by Communications TEAM | Aug 10, 2025 | announcement, Announcement, announcementspage, News
The following surveys are currently open until either end of August or September – details below:
Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling Consultation Survey
Stirling Council are seeking feedback on the newly-opened Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling project to ensure this transformative active travel infrastructure reflects the needs and priorities of communities and will be a crucial part of Stirling’s future transport network. The new infrastructure will also lay the foundations for future connections to Clackmannanshire and the wider Forth Valley region, some of which are currently out for consultation.
The survey is an opportunity for people to share their thoughts on the current infrastructure, potential improvements and any barriers they face when choosing to travel actively.
Survey Link: https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/folders/walk-cycle-live-stirling
(Open until 31st August 2025)
Further information about the Walk Cycle Live project: (https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/walk-cycle-live-stirling)
Taxi Vehicle and Driver Policy Survey
Stirling residents, and the local taxi trade, are being asked to provide their views on a new Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle and Driver Policy. The policy will ensure minimum operating standards of taxi and private hire vehicles and drivers in the interests of public safety and quality of service.
Proposed changes to the policy include:
- Requirements of age and colour of taxi and private hire vehicles
- Requirements relating to CCTV and dashcam equipment
- Medical fitness standards for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers
- Certification requirements for taxi drivers
- Requirement of foreign conviction checks for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.
The consultation is open until 24 September and can be completed via Stirling Council’s Engage Stirling platform.
Paper copies of the consultation can be obtained by contacting the Licensing team at civiclicensing@stirling.gov.uk or by popping into your local library or Customer First.
Play Park Survey
The 2021 Programme for Government made a commitment to provide £60 million to Local Authorities to renew play parks in Scotland. In this final year of that funding, the Scottish Government is now starting to look towards evaluation of the play park renewal programme, and to aid this, Play Scotland are hosting a public survey. We want to hear from families across Scotland about their local play parks and would be grateful if you could share the survey with your networks and via your social media channels to ensure as wide a reach as possible. The survey will close in September and should only take 5-10 minutes to complete.
Link to survey form: Scotland Play Parks Survey
by Amanda Coulthard | Aug 7, 2025 | announcement, Announcement, announcementspage, News
As we prepare for the short term closure of the local co-op in Bridge of Allan we want to make sure residents have access to all useful information in one place.
As you know, a new store is being developed for opening in 2026 and there are a few things that have to happen to make that possible.
- Saturday 9 August – Co-op store, cash machine and car park close
- Monday 11 August – work begins on the temporary store and Keir St will close to allow for a drainage connection
- Tuesday 26 August – likely pavement closure for BT Openreach works
- Monday 8 September – main work begins
- Early October – temp store, and cash machine, open for the period of the new build
- Spring 2026 – New Store open and parking spaces reopened
We know some residents are worried about shopping during the 6-8 weeks that the store is fully closed. However local shops and businesses have rallied round to make sure most supplies are available in the village. To top up on shopping you can pop in to:
- Allanwater Papers
- Baynes
- Bridge of Allan Hardware
- Cullen’s Butchers
- Strathallan Pharmacy
Stirling food train have also confirmed they’ll be on hand to assist any residents who can’t get to the shops. you can get in touch with them on 01786 450536 to talk about the support they offer.
if you need more help or are looking for some advice both Bridge of Allan Parish Church and St Saviour’s are available to talk through options, as well as the Community Council.
by Communications TEAM | Jul 15, 2025 | Announcement, announcementspage, News
Media Release from Stirling Council:
Businesses across Stirling encouraged to apply for premises improvement funding
Businesses across Stirling are being encouraged to apply for up to £20,000 of funding to improve their premises.
Stirling Council’s Premises Improvement Grant supports the growth of local businesses by improving the local environment and energy efficiency, as well raising the profile of the area’s city, towns and villages.
From a total funding pot of £200,000, eligible businesses can apply for grants between £2,000 and £20,000. The closing date for applications is Friday 8 August 2025.
The grants aim to deliver a wide range of benefits. These include: additional footfall to key commercial areas, improvements to buildings and public spaces; a boost to civic pride and community wellbeing; reduced carbon emissions; and enhanced commercial confidence leading to increased inward investment.
Read the full story about the new fund that businesses across Stirling can apply to for projects to improve their premises -click here
For more information, visit: https://www.stirling.gov.uk/business-and-licences/stirling-council-ukspf-premises-improvement-grant-2025-2026
by Amanda Coulthard | Jun 27, 2025 | Announcement, announcement, announcementspage, Current Issues, News
Are you interested in getting more involved in the local community? Do you want to make things better for local residents?
Bridge of Allan Community Council is currently looking to co-opt up to four new members to our membership.
We act as a voice for our local community, ensuring local views feed into planning and decision making for our area. As a Community Councillor you’ll be involved in planning for our area, hosting community events, participating in partnership events with other local community organisations and taking forward actions that local residents have told us are important.
We hold 10 meetings per year, taking place on the third Tuesday of each month (excluding December and July) in the Allan Centre.
if you’re interested in joining, or want to find out more, please get in touch with chair@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk. You can apply to join by completing the nomination co-option form and submitting it to chair@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk by Friday 1 August.
by Communications TEAM | Jun 17, 2025 | Announcement, announcementspage, News, webpage
Three Stirling Council Consultations have surveys now open through June and July (and one until end of August):
Sustainable Transport System Survey
The council is asking for feedback on its Sustainable Mobility Strategy (further details click here: https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/sustainable-mobility ) which sets out how Stirling will transition to a transport system that is environmentally friendly, economically efficient and safe. All types of travel are covered in the wide-ranging strategy, including public transport, walking, cycling, wheeling and driving. Some of the proposed projects include: developing a planned network of urban and rural active travel routes, supporting the electrification of the bus fleet, making a case for a new train station at Bannockburn/Cowie, identifying sites for additional electric vehicle chargers and supporting the uptake of zero emission freight vehicles.
There will also be a survey on travel demand. This will ask people about an important journey they take, such as getting to work or school, visiting shops or spending time with friends and family.
https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/folders/sustainable-mobility-strategy-and-travel-demand-survey (Open until End of July)
Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling Consultation Survey
Stirling Council are seeking feedback on the newly-opened Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling project to ensure this transformative active travel infrastructure reflects the needs and priorities of communities and will be a crucial part of Stirling’s future transport network. The new infrastructure will also lay the foundations for future connections to Clackmannanshire and the wider Forth Valley region, some of which are currently out for consultation.
The survey is an opportunity for people to share their thoughts on the current infrastructure, potential improvements and any barriers they face when choosing to travel actively.
Survey Link: https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/folders/walk-cycle-live-stirling (Open until 31st August 2025)
Further information about the Walk Cycle Live project: (https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/walk-cycle-live-stirling)
Local Housing Strategy (2026–2031) Consultation
The Local Housing Strategy is a five-year plan that outlines our housing priorities and the actions we’ll take to meet local needs. It’s essential that this plan reflects the voices of communities across Stirling—especially those who are often under-represented. There is a drop-in session at the Bridge of Allan Library, 26th June 10am to 1pm, where people can speak to the Housing Team directly about their views, priorities and experiences. Also there is the online Early Engagement Survey:
https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/local-housing-strategy-2026-31 ((closes Monday 28 July 2025))
by Communications TEAM | May 9, 2025 | announcement, announcementspage, News
To celebrate the 40 th anniversary of the reopening of Bridge of Allan Railway Station,
two local members of Strathallan Community Rail Partnership are giving
talks on the early development of railways and the railway in Bridge of
Allan. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.
Lecropt Parish Church Hall
13 th May 2025
2.15 pm- 4.15pm
(arrival and refreshments from 2.15pm. Presentations start at 2.45pm)
Click here for event poster
