by Communications TEAM | Sep 14, 2024 | announcement, News
Our next Community Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 17th September in the Allan Centre GP room.
The meeting starts at 7.30pm 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.
by Communications TEAM | Sep 1, 2024 | announcement, Minutes
Our June meeting minutes were approved at our last meeting and are now available to read in full by clicking here
At the meeting we discussed
Matters Arising – A big thanks to Friends of Bridge of Allan for the excellent Picnic in the Park event, an update on the refurbishment of the Co-op store, an application to the Common Good Fund, grass cutting and the primary school zebra crossing.Police Report – Covered events from 20th May – 17th of June.
Sunnylaw Road Closure – A representative from Stirling Council’s Road maintenance team outlined the factors contributing to the road closure.
Guala – Allan Currie attended to talk about options for the future of the site.
Residents view – The issue of weeds in pavements and car parks was discussed
Sunnylaw Land: Solicitors are still finalising the purchase.
Discover Bridge of Allan will hold the land in trust and an Management Committee will now take on responsibility for the site.
Tennis Courts/MUGA refurbishment – refurbished courts are currently free for the time being, with proposed fee being £5 per hour, £50 per year. Courts can be booked via the
LTA clubspark site (registration needed). Funding from CSET has been secured to refurbish the adjoining MUGA
Local Place Plan – communality Engagement took place at recent events. The online survey received around 450 responses, with paper responses to be added. Drop in sessions were held on the 27th of June to outline findings so far and an opportunity to comment.
Succession Planning/Co-option – Graham accepted full membership and Kathryn was co-opted as a new member. See all our member bios here
Planning Applications Report – Scottish water are proposing tree planting at the Cocksburn Reservoir
Stirling Shinty Club – Sandy from Stirling Camanachd spoke about the club, which is now using the Haws park for training and matches. Seniors on thursday evenings 7.30pm and Juniors Saturday 9am. New players welcome. Check out their facebook page
Minutes for the latest August 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
by Communications TEAM | Aug 17, 2024 | announcement
Our next Community Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 20th August in the Allan Centre GP room.
The meeting starts at 7.30pm 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.
by Communications TEAM | Jul 21, 2024 | announcement, News
There are six candidates standing in the Dunblane and Bridge of Allan by-election on 15 August 2024.
Are you registered to vote and via your preferred method? If not you still have some time to register.
- If you are not registered to vote, you must register by midnight on Monday 29 July to vote in the by-election. https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote .
- The deadline for applying for a postal vote or to make any changes to an existing postal or proxy vote is 5pm on Tuesday 30 July.
- The deadline for new proxy vote applications is 5pm Wednesday 7 August
Find out more about each of the candidates on the Who Can I Vote For page for the by-election
by Communications TEAM | Jun 23, 2024 | announcement, News, Planning
We’ve had hundreds of responses to the Our Bridge of Allan survey – Thanks to everyone who has given us their views.
Come along to one of our drop in events at Bridge of Allan Parish Church to hear about the feedback received on Our Bridge of Allan Plan so far!
Thursday 27th June – 4pm-5.30pm and repeated later at 7-8.30pm
There will be a presentation highlighting emerging priorities and more opportunities to have your say and help us plan for Bridge of Allan’s future.
Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided.
Our Bridge of Allan Consultation Event Poster-part-1
by Communications TEAM | Jun 23, 2024 | announcement, Minutes, News, Uncategorized
Our May meeting minutes were approved at our last meeting and are now available to read in full by clicking here
At the meeting we discussed
Police report – We have a new PC covering the Bridge of Allan area PC Rennie.
Residents voice – concerns re vegetation encroaching on pavements and derelict buildings. – Remember you can riase issues directly with Stirling Council using the
Report it function
Guala – Update from tour of site facilitated by Allan Currie. Curently all possible options for the site are being considered.
Sunnylaw Land: Solicitors are finalising the purchase.
Discover Bridge of Allan will hold the land in trust and an Management Committee will now take on responsibility for the site.
Tennis Courts/MUGA refurbishment – refurbished courts are curently free for the time being, with proposed fee being £5 per hour, £50 per year. Courts can be booked via the
LTA clubspark site (registration needed). Funding from CSET has been secured to refurbish the adjoining MUGA
Local Place Plan – Communinty Engagement took place at recent events. The survey was extended (but is now closed). The Local Place Plan document is beginign to be built up
Waste Management Centre Bookings/ Fountain Road Play park – bookings are now needed to take your waste to the HWRC –
see more info here
Succession Planning/Co-option
CC Public Liability Insurance
Reported Drug Issue
Planning Applications Report
Common Good Fund Application – The CC voted to approve funding from the Common Good Fund for Bridge of Allan Primary school to refurbish their MUGA
Minutes for the latest June 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
