by Communications TEAM | Aug 19, 2026 | Announcement
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 against the potentially life-threatening disease.
The following young people are eligible for the MenB vaccine:
- Young people born between 1 March 2008 and 28 February 2009, and any others who were in S6 during the 2025-26 academic year, regardless of future education plans
- Undergraduate university students under the age of 25 who are starting their first undergraduate university course in the 2026-27 academic year
- College students under the age of 25 starting their first college course in the 2026-2027 academic year and living in shared student accommodation
Dates and times of drop-in clinics, which are being held at local vaccination centres based at Falkirk Community Hospital, Stirling Health and Care Village and Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre, can be found on the NHS Forth Valley website www.nhsforthvalley.com/MenB
Why is important to get the MenB vaccine?
Meningococcal B disease is a rare but life-threatening bacterial infection that can cause meningitis (which can result in permanent brain and spinal cord damage) and sepsis (a serious reaction to an infection that develops very quickly and needs urgent hospital treatment). The MenB vaccine is given in two doses at least four weeks apart and it’s essential to get both doses for full protection.
by Communications TEAM | Aug 13, 2026 | Announcement
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 project gets underway.
An online session is being held on Monday 17 August (6.30-7.30pm) where Stirling Council officers and representatives from the appointed contractor, Balfour Beatty, will be available to answer questions about the project. An in-person event will also take place on Tuesday 18 August at Bridge of Allan Library (2.30- 4.30pm).
The new infrastructure will protect 87 properties and 700 metres of road from flooding from the Allan Water, with flood defence walls upgraded along Allanvale Road, Cornton Road and Fountain Road, and flood defence bunds added at Inverallan Road and the adjacent factory site.
In total, £16 million of funding for the scheme will be provided by the Scottish Government as part of the national programme, ‘Funding of Flood Scheme Protections’, with the remainder coming from Stirling Council. It is expected to be completed by winter 2027.
A number of localised traffic control measures will take effect in August to facilitate the ongoing works:
- Inverallan Road and Henderson Street will have 3-way traffic lights put in place from Monday 10 August for two weeks
- Allanvale Road (Cornton Road to Union Street) will be fully closed from Monday 24 August until 27 January 2027. Local residential access will be maintained throughout this period.
- Cornton Road southbound (Fire Station to Orchard Road) will be closed from Monday 10 August until early 2027 as part of the first of three phases of work to this section of the Flood Protection Scheme.
A temporary road at Lyon Crescent is being constructed to maintain local access.
Environment, Transport and Net Zero Convener, Cllr Alasdair Tollemache said: “We’re committed to keeping everyone up-to-date with the latest developments on the Bridge of Allan Flood Protection scheme which is why we have arranged these new events as we move into the construction phase of the project.
“I’m pleased to see work starting at the site on this vital project which will help protect homes and businesses against the devastating impacts of flooding which is becoming increasingly common and more severe with climate change.
“While disruption on a project of this scale and complexity is unavoidable, working with the contractor, we will do all we can to minimise this for the local community.
“If you have any questions about any aspect of the Flood Protection Scheme, please sign up for the online session on 17 August or come along if you are able, to the event at Bridge of Allan Library on 18 August.
“Residents affected by the works can also stay updated by signing up for a monthly newsletter by emailing BoAFloodConstruction@Stirling.gov.uk or by visiting flooding.stirling.gov.uk.”
Anybody who wishes to attend the online session on 17 August should register by emailing BoAFloodConstruction@Stirling.gov.uk by 5pm on 13 August.
More information about the project including FAQs will be made available at: https://flooding.stirling.gov.uk/
by Communications TEAM | Jul 23, 2026 | Announcement
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.
by Communications TEAM | Jul 9, 2026 | Announcement
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 where there are no bins available, so are encouraging a simple ‘Leave No Trace’ message, asking people to take their litter home with them:
Enjoy Cocksburn Reservoir responsibly
We’re lucky to have such beautiful spaces on our doorstep — and with more visitors enjoying them, here’s a quick reminder:
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
A small effort makes a big difference — thank you for helping to look after this special place
by Communications TEAM | Jul 8, 2026 | Announcement
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
