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 practice and inform future policy, so it is really important to do!
📝 Please take 7 minutes to complete the survey: https://forms.microsoft.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
The survey is open until Wed 16th September.
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.
Enjoy Cocksburn Reservoir responsibly 
Please leave no trace of your visit There are no bins on site, so take any litter home with you Help keep the area clean and enjoyable for everyone
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 ‘chicken run ‘ path between Avenue Park and Allanvale road ( including the footbridge over the River Allan near the firestation). For details and updates see the Bridge of Allan section of the Stirling Flood Protection website.
Sign up for newsletters about the flood protection scheme by emailling BoAFloodConstruction@Stirling.gov.uk
Access the first newsletter via this link: June Newsletter, Issue 1
Stirling Council Flooding Team:
phone: 01786 404040
email: BoAFloodConstruction@Stirling.gov.uk
flooding website: flooding.stirling.gov.uk
NHS Forth Valley have provided informative leaflets about Falls and how to prevent them and information about support that is available locally:
Further information on their website:
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 focusing on Stirling and Clackmannanshire. One of our services that may be of interest is Call Companions – a free telephone befriending service that matches older people with a trained volunteer for regular friendship calls. We also offer an LGBT+ Call Companions service.
Calls take place weekly for around 30 minutes and can provide valuable social connection and companionship for older people who may be feeling isolated or lonely, or who wish to stay connected and prevent loneliness.
Referrals are simple and can be made by the older person themselves, a family member, friend, or professional. We currently have volunteers ready and waiting, so people can usually be matched and start receiving calls quickly. I’ve attached a poster with more information. Click here for the poster
Please feel free to get in touch if you’d like to know more or discuss a referral. Thanks so much, Elaine
*(strictly speaking Over 75s but I can help you on-board anyone age 70-75)
Contact:
Elaine Burch
Scottish Engagement Officer, Re-engage
elaine.burch@reengage.org.uk
