by Communications TEAM | Dec 4, 2025 | Announcement
We have received this from Greenspace Scotland and Stirling Council:
Stronger Starts funding for projects supporting children and young people – Apply Now
Tesco Stronger Starts funds thousands of local community projects across the UK. We would encourage all groups and projects that support children and young people with a stronger start in life to apply. A wide range of projects fit the bill – improving school playgrounds, growing and food projects, outdoor play and purchasing kit for healthy activities. Projects that include a food element (e.g. providing healthy snack or lunch) are currently being prioritised.
The scheme provides grants of up to £1500 to local projects from across your region. It is open to all local authorities, registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. Applications needed now from youth groups, schools, sports clubs, and more. We particularly need applications for projects in your surrounding area.
greenspace Scotland’s team of friendly Community Enablers can support you to apply or answer any questions. To find out more or to apply, please visit the Tesco Stronger Starts page. https://www.greenspacescotland.org.uk/grant-funding
by Communications TEAM | Dec 4, 2025 | Announcement
We have received from Bear Scotland this notification of overnight closures or the M9 Dec 8 to Dec 13/14:
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is planning to carry out essential landscaping maintenance on the M9
The works have been provisionally programmed to start on Monday 8th of December and will be in place until the morning of Saturday 13th. These closures will be in place between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00 on the Southbound carriageway between Junctions 11-9.
The closure is in place for landscaping works to safely remove large trees. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
| All traffic to be diverted off Keir Roundabout to the A9, passing through Bridge of Allan to Airthrey Roundabout. Traffic to continue onto A907 to A91. Continuing to Muirton Roundabout, Skeoch Roundabout onto A9 before rejoining the M9 at Junction 9 Bannockburn |
If you require any further information or would like to comment on any of the proposed works please do not hesitate to contact Gordon Gill by email at GGill@bearscotland.co.uk
by Communications TEAM | Nov 20, 2025 | Announcement
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, are planning to carry out essential works on the Southbound M9 Motorway, between junction 11 and junction 10. The resurfacing improvements will address existing defects within the carriageway, ensuring the integrity and safety of the motorway network at this location.
To ensure the safety of the workforce and members of the travelling public, it is necessary to close M9 southbound carriageway from junction 11 – junction 10, during works. The works have been provisionally programmed to commence on Monday 24th November 2025 for a duration of 4 nights between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00.
During this period of closure, a signed diversion route will be in place for the southbound traffic wishing to utilise the M9. The diversion route will exit the M9 via junction 11, onto the A9 (through Bridge of Allan on Henderson St) until the Airthey Roundabout. At the roundabout take the first exit, follow the road until the Causewayhead roundabout then take the second exit onto Alloa road. Stay on Alloa road until the Manor Powis roundabout and take the third exit onto the A91. Follow the A91 until the Stirling services roundabout and rejoin M9. Please find attached diversion drawing for clarity.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times and all traffic management will be removed out with working hours.
If you require any further information any of the proposed works please do not hesitate to contact SEConsultationroads@bearscotland.co.uk.
Full details: https://www.traffic.gov.scot/more-details?sid=pSEU202523782&type=proadworks
by Communications TEAM | Nov 20, 2025 | Announcement
The Bridge of Allan festive season commences this Saturday, Nov 22, with the Christmas lights switch on at the Provost Park from 3pm, with further events in the run up to Christmas.
Calendar of Events:
by Communications TEAM | Nov 9, 2025 | Announcement
Bridge of Allan Community Council is convening a special meeting on public safety risks associated with trees and infrastructure on unclaimed land between Henderson Street and Well Road.
On Mon 17th November 7pm at the Allan Centre.
If you are interested in attending the meeting please let us know:
email: chair@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk
