March Meeting Agenda
Our next meeting will be held at the Allan Centre on 17th March at 7.30pm. The proposed agenda is attached.
UCP – Tree Planting
As part of their commitment to help the environment United Closures and Plastics, Steuart Road, Bridge of Allan intend to plant trees in what used to be the football field next to their staff car park. (It can also be accessed from the bottom of Inverallan Drive.)
The dates are as follows:-
- Friday 20th March from 1pm
- Saturday 21st March from 10am.
Apparently the heavy work will already have been done by a horticultural company.
Friends of Bridge of Allan are going to be assisting with the works and would welcome any and all assistance from volunteers if you have a bit of time to spare. Please contact contact@friendsofbridgeofallan.co.uk if you’d like to assist.
Policing for a safe, protected and resilient Scotland – Consultation
From Police Scotland
Good afternoon,
We are writing to you today to ensure that you are aware of Police Scotland’s and the Scottish Police Authority’s Consultation on our refreshed Joint Strategy – ‘Policing for a safe, protected and resilient Scotland’, which aims to set the future direction for policing in Scotland.
The strategy takes an outcome-based approach. The five strategic outcomes laid out provide a sharp focus on the key strategic challenges and opportunities facing policing and the wider public sector. Through our ongoing conversations with the public, partners and our people, we have taken account of feedback provided so far, shaping the design and delivery of policing now and in the future, and considering the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Key areas of focus include:
- Our purpose to keep people safe in both the physical and digital world with further development of the policing response to cyber threats and cyber enabled crime;
- Prioritising the wellbeing, safety and protection of our people;
- A renewed emphasis on partnership and pro-active prevention, including a focus on joint service design to tackle complex public safety and wellbeing challenges;
- Embedding a policing service that is delivered locally, drawing on the assistance of national assests; and
- Emphasising the action to address environmental and climate change issues.
A period of public and stakeholder engagement is currently underway and will run until 2 March 2020. We will be collecting feedback via the Citizen Space survey platform which can be accessed here:
https://consult.scotland.police.uk/consultation/policingforscotland/
There is also a paper version attached should that be your preference. Through this consultation we want to hear from you about what you think about the future vision we have developed and described in this Strategy. Please feel free to share this with your colleagues, communities and networks to participate.
Many thanks in advance,
Police Scotland – Consultations
Brexit & EU Citizens: briefing session for advisers in Stirling – March 16, Barracks Conference Centre, Stirling
Do you work with EU citizens? Do they have questions about Brexit? Learn about the “EU settlement scheme”.
Who is this event for?
This briefing session on Brexit is aimed at local government workers (elected members, case workers and officers) and also to NGOs, EU citizens’ rights groups, community groups and other third sector organisations.
You will be signposted to any relevant materials and support tools, such as Home Office toolkits, and specific advice services for citizens who need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme.
This free training session will:
- Give you a clear understanding of the EU Settlement Scheme (the new immigration status that EU citizens will need to apply for after Brexit).
- Explain the changes to EU citizens’ status, so you are able to provide assurances.
- Explain the changes to EU citizens’ rights to work, study, access public services, and to vote.
- Signpost sources of further information and support.
- Give practical information on the steps EU citizens, and the organisations that work with them, can take to resolve any problems.
About this event
The event will run from 09:30 until 11:30, with some time for a Q&A session after the presentations. Please arrive at 09:15 to allow time for registration.
Register your interest via Eventbrite here. The event is free, but spaces are limited!
If you have any questions, please contact: info@citizensrightsproject.org
Tickets are ON SALE NOW for this year’s Forth Valley Third Sector Conference to be held at the Barracks
Conference Centre, Forthside Way, Stirling on May 12th. You can find out more and book here.
Stirling Council opens Climate Emergency Conversation
Stirling Council is opening a community and business conversation on the climate emergency with a public event in the Albert Halls.
The day-long drop-in session heralds the beginning of an ongoing discussion with all communities across Stirling as the Council calls on the region to tackle the global emergency as one.
A range of Council services will join local and national organisations at the city centre venue on March 18 to discuss the climate crisis and the work currently being done to protect the environment.
Attendees will get a chance to discuss the Climate Emergency, and local solutions for Stirling.
Cllr Jim Thomson, Convener for Environment and Housing at Stirling Council, said: “We declared a climate emergency in October last year and we have been working on our action plan aimed at reducing environmental impacts and developing climate resilience.
“This drop-in event will allow Stirling Council residents to come along, speak to our officers and partners, and discuss how to tackle the climate emergency together. It will also be an opportunity for organisations in Stirling to demonstrate what they are doing to mitigate the impacts of climate change and shape services to protect the planet.”
Attending the event alongside the Council will be a range of partners including Scottish Natural Heritage, Transport Scotland, Keep Scotland Beautiful, and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency.
The day, which will run from 1pm to 7pm, will be focused on six key themes:
- Climate Change
- Travel
- Energy/Homes
- Circular Economy/Waste
- Green Space and Nature
- Food
Environment and Housing Vice Convener, Cllr Danny Gibson said: “The climate emergency has gone straight to the top of the agenda in Stirling and it’s crucial we work together to tackle it.
“This is a chance for the people of Stirling to engage with our services and partners and bring real change for the future. We want your help to do this together.”
Similar sessions are being planned for the rural area during April/May 2020. Dates have still to be agreed with partners but will be confirmed shortly and will soon be advertised to the public.
In addition to the focussed engagement sessions, Stirling Council officers will be seeking feedback from established groups such as: Community Councils, Development Trusts, Business Forums, Schools etc.
The Council will also seek to engage with key businesses and employers in the area as well as neighbouring authorities, to maximise opportunities.
