by Communications TEAM | Feb 28, 2022 | announcement
Bridge of Allan Community Council are recruiting!
We are looking for two new members to join the Community Council as co-opted members until full elections are held in 2023.
Community Council work
We have been actively working on many different community projects and initiatives, so it is more important than ever that all sections and voices of Bridge of Allan are represented on the Community Council.
There are some exciting and rewarding projects we are hoping new members can help us with:
Communications: Keeping residents upto date of news and projects using the web and a printed newsletter
Telephone Box: The Community Council bought the Telephone box on Inverallan Drive/Station road a few years ago now. Many residents have contributed with ideas and offers of help since then. We need someone who can help to carefully manage this to bring the box back to life and use.
Christmas Lights: Each year we work with business and communinty parners to fund and install the village Christmas Lights.
Generally the role involves keeping up to date with community issues raised, working together to find solutions and helping communicate resident’s views to local organisation such as Stirling Council, Network Rail, developers and businesses. We have 10 meetings a year usually held at the Allan Centre, however at the moment these are held online using Zoom.
To see what we have been working on recently you can look at past meeting minutes and our Facebook page. To find out more about community councils and how they are run see here.
How to Apply
You can put yourself forward if you live in the Bridge of Allan area, are over 16, and are on the electoral register. To nominate yourself you should complete this Co-option Nomination form and return it to contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk.
Successful Nominations will then be approved at our next meeting. Although there are only 2 spaces for Co-opted members on the Council, we can also appoint associate members who help us with specific issues such as planning applications, youth events or business for example. See more here about different types of membership.
by Communications TEAM | Feb 27, 2022 | announcement, Current Issues
A number of residents have raised concerns about the changes for traffic since the new railway crossing barriers were installed on Cornton Road. On some occasions queuing traffic has stopped on the rail tracks. This has been covered recently in the Stirling Observer.
Why was the crossing replaced?
Back in 2017 plans to replace the crossing with a road bridge were objected to by many, including the Community Council.
Cornton Crossing was due for renewal by 2020, and with changes in safety requirements, a like for like replacement was not possible. The barrier work was completed in May 2021 with the aim to increase safety for rail and road passengers. The crossing now includes obstacle detection measures, meaning that in the case of any obstruction the train will not pass through. This safety improvement has come at a cost of increased barrier down time from 38 to 132 seconds on average per train.
Driving over the Crossing
It is very important that when driving this route you do not enter the railway crossing without knowing that your exit is clear. So please be patient and be aware that vehicles in front of you may not move until they are sure they can safely exit the crossing.
The crossing has the latest obstacle detection technology that scans the area of the crossing to ensure that it is clear before trains are permitted to approach. So you are not at risk if you do unfortunately need to stop there.
Impacts on the surrounding roads
Dealing with any impact of the crossing changes on the surrounding road network are the responsibility of Stirling Council. The main impact has been for traffic on the north side of the rail crossing, where with turning vehicles and parked cars around Westerlea drive vehicles may need to wait.
The pinch point by the Westerlea Drive junction was visited by Stirling Council in November after we raised the issue with them. Their response was that at this point the road is 6.4m wide which should allow for 2 way traffic and for HGVs to pass parked cars. The current format and extent of the cycle way/footpath and road junction is required for visibility of pedestrians and cyclists by drivers leaving Westerlea Doad. At that time parking restrictions were not considered necessary. However it was indicated that the situation would continue to be monitored.
The Community Council and Ward Councilors have raised the issue again with Stirling Council to bring recent events to their attention.
What has been your experience?
What has your experience been of living nearby, walking, cycling or driving this route since the crossing changes? Leave a comment or feel free to get in touch via contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk
by Communications TEAM | Feb 26, 2022 | announcement, Minutes
Our January meeting minutes are now available. Open here using this link.
At the meeting we discussing: The City of Culture Bid, Police Report, Christmas Lights, Henderson Street traffic management, Visit Bridge of Allan Community Led Tourism, Darn Walk Bridge replacement, Bus Services, Climate Action, reports from our Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and our Planning Report.
by Communications TEAM | Feb 13, 2022 | announcement
Our next meeting is to be held on Tuesday 15th February at 7.30pm using Zoom. Find the agenda with meeting joining details here . All are welcome to attend.
We will be discussing: The Police Report, Christmas Lights, Community led Tourism, Tennis Courts, Common Good Fund Application, Recruitment, Planning Report, reports from our Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and Residents Voice where you can make your comments or questions.
At this meeting we will review and approve the minutes from our last meeting in January. These will then be available on our website shortly after the meeting to allow for any amendments.
by Communications TEAM | Feb 5, 2022 | announcement
You are invited to join Bridge of Allan and Dunblan Rotary for a fundraising Quiz night.
Friday 18th February at Lecropt Church 7pm for a 7.30pm start time. Plenty of parking available.
The evening is in aid of Shelterbox . The quiz will be in teams of 4, but you can join up with other individuals or pairs on the night. Refreshments of soup, tea, coffee and biscuits will be on offer. You can also bring your own bottle.
Prizes on offer for the winners!
For COVID safety the number of attendees will be restricted to 50, please also ensure you have a negative lateral flow test before attending. Inside the venue please wear a mask except when eating and drinking.
by Communications TEAM | Jan 30, 2022 | announcement, Minutes
The November meeting minutes are now available. Open here using this link.
At the meeting we discussing: New Bridge of Allan Flood Prevention Scheme proposals, Airthrey Kerse and Park of Kier, Police Report, Christmas Lights, Visit Bridge of Allan Community Led Tourism, Darn Walk Bridge replacement, Tennis Courts, reports from our Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and our Planning Report.
