August Meeting minutes

August Meeting minutes

Our August meeting minutes were approved at our last meeting and are now available to read in full by clicking here

At the meeting we discussed

πŸ‘‰Police Report – Covering the period 17th June to 16th August: available here

πŸ‘‰Bridge of Allan Allotments –  Jen the Secretary of the Bridge of Allan Allotment Association provided an update on Allotments site in the Haws park, the group now has charity status.

πŸ‘‰ Sunnylaw Meadow: The sale has not yet completed, the management committee continues to meet and consider the future of the site.  Check for news and updates on the Discover Bridge of Allan Community pages.

πŸ‘‰ Local Place Plan – More engagement to come towards end of year. LPP has to be ready by April 2025.

πŸ‘‰ Tennis Courts – Although the courts are available to book on Clubspark just now they are not “Officially” open.  Charges will eventually apply to bookings with the exception of free slots 10-11 on Saturday and Sunday.

πŸ‘‰ Sunnylaw Road Closure –  The road will remain closed until it is safe to re-open, the TRO is in place until 5th November 2024.

πŸ‘‰ Weeding – A big thanks to the work of Friends of Bridge of Allan for weeding and keeping the village tidy

πŸ‘‰ Telecommunications Upgrade – The proposed upgrades to mobile coverage is not going ahead (see the plan)

πŸ‘‰ Chair’s Update – Funding is secure for the re surfacing of the MUGA, Membership changes were discussed.

πŸ‘‰ Community Groups – A monthly agenda slot for updates from other community groups.  Friends of Bridge of Allan are shortlisted for the Inspire Volunteering Awards 2024 in the Environment Category, good luck!

πŸ‘‰ Secretary’s report  – A round up of communications from our elected members, residents and newsletters

πŸ‘‰ Treasurer’s report  – Funds for the Larder fund are to be transferred over to the Cornton Baptist Church

πŸ‘‰ AOB – Scottish water top up taps, Haws park defib, Remembrance memorial service

 
Minutes for the latest September 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

September Meeting Agenda

September Meeting Agenda

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.  
 
This month we have on our Agenda:
 
πŸ‘‰ Police report β€“Covering 17th June to 16th August: available here
πŸ‘‰ Strathallan Rail Partnership 40th Anniversary –  Bill from Strathallan Community Rail Partnership will be a present to talk about plans for the 40th Anniversary of opening of Bridge of Allan Railway Station.
πŸ‘‰ Residents voice
πŸ‘‰ HMP Stirling – you might have seen recent news coverage of issue with noise and anti-social behaviour from the prison
πŸ‘‰ Tennis Courts and MUGA
πŸ‘‰ Local Place Plan
πŸ‘‰ Level Crossing Vegetation
πŸ‘‰ Christmas Lights
πŸ‘‰ Allan Centre 
πŸ‘‰ Planning Applications Report – inluding an update on Park of Keir
πŸ‘‰ Reports: Chair, Secretary and Treasurer
June meeting minutes now available

June meeting minutes now available

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

πŸ‘‰ 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.
πŸ‘‰Police Report – Covered events from 20th May – 17th of June.

πŸ‘‰ Sunnylaw Road Closure –  A representative from Stirling Council’s Road maintenance team outlined the factors contributing to the road closure.

πŸ‘‰ Guala – Allan Currie attended to talk about options for the future of the site.
πŸ‘‰ Residents view – The issue of weeds in pavements and car parks was discussed
πŸ‘‰ 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.
πŸ‘‰ Tennis Courts/MUGA refurbishment – refurbished courts are currently free for the time being, with proposed fee being Β£5 per hour, Β£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
πŸ‘‰ 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.
πŸ‘‰ Succession Planning/Co-option – Graham accepted full membership and Kathryn was co-opted as a new member.  See all our member bios here 
πŸ‘‰ Planning Applications Report – Scottish water are proposing tree planting at the Cocksburn Reservoir
πŸ‘‰ 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

September Meeting Agenda

August Meeting Agenda

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.  
 
This month we have on our Agenda:
 
πŸ‘‰ Police report β€“Covering 17th June to 16th August: available here
πŸ‘‰ Allotment Association –  Jen from Bridge of Allan Allotment Assocation will be a present to talk about the newly formed assocaition.
πŸ‘‰ Residents voice
πŸ‘‰ Sunnylaw Meadow
πŸ‘‰ Local Place Plan
πŸ‘‰ Weeding
πŸ‘‰ Update from local community groups
πŸ‘‰ Proposed Telecommunications Upgrade
πŸ‘‰ Planning Applications Report
πŸ‘‰ Reports: Chair, Secretary and Treasurer

Candidates for Ward 3 By-Election

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

 

Our Bridge of Allan Drop In Events – 27th June

Our Bridge of Allan Drop In Events – 27th June

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

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