by Communications TEAM | Apr 2, 2025 | announcement, announcementspage, News
We have received copy of Road Works/Closures/Diversion notices published in the Stirling Observer. Those in Bridge of Allan, or affecting travel around Bridge of Allan are listed here:
Pendreich Road: Closed From its junction with Upper Glen Road to its junction with Sheriffmuir Road from 0800 hours until 1800 hours from 7-4-25 until 14-4-25 to facilitate public utility works. Emergency service access will be maintained.
Alternative route: via Glen Road, Blairforkie Drive, Henderson Street, Kenilworth Road, Sheriffmuir Road and vice versa – map click here
C34 (Lecropt Road, Under Knockhill Bridge): Closed From its junction with the A9 to its junction with the B824 from 2000 hours until 0600 hours from 14-4-25 until 30-11-25 to facilitate bridge refurbishment works. Emergency service access will be maintained
The majority of the work will be carried out under traffic lights, closures will only be required when work dictates and shown by signs on site.
Alternative Routes: via B824, A9 and vice versa – map click here
A91: Closed From its junction with Forthside Way to its junction with the A907 from 2000 hours until 0600 hours from 22-4-25 until 6-5-25 to facilitate remedial works to the bridge. Emergency service access will be maintained.
Alternative Routes: via A91, A905, Burghmuir Road, Causewayhead Road, A907 and vice versa – map click here
Alternative route avoiding low bridge – via A91, A905, Burghmuir Road, Causewayhead Road, B823, Fountain Road, A9, A907, and vice versa – map click here
C87: Closed From its junction with the C86 to the Stirling Council / Perth and Kinross Council boundary from 0930 hours until 1530 hours on 8-4-25 to facilitate public utility works. ( Note: C86 is Kippenross to Braco over Sheriffmuir) Emergency service access will be maintained
Alternative route: via C87, A9, B8033, Glen Road, C86 and vice versa – map click here
For details of all forthcoming Stirling Council road closures visit their website here:
by Communications TEAM | Apr 1, 2025 | announcement, announcementspage, News
We have received a reminder from Stirling Council regarding their Consultation on the Draft Climate Adaption Strategy that the deadline for comments is 8 April 2025. The consultation opened on 12th Feb with this notice:
As part of our Climate and Nature Emergency Plan, we set an action to create a Climate Adaptation Strategy. We’d now like to hear what the people of Stirling think about our draft strategy.
Our climate is changing and we all need to understand, and be prepared for, the impacts. Taking adaptation measures now, including at a local level, will make us better prepared for future events.
For more info – and to tell us what you think – visit our consultation platform: Folder: Climate and Nature Emergency | Stirling Council
The platform has the option for you to respond to a quick poll or directly annotate the documents themselves with your comments. Should you wish to respond in more detail, you could email us directly at sustainability@stirling.gov.uk.”
The deadline for comments is 8 April 2025.
by Communications TEAM | Mar 28, 2025 | announcement, announcementspage, News
We have received this notification from AMEY who maintain Scotland’s North East Trunk Roads Network:
Amey is undertaking essential road marking and road stud improvements on the A9 northbound at Dunblane from Monday 31st March to Saturday 5th April.
The overnight work, which Amey is undertaking on behalf of Transport Scotland, will replace white lines and road studs on 5km of the A9 northbound carriageway, helping improve visibility and enhancing safety for road users.
Work will take place on the A9 northbound carriageway between Keir Roundabout and the B8033/Kinbuck off slip.
To ensure the safety of roadworkers and motorists the essential maintenance will be carried out using overnight road closures of the northbound carriageway from 7.30pm to 6.30am each night.
All traffic management is scheduled to be removed by 6am on Saturday 5th April.
The following diversions will be in place during the overnight road closures.
Northbound traffic on the A9 will be diverted at Keir Roundabout onto the B8033 through Dunblane. They can follow the route to gain access to the A9 northbound via the Kinbuck on slip.
Traffic wanting to access the A9 northbound at Stockbridge can join the A9 southbound to Keir Roundabout, then follow the B8033 through Dunblane to the A9 Kinbuck northbound on slip.
Northbound traffic looking to exit the A9 at Stockbridge for the A820, can take the B824 at Keir Roundabout and follow the route to join the A820.
The A9 southbound will remain open as normal during the works.
Please note, all schemes are weather dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled if weather conditions are not favourable.
by Communications TEAM | Mar 25, 2025 | announcement, announcementspage, News
Councillor Kleinman has sent this notification today (Tue 24th March) regarding a gas leak at the Fountain Road roundabout:
Today’s sudden appearance of 3-way traffic controls at the Fountain Road roundabout are due to a gas leak. Scottish Gas will be working there for at least a few days and after the leak is repaired the road excavation will stay in place for a further 5 – 7 days to ensure that the problem is fully resolved before filling in the excavation. This is standard practice.
by Communications TEAM | Mar 21, 2025 | announcement, announcementspage, Minutes, News
Our February 2025 meeting minutes were approved at our last meeting (March 18th) and are now available to read in full by clicking here
At the meeting we discussed
Matters Arising. The Secretary reported on a number of issues relating items at the last meeting, including Henderson St/Fountain Rd traffic calming measures, Active Travel Dunblane to Causewayhead troute, the Paterson Clock, and the dog fouling. CC Member Karen McGregor had sent the Secretary a detailed report covering her activities in relation to Dog Fouling, Christmas Lights, Cash Machine, Defibrillators, and traffic calming measures for Henderson St.
Police Report – Covering the period 22nd January to 17th February 2025: available here
Updates from Community Organisations -A monthly agenda slot for updates from other community groups. Councillor Kleinman spoke in his capacity as a trustee of the BOA Community Activities Group on some projects that are in the early stages, including the installation of Wi-Fi at the Allan Centre. Discover Bridge of Allan Chair Sarah Cameron reported on a number of items with an update on the current board members, their AGM was held on Mon Feb 3rd, the Community Action Plan (CAP) published on their website is also available in print at the library, a donate button has been added to the website with two options – Sunnylaw upkeep or the General fund, they have roughly 270 members with new members encouraged to join. Friends of Bridge of Allan Chair Graham Russell reported that their main activity has been clearing up after Storm Eowyn, there has been some routine maintenance, with some replanting at Blairforkie drive, also they are proposing a repeat of last years Picnic In the Park, in mid or late june.
Residents voice – 8 topics were raised by residents:
- Sunnylaw Road Closure – ongoing closure
- Lower Westeron Wood – poor state of paths and trees
- Lovers Lane path closure
- Expense of Music License at the Christmas Lights Ceremony
- Stirling Council Budget Cuts
- Knockhill Bridge Works
- Dogs on farmland
- 103/105 Henderson St
Planned Improvement Works – The Chair indicated it was hoped to have SC Officers at the next meeting to discuss the Henderson St traffic calming measures.
Our Bridge of Allan Planning – The Local Place Plan working party are planning further engagement sessions. The deadline for the Local Place Plan has been extended until October. The Chair also reported on the Sunnylaw Meadow Management Committee which is a subcommittee of DBOA. Plans are being made for the first spring grass cut, and options for sustainable funding.
Planning report – no new planning proposals of significance.
Chair’s Report – Items not covered earlier in the meeting:
- Paterson Memorial Clock: AC reported receiving good updates on progress from SC.
- Co-Op: There appears to be a delay in the start of works and provision of a temporary store. When we have news it will be published on our website.
- MUGA: CC with help from Gavin Drummond have secured funding for the resurfacing. Work with the agreed markings will start this spring.
- SC Budget: As discussed in the January meeting, Chair has written to SC, with the letter published on our website (and facebook page). A response from SC was received thanking us for the input.
- CC Vacancies: We will be launching a recruitment campaign this spring.
- Vacant Properties: 4 significant properties on Henderson street are of concern to the community:
- The Royal Hotel, The former Police Station, 103 and 105 Henderson Street. Chair reported on responses she have received after writing to the owners with responses from all except the Royal Hotel. CC Member Jenny Smith had reported to the Police seeing children going over the fence to 103
Secretary’s report – A round up of communications from our elected members, residents and newsletters.
Treasurer’s report – In the Treasurer’s absence there was no report.
AOB – CC member Jenny Smith reported on progress on the proposal for a ramp for wheelchair access to the Pullar Park Memorial. She also reported finding a den in the woods by Well Road, and Councillor Kleinman added he had called the fire service on seeing a fire there.
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