Communications TEAM - Bridge of Allan Community Council

April Meeting minutes now available

by Communications TEAM | Oct 2, 2023 | announcement, Minutes

Its been a while now since our April meeting and lots of items have moved on since then. However you can still reveiw our meeting minutes which are now available to read in full by clicking here

At the meeting we discussed

The Police Report delivered by our community policing team.
Haws park – feasibility study to increase parking capacity for peak times. Since our meeting Rverside FC have a partnership with Stirling University to use the campus facilities.
Local Place Plan – discussion of a range of helpful resources.
War memorial 100th Anniversary.
Reports form our Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.

Minutes for the latest September 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

Could you help make things happen in Bridge of Allan?

by Communications TEAM | Oct 2, 2023 | announcement, News

Bridge of Allan Community Council are recruiting.

We are looking for 2 new members to join the Community Council as co-opted members and help out with a range of projects. We are particularly interested to hear from you if you have skills in social media and communications, stakeholder engagement, community organising, planning or fundraising.

Community Council Work

We actively work on many different community projects and initiatives, so it is more important than ever that all sections and voices of Bridge of Allan are represented on the Community Council. We have 10 meetings a year usually held at the Allan Centre.

To see what we have been working on recently you can look at past meeting minutes and our Facebook page. To find out more about community councils and how they are run see the Stirling Council Community Council Handbook.

Taking action on dog mess, reuniting lost cats and dogs

Protecting and improving greenspaces and biodiversity, taking action on litter

Keeping the community informed on disruptions like road closures, commenting on planning applications

Working with partners such as Discover Bridge of Allan, Friends of Bridge of Allan and many other local groups

How to Apply

You can put yourself forward if you live in the Bridge of Allan area, are over 16, and are on the electoral register. To nominate yourself you should complete this Co-option Nomination form and return it to contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk by October 27th.

Nominations will then be voted on and approved at our November meeting. If you’re not sure and want to chat to one of us then please get in touch.

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September News – Woodland creation and Tennis courts

by Communications TEAM | Sep 17, 2023 | announcement, News

Drumbrae Woodland Creation Consultation

On August 25th a number of representatives from the Edinburgh University project were on hand to display the plans and answer any questions about the Drumbrae Woodland Creation project. What did you think of what was on display? Much of the information is available online via their website and the links to the right

An interesting part of the plan is for a some community woodland spaces. There is still an opportunity to complete the consultation survey until Friday 29th September.

Maps

Reports and visualisations

Refurbuishment of Keir Street tennis courts to start this month

Good news that refurbishment to the Keir street tennis courts will be starting soon. The original blaes courts have been in a state of disrepair for several years.

Stirling Council has been in discussions with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) for a number of months regarding a funding opportunity to upgrade the tennis courts.

The contract has been finalised with the works commencing on 25 September 2023. These works will involve new fencing, resurfacing and lining the court. New net posts will be installed and a controlled entry gate will be fitted which can be accessed by downloading an app.

With the change to the access arrangements to the courts we are pressing for clarity on how this will work in practice, and that the facility remains free and open to all.

Further information from recent Stirling council news

The project is part of a £30m nationwide investment by the government and LTA Tennis Foundation, delivered by the LTA, to refurbish thousands of public tennis courts in poor or unplayable condition and open up the sport to more people across Scotland, Wales and England.

Tennis courts in Bridge of Allan and Kings Park in Stirling will be renovated thanks to the funding which will provide high quality sporting facilities for the local community. Alongside the investment, Stirling Council and Active Stirling will work alongside the LTA to deliver a range of activities across the park sites. This will include organised free weekly tennis sessions for all ages, playing levels and experience where equipment is provided. Local Tennis Leagues will also provide friendly, sociable opportunities to get active through local competition.

The renovated park venues will be available to book online including via the LTA website making it far easier to find and book a court or activity.

Fire in Mid Wood

Sadly it was reported to us that a fire had been set in mid wood leaving behind metal and plastic debris. There is always a risk that a uncontrolled fire could spread out of control. This is antisocial and irresponsible behavior that spoils our shared green spaces. The Stirling council ranger service have been informed.

Sports Club Open Day

Want to try out Tennis, Squash or Padel? Bridge of Allan sports club are hosting an open day on October 7th 12.30-3.30. Drop in to have a go and check out the facilities.

September Meeting Agenda

by Communications TEAM | Sep 16, 2023 | announcement, News

Our first full meeting as a new Community Council will be held on Tuesday 19th September in the Allan Centre GP room.

The meeting starts at 7.30 and any member of the public is welcome to attend. We will be joined by people and organisations that work together for the people of Bridge of Allan, the community policing team, Friends of Bridge of Allan and elected representatives when their calender permits.

This month we will be talking about:

Protocols for meetings

Police report – officers will be in attendance – see the September report here

Community Action Plan and Local Place Plan – work has begun to plan the resourse, tasks and timescale required to complete these plans, the team will summarise progress so far.

Christmas Lights

CSET Funding – this is being looked into to fund re surfacing of the Kier Street MUGA

Planning Strategy

Stirling Council Local Development Plan -Pre engagement survey

Community Council Vacancy – we have a membership position available, look out for information on how to be nominated coming soon

Planning Applications Report

Residents voice

Reports from our position holders – Chair, Secretary, Treasurer

Find the agenda here

Send us your thoughts and comments below or email contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk

Consultation Drumbrae woodland creation – 25th August

by Communications TEAM | Aug 20, 2023 | announcement, Planning

The University of Edinburgh has recently purchased land at Drumbrae, by Sherrifmuir Road, north of Bridge of Allan, and has plans to create woodlands on the site to sequester carbon, improve biodiversity, and maintain access for local communities.

An early survey collected views on important to the community, this is now closed, and you can see a summary of the popular themes on the project webpage. These responses will be used to inform aspects of the development plans for the site.

The next phase of the consultation is a drop in session followed by an online survey. The details of the drop in are:

When: 2pm to 8pm, Friday 25 August 2023
Where: Bridge of Allan Sports Club in the Minewood Suite.

All are welcome, no booking is necessary.

An online survey will be open from the 28th of August to 29th of September to receive feedback on the plans.

See the full timeline and a video about the project on the University of Edinburgh, Drumbrae web page