November 2024 Meeting Minutes
Our November 2024 meeting minutes were approved at the January meeting and are now available to read in full here read here .
Severe Weather Warning for Fri 24th Jan – update from Stirling Council
Stirling Council have issued notice of disruption to a wide range of council services on Fri 24th Jan due to rare severe weather forecast by the Met Office. Please see their notice : https://www.stirling.gov.uk/service-updates/storm-eowyn-closures-and-disruptions/.
The rare “Red” warning is for 10am to 5pm tomorrow (24 January), with very dangerous conditions and signification disruption expected.
Amber warnings are also in place from 6am on Fri until 6am on Sat. The University of Stirling is also cancelling in-person teaching, meetings and events, including the closure of all Sports Facilities. (https://stir.ac.uk/).
According to the Met Office, winds could reach 100mph in exposed areas and there could be a risk to life due to flying debris, power cuts and damage to buildings.
Police Scotland has urged people to avoid any form of travel in areas impacted by the red warning, with very dangerous driving conditions and significant delays anticipated.
Please continue to follow Police Scotland’s travel advice: www.scotland.police.uk/what-s-happening/news/2025/january/police-travel-advice-issued-in-advance-of-storm-eowyn
October Meeting Minutes
Our October meeting minutes were approved at our last meeting and are now available to read in full by clicking here
At the meeting we discussed
Police Report – Covering the period 13th September to 10th October: available here
Residents voice – A discussion around topical issues of the provision of a local post office and banking facilities, problematic litter and dog fouling areas. A reminder to report issues that need attention from stirling council to report it webpage Updates from Community Organisations -A monthly agenda slot for updates from other community groups. Friends of Bridge of Allan have taken down the hanging baskets and are preparing the memorial park for the Remembrance Service. Discover Bridge of Allan updated that their website will be getting a refresh and is progressing an application for charitable status. The Dr Welsh Trust AGM is to be held on the 21st November. Did you know the Dr Welsh Trust is now online <- New Website! Christmas Lights 🌟❄️🎄 – A summary from the team about the progress of fundraising and planning for the switch on. Coordination of Events – Bridge of Allan hosts a number of events large and small throughout the year, such as the Highland Games, Car Show and Fireworks Night. The development of an events charter was suggested to ensure minimal disruption to residents and recognise good practice, hopefully resulting in successful events that benefit locals and visitors. Our Bridge of Allan Planning – Feedback from community engagement events has now been analysed to identify themes for the Community Action plan, which is now in design. The Local Place Plan is also in draft and should be available for review in January. The purchase of Sunnylaw is now imminent. Planning report – no planning proposals of note. We will be contacting Guala for an update on the plans for the UCP factory site Chairs Reports – An update on a number of groups and events including Christmas activities throughout November and December, the Remembrance Service. Alasdair will be stepping down from the council to move away. We now have two community council vacancies, and welcome anyone interested to come along to a meeting or get in touch. A recruitment drive will begin soon Secretary’s report – A round up of communications from our elected members, residents and newsletters Nominations for Treasurer – Graham was voted in to take on the role of Treasurer from Alasdair AOB – Cones from the roadworks ending up in the river, a damaged wall on the Darn Walk, uneven pavement at the Allan Centre, Well House Doors Open day and ideas for more heritage events.Minutes for the latest November meeting will be available after their approval at the next meeting in January. However news on the progress of projects and local issues will also be shared via our website and social media accounts, so sign up to our mailing list or follow us to find out our news.
Minutes from all our past meetings can be found on our meetings page
Update on Active Travel Route – Causewayhead to Dunblane
At our meeting last week Flora and Michaela from the Stirling Council Active Travel Project team presented an update on the Causewayhead to Dunblane active travel route. You can read the presentation below.
A feasibility study on the Bridge of Allan to Dunblane route was completed in 2021, and a study of the Bridge of Allan to Airthrey Road was completed in 2023. Now concept designs for the Phase 1 part of the route are being prepared for wider consultation.
At this stage we are looking for members of Community Advisory Group (CAG). People who have been previously involved in the group looking at the route, will be contacted to confirm ongoing engagement. The CAG will be a group represnting a broad range of interests, insights and expertise to consult with on early designs, areas of constraint and support the project development. Over time the group will assist in sharing accurate information on decision making and in obtaining support within the wider community. If you are interested in becoming a member of the CAG then please get in touch.
The consultation on this part of the route has not started yet, but you may find interesting the process and comments riased during the Walk Cycle Live Stirling Project consultation.
Dunblane to Causewayhead_BofA Community Council Nov2024
Christmas Light Switch On Today – Change of plans
Due to adverse weather warnings for today we’ve had to cancel all entertainment planned for today’s event.
We have to prioritise the safety of the performers and community, and are hugely disappointed to have to change our plans.
Lights will still be switched on at 4:15pm.
November meeting agenda
Our next Community Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 19th November in the Allan Centre GP room.
The meeting starts at 7.30pm and any member of the public is welcome to attend. We will be joined by people and Organisations that work together for the people of Bridge of Allan, the community policing team, Friends of Bridge of Allan and elected representatives when their calender permits.
This month we have on our Agenda:
Road Repairs and Traffic Calming – A member of Stirling Council roads team will be present to update on upcoming work to Henderson street. Police report –Covering 11th October to 18th November, read it here Residents voice Christmas Lights 🌟❄️🎄 Our Bridge of Allan Planning Planning report Updates from Community Organisations Reports: Chair, Secretary and Treasurer AOCB