24-25 Community Council Accounts
The Bridge of Allan Community Council Accounts for 2024/25 were agreed at the June 2025 AGM and audited thereafter.
24-25 year end accounts BofA CC
Co-Op Redevelopment – Update
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.
CPR and Defibrillator Training
We’re delighted to be hosting Martin Stuart on 24 June in Bridge of Allan Parish Church. Martin, a volunteer and trustee with Forth Valley First Responders will be delivering community first response, public access defibrillator and CPR awareness and training in the Honeyman Hall from 7pm. Get your tickets here
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 pop in and leave your thoughts on our feedback sheets, or come say hi to us at Picnic in the Park on 14 June at Memorial Park.
Don’t worry if you cant make it in for any reason – there are other ways to stay involved. Our key themes and question areas are laid out below – just drop a comment or an email with anything you want us to capture.
Biodiversity and Greenspace
- what can we do to enhance, protect and increase biodiversity?
- How could we make better use of our greenspace including parks and woodland?
- Do we need more / different opportunities for community food growing
Getting Around, Transport and Active travel
- Is our current public transport provision usable and accessible?
- Is the cycle and walking network sufficient to support active travel?
Housing
- People have told us Bridge of Allan needs more housing. Are there areas in Bridge of Allan that you’d support or oppose for more housing?
- What type of housing would you like to see or do you think we need? This could be 3 bed plus homes, 1-2 bed homes, sheltered housing, starter/affordable homes, flats, or other options?
- What does affordable housing mean to you?
Our Physical Environment
- Do you think we have sufficient parking in Bridge of Allan? If not, where might we need additional parking options?
- What would you like to see happen with the vacant sites around the centre of Bridge of Allan?
- What kind of things do you think should happen with the vacant Guala (plastics/UCP) site?
Drop us an email contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk or comment below with any thoughts
Your Community Council is recruiting
We are looking for a new member to join the Community Council as co-opted members and help out with a range of projects, and are particularly interested to hear from you if you have skills in social media and communications, fundraising, digital and IT, or community organising.
The Community Council actively work on many different community projects and initiatives, with other groups in the area like Friends of Bridge of Allan and the development Trust – Discover Bridge of Allan. It is more important than ever that all sections and voices of Bridge of Allan are represented on the Community Council. There are 10 public meetings a year usually held at the Allan Centre.
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 the Stirling Council Community Council Handbook.
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 by June 7th.
Nominations will then be voted on and approved at our June meeting. If you’re not sure and want to chat to one of us then please get in touch.
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