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Natural Spaces around Dumyat Survey
If you use the natural spaces around Dumyat, your views are important to global research. A team at the University of Stirling are conducting a study to better understand how people interact with forests and land in Stirling, and how this connects to their...
MenB Vaccination Drop-In Clinics for Young People
Important Update on MenB vaccination programme for young people NHS Forth Valley has launched new MenB vaccination drop-in clinics and is encouraging young people who are eligible to get vaccinated as soon as possible to help protect themselves...
Flood Protection Scheme Public Events August 2026
Stirling Council public engagement events to take place as work begins on Bridge of Allan Flood Protection Scheme Public engagement events about the upgrade to Bridge of Allan’s Flood Protection Scheme have been arranged for August as work on the major...
Play Park Survey
The Scottish Government want to know about your local play park! As part of Scotland's Play Park Renewal Programme, the Scottish Government want to hear from families across Scotland about their local play spaces. The responses will be used to evaluate current...
Leave No Trace – Cocksburn Reservoir
Scottish Water report an increase in visitors enjoying Cocksburn Reservoir, they are keen to work with local partners to help protect these spaces and keep them clean and welcoming for everyone. They report some issues with litter, particularly in areas...
Flood Prevention Works Starting in July
Bridge of Allan Flood Protection Scheme construction is set to start this month - July 2026. There will be significant disruption and access restrictions on various roads and paths at different dates/times. These are mainly on Allanvale Road, Cornton Road and the...
NHS Forth Valley Advice Leaflet regarding Falls
NHS Forth Valley have provided informative leaflets about Falls and how to prevent them and information about support that is available locally: Falls leaflet - click here Accessible version Further information on their website:...
Re-enage Call Companions Service
We have received this via Stirling Council: Hi, I'm Elaine, Scottish Engagement Officer for Re-engage, a charity dedicated to preventing and reducing loneliness in people aged 70+*. Lovely to 'meet' you! I live in Stirlingshire and am currently...
Invitation to Open Meeting of Community Council – Response to Local Development Plan
Bridge of Allan Community Council invites residents to a public meeting Wednesday 24th June at 7.30pm in the Allan Centre (GP room) This is to discuss the community council response to the latest Local Development Plan Consultation. You are...
Cornton Road Re-opening Single Lane with Traffic Lights
Scottish Water have issued an update on the Cornton Road works. "We therefore expect to be in a position to lift the full road closure and revert to a single lane closure under two-way temporary traffic lights by the end of the day on Friday, 22 May. " Announcement is...
Current Issues
Our Bridge of Allan – Local Place Plan
Our Bridge of Allan Local Place Plan helps us express our aspirations for the community we live in and is used to influence local planning policy set by Stirling Council through the Local Development Plan (LDP). The Local Place Plan prepared by volunteers on the...
Community Parking Management Plans consultation
We have received this communication from Stirling Council: Stirling Council are reviewing how parking works across our area to make sure it supports residents, businesses, and visitors while encouraging more sustainable ways to travel. The Community Parking...
We’re looking for members
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...
Past Issues
Our Bridge of Allan – Local Place Plan Engagement
We need your input to help us finalise our Local Place Plan for Bridge of Allan. After a successful engagement day on 24 May in the Church Hall, our engagement boards are now in the local library until Friday 13 June. If you get the chance please...
Drop In Engagement sessions on Active Travel Route Causewayhead to Dunblane
Stirling Council’s Senior Active Travel Project Manager is hosting two public drop in sessions to support online engagement on active travel routes that impact on Bridge of Allan. There will be print-outs of designs available and the team will be gathering feedback...
Active Travel Route Causewayhead to Dunblane Consultation
The Stirling Council Sustainable Transport team is developing proposals for the Dunblane to Causewayhead active travel route. Flora Chirnside, Senior Active Travel Project Manager will attend the April CC Meeting (7.30pm Allan Centre) A consultation survey on the...
Knockhill Bridge Refurbishment Update from BEAR Scotland
We have received notification from BEAR Scotland about the M9 Knockhill Bridge Refurbishment works , an extract follows here: " It remains our intention to commence work below this structure in April 2025. Our provisional start date is currently Monday 14th April,...
Making things great in our local community
Do you want to get involved in making things great in your local community? We’re looking for Bridge of Allan residents to join the Community Council to help with: protecting local greenspace promoting our history and heritage progressing community priorities...
Stirling Council approves 2025-26 budget
Stirling Council have issued this press release on the approval of the council’s 2025-26 budget today. Links to the budget papers and the recording of the meeting are included in the story. Stirling Council approves 2025-26 budget Stirling Council has approved...
Sick Red Squirrels in Bridge of Allan Alert
SSRS have had a reported sighting of a sick squirrel in Bridge of Allan, and have initiated a plan to endeavour to find out more information to determine what the illness was, and hopefully to eliminate squirrelpox. Please help us with this by following the requests...
Cornton Road Rail Crossing
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...
Join the Community Council
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. We have been actively working on many different community projects and initiatives, so...
Henderson Street speed measures consultation – deadline 9th Jan
A new consultation on a range of proposed changes to Henderson Street and Fountain road is available for your consideration and comments. The closing date for comments is midnight on the 9th of January. Find the proposals here: Engage Stirling ...
