by Communications TEAM | Dec 28, 2022 | announcement, News
Works by SGN to replace approximately 6500m of old, metal gas mains with new plastic pipe are still ongoing and are progressing well. This work is ensuring a continued safe and reliable gas supply to the local community. It will also ensure the network is ready for green sources of energy, such as hydrogen, in future.
The final phase of works are scheduled to commence on the 5 January 2023 for approximately 10 weeks. During this time Blairforkie Drive at the junction of Henderson Street will be closed and a local diversion route in place. Temporary signals will be in place during this time, these will cause delays during busy peak periods. Manual control will be in place at this time.
Parking suspensions will also be in place throughout works. The project will be carried out on a phased basis not all streets will be affected at once.
Parking restrictions Phase 3:
- Avenue Park – full street (3104124)
- Inverallan Road 32-20 both sides (3104130)
- Westerlea Drive – full street (3138131)
- 14 Henderson Street to Inverallan Road both sides (3104112
- Inverallan Road from Henderson Street – Station Road. Both sides (3104117)
- Station Road between Inverallon Road & Cawder Road
- Blairforkie Drive between Allan Walk and Henderson Street
- Wellgate Drive outside 4 – Beaconcroft junction (3137793)
Road/footway closures Phase 3:
- Blairforkie Drive
- Footway closure between Welgate Drive/Pathfoot Drive
If you have any specific enquiries about this project, please call SGN on 0800 912 1700 and their customer experience team will be happy to help.
by Communications TEAM | Nov 19, 2022 | announcement, News
Stirling Council are asking for your views on the current waste collection and recycling facilities.
You are invited to complete a short survey (5-10 minutes) to give your feedback and suggest some ideas for improvements. A paper copy of the survey can be obtained at your local library.
The survey is open until Monday 28th November.
by Communications TEAM | Nov 19, 2022 | announcement, Minutes, News
Our October meeting minutes are now available, view a copy of the minutes here.
At the meeting we discussed
- The Police Report
- Recruitment – our newest members Emma, Heather and Robin gave a brief introduction.
- Tennis court – the refurbishment of the courts is still planned, the next steps are for Stirling Council to arrange for tree and flood surveys to be carried out
- Christmas Lights – The lights had been inspected and tested. Work underway to raise sponsorship. (This has progressed well over the last few weeks, this lights are now up! Switch on is happening Dec 3rd, you can keep these lights shining for the next few years by supporting our Crowdfunder)
- Community Grit Bins – A full survey of the bin situation has been completed. 4 new locations to be proposed to Stirling Council.
- Mine Wood – Stirling Council had been to look a the site where bike jumps had been created and trees damaged. We will work so that all users of the woods can enjoy safe and equal access.
- Community Planning – We discussed the Community Action Plan which is ready for updating. (Work is now progressing to take stock of what we have achieved of the plan to date). We also talked about Local Place Plans which will feed into the Council’s Local Development Plan.
- Planning – We are working on adding more planning content to our website. 2 Applications of interest . A house in Lecropt. Change of the old Tesco building to a Dentists – refused on a few grounds (since re submitted), decisions still awaiting for Blairforkie drive, Lecrop Hill, The Ivy hotel.
- Reports form our Chair, Secretary and Treasurer.
Minutes for the latest November meeting will be available after their approval at the January meeting. However news on the progress of our projects and local issues will 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 out past meetings can be found on our meetings page
by Communications TEAM | Nov 14, 2022 | announcement, News
Bridge of Allan’s Christmas Lights Switch-On Event will be held on Saturday 3rd December 2022 from 3.30pm. Come along to our Village to enjoy some festive fun.
From 3.30pm at Provost’s Park in the centre of Bridge of Allan, we’ll have carol singing performed by the children of the Bridge of Allan Primary School followed by the switching on of the Christmas Tree lights 🎄
We are delighted that many of our merchants will be getting involved in the festivities on the day too, so be sure to take time to enjoy the whole village…
Please share this event to spread the word.
by Communications TEAM | Nov 13, 2022 | announcement, News
Our next meeting is to be held on Tuesday 15th of November at 7.30pm in the Allan Centre. All are welcome to attend, see the full line up here. This will be our final meeting for 2022, however we will still be beavering away in the background on our projects and contactable on email and social media.
This month we will be covering quite a lot of topics: The Police Report, Christmas Lights, Bridge of Allan Post Office, Community Action Plan review, Local Place Plan Common Good Fund Application, Recruitment, Tennis Courts, Mountain Bike Trails, Guala UCP site, Planning Report, reports from our Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and Residents Voice where you can make your comments or questions.
At this meeting we will review and approve the minutes from our last meeting in October. These will then be available on our website shortly after the meeting to allow for any amendments.
by Communications TEAM | Nov 7, 2022 | announcement, News
A short Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday 13th November at the Memorial Park, Bridge of Allan at 2pm.
All are invited to pay our respects for lives lost in armed conflict, by acknowledging the sacrifice of our armed forces personnel, and our hope for a better future.
Bridge of Allan Community Council and other local groups will be laying wreaths.
