by Communications TEAM | Dec 7, 2024 | announcement, announcementspage, Minutes, News, webpage
Our October 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 – Covering the period 13th September to 10th October: available here
Residents voice – A discussion around topical issues of the provision of a local post office and banking facilities, problematic litter and dog fouling areas. A reminder to report issues that need attention from stirling council to
report it webpage
Updates from Community Organisations -A monthly agenda slot for updates from other community groups. Friends of Bridge of Allan have taken down the hanging baskets and are preparing the memorial park for the Remembrance Service. Discover Bridge of Allan updated that their website will be getting a refresh and is progressing an application for charitable status. The Dr Welsh Trust AGM is to be held on the 21st November. Did you know the Dr Welsh Trust is now online <- New Website!
Christmas Lights 🌟❄️🎄 – A summary from the team about the progress of fundraising and planning for the switch on.
Coordination of Events – Bridge of Allan hosts a number of events large and small throughout the year, such as the Highland Games, Car Show and Fireworks Night. The development of an events charter was suggested to ensure minimal disruption to residents and recognise good practice, hopefully resulting in successful events that benefit locals and visitors.
Our Bridge of Allan Planning – Feedback from community engagement events has now been analysed to identify themes for the Community Action plan, which is now in design. The Local Place Plan is also in draft and should be available for review in January. The purchase of Sunnylaw is now imminent.
Planning report – no planning proposals of note. We will be contacting Guala for an update on the plans for the UCP factory site
Chairs Reports – An update on a number of groups and events including Christmas activities throughout November and December, the Remembrance Service. Alasdair will be stepping down from the council to move away. We now have two community council vacancies, and welcome anyone interested to come along to a meeting or get in touch. A recruitment drive will begin soon
Secretary’s report – A round up of communications from our elected members, residents and newsletters
Nominations for Treasurer – Graham was voted in to take on the role of Treasurer from Alasdair
AOB – Cones from the roadworks ending up in the river, a damaged wall on the Darn Walk, uneven pavement at the Allan Centre, Well House Doors Open day and ideas for more heritage events.
Minutes for the latest November meeting will be available after their approval at the next meeting in January. 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 | Nov 24, 2024 | announcement, announcementspage, News, Planning, webpage
At our meeting last week Flora and Michaela from the Stirling Council Active Travel Project team presented an update on the Causewayhead to Dunblane active travel route. You can read the presentation below.
A feasibility study on the Bridge of Allan to Dunblane route was completed in 2021, and a study of the Bridge of Allan to Airthrey Road was completed in 2023. Now concept designs for the Phase 1 part of the route are being prepared for wider consultation.
At this stage we are looking for members of Community Advisory Group (CAG). People who have been previously involved in the group looking at the route, will be contacted to confirm ongoing engagement. The CAG will be a group represnting a broad range of interests, insights and expertise to consult with on early designs, areas of constraint and support the project development. Over time the group will assist in sharing accurate information on decision making and in obtaining support within the wider community. If you are interested in becoming a member of the CAG then please get in touch.
The consultation on this part of the route has not started yet, but you may find interesting the process and comments riased during the Walk Cycle Live Stirling Project consultation.
Dunblane to Causewayhead_BofA Community Council Nov2024
by John Boyle | Jun 22, 2013 | announcementspage
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Latest Flood Report : Bridge Of Allan Flood Alleviation Scheme Optioneering Report (click here for report)
Background Extract From Report:
In late 2011, Stirling Council appointed Mouchel, through their framework with
Scotland TranServ, to conduct a flood mitigation optioneering study for the town of
Bridge of Allan. The Allan Water river flows through the town and has flooded in the
past, with the largest recorded floods in recent years being in 1993, 2006 and 2008.
Large parts of Bridge of Allan and Stirling were flooded during these events. A flood
defence scheme, Allanvale Road Flood Alleviation Scheme, was built in 1985 under
the Flood Prevention (Scotland) Act 1961, as a consequence of significant flooding
in previous years.
The Allanvale Road flood defences consist of raised river embankments and flood
walls, which run from the A9 Bridge to the fire station at the bottom of Allanvale
Road. Little work has been carried out to maintain these defences and recent reports
have found the level of protection to only be adequate for a flood with a 20% (1 in 5
year return period event) annual exceedance probability (AEP).
During the 2006 flood event (recorded as a 1 in 55 year return period event on the
River Forth and a 1 in 21 year event on the Allan Water river), it was noted that the
River Forth caused the waters of the Allan Water river to back up and the flood
defences were close to overtopping. In some sections the defences were in distress
with water passing through the embankments, ground and walls.
The level of protection provided by the defences in their current condition is far below
the 1 in 200 year flood event. A damage risk assessment carried out for Bridge of
Allan predicts losses of £12.5 million directly and indirectly by a 1 in 200 year flood
event1.
Halcrow has previously carried out a flood study of the lower reach of the Allan
Water, extending from the confluence of the Allan Water and River Forth to nearly
700m upstream of the weir2. In addition a geotechnical survey of the existing
embankment and ground conditions was carried out3, as well as a damage risk
assessment for Bridge of Allan4.
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Source: BofACC
