all your help, so if you enjoy the lights please consider supporting the Friends and donating to our
Crowdfunder before the campaign closes on the
7th of December.
by Communications TEAM | Nov 18, 2023 | announcement, Planning
Our November agenda has been updated to include an item on the Sunnylaw land sale.
We became aware of this land auction, with a date set for December 7th, only last week. We have made enquiries to establish that the land is in private ownership.
The area is a well used and appreciated green and open space for recreation. In discussion with local elected members and neighboring residents we are looking into all options to retain this public amenity space. We have contacted the seller and sought advice from community land scotland regarding potentially registering a Community Right to Buy.
sunnylaw
by Communications TEAM | Nov 12, 2023 | announcement, News
Give your views on whether you agree with proposed budget cuts and how you might be affected through a survey, hosted on the Council’s Engage Stirling platform,
Stirling Council has launched an online survey for residents to have their say on proposals to bridge an estimated £13 million budget gap in the next financial year.
The Council must make up this shortfall to balance the budget despite making significant savings of around £6 million in the current financial year.
The majority of Scottish councils’ funding comes from the Scottish Government. In Stirling Council nearly 79% of the budget comes from a Scottish Government grant and our share of the Government’s non-domestic rates or business rates, with the rest raised from council tax to support the budget.
A new round of drop-in events are currently taking place across the Stirling area following community engagement sessions that took place in August and September.
Stirling Council Leader, Cllr Chris Kane said: “These are all proposals and no decisions have been taken yet.
“To help us make these difficult decisions when we set the Council’s budget, we need to know how these potential savings or increase in charges would impact you.
“These proposals have been developed by every Council service and cover the likes of schools, nurseries, roads, waste, housing, transport, libraries, community centres and parks and greenspaces. They will impact everyone who lives, works and studies in Stirling. So it’s really important that you take part in this survey and tell us your views.”
Residents can learn more about the proposals and the Council’s challenging financial situation at the latest Big Conversation drop-in events, with staff from various services in attendance at each one.
Cllr Kane added: “The proposed savings make for stark reading and underline the incredibly tough decisions we will have to make to set a balanced budget.
A selection of the proposed savings or increases in charges are listed below:
- Close or reduce council-managed community centres.
- Stop the annual mowing of rural road verges, reduce grass cutting or increase space for pollinator spaces.
- Closure of some libraries.
- Reduction in budget for events and festivals.
- Removal of the ‘road-end’ waste collection policy.
- Stop the greenspace ranger service.
- Reduce spending on maintenance at buildings and facilities.
- Removal of the community grant scheme.
- Reduce free, confidential and impartial accredited money, debt and benefit advice to residents.
- Change the operating models (opening times and capacity) at some nurseries.
- Increase non statutory childcare fees.
- Reduce or stop the play, creche, play and out of school care service.
- Reduce teachers in the additional support needs outreach team.
- Removal of the P5 swimming programme.
- Reduce the primary school week for pupils.
- Close some or all public toilets.
More details and the full list of proposals can be found in the online survey on the Engage Stirling platform.
See below for dates and times of the remaining round of Big Conversation drop-in events:
- Stirling High School – Monday 13 November, 6pm to 7.30pm
- Balfron High School – Wednesday 15 November, 6pm to 7.30pm
- Wallace High School – Monday 20 November, 6pm to 7.30pm
- Bannockburn High School – Wednesday 22 November, 6pm to 7.30pm
- Dunblane High School – Monday 27 November, 6pm to 7.30pm
For more information, please visit stirling.gov.uk/bigconversation
Remember to use the hashtag #BigConversation2425 to provide feedback and ideas on our social media channels.
by Communications TEAM | Nov 12, 2023 | announcement, News
You might have taken part in Flood Protection Scheme engagement activities back in March 2022.
T️he process is now continuing with some in person and online engagement session.
Residents are invited to meet with Stirling Council’s flooding team and consultant engineers at Bridge of Allan Library to share their views and ask questions. Monday 13 November: 10am – 3pm Tuesday 14 November: 2pm – 7pm
Online sessions are also taking place via MS Teams for those who can’t make it along in person. Tuesday 20 November: 7pm – 8.30pm Thursday 22 November: 7pm – 8.30pm. The shortlist of options will be published and community feedback will be taken into consideration when progression is made towards a preferred option. To sign up or for more information, email flooding@stirling.gov.uk
by Communications TEAM | Oct 30, 2023 | announcement, Minutes
Our September meeting minutes are now available to read in full by clicking here
At the meeting we discussed
- Having residents voice queries at the beginning of the meeting
- Septembers Police report
- Progress reviewing our previous Community Action Plan
- Local Place Plan – background and progress on an LPP for Bridge of Allan
- Christmas Lights – sponsorship and fundraising – you can donate here!
- Refurbishing the MUGA with a possible grant from CSET
- Vacancies on the Community Council
- Reports form our Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
Minutes for the latest October meeting will be available after their approval at the next meeting. However news on the progress of projects and local issues will also be shared via our website and social media accounts, so sign up to our mailing list or follow us to find out our news.
Minutes from all our past meetings can be found on our meetings page
Our Christmas Lights are now up and ready for Switch On 