announcement - Bridge of Allan Community Council

Re-enage Call Companions Service

by Communications TEAM | Jul 2, 2026 | Announcement

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

Invitation to Open Meeting of Community Council – Response to Local Development Plan

by Communications TEAM | May 24, 2026 | Announcement

Bridge of Allan Community Council invites residents to a public meeting

Wednesday 24th June at 7.30pm in the Allan Centre (GP room)

This is to discuss the community council response to the latest Local Development Plan Consultation.

You are welcome to submit your own personal comments as well.

Prior to this there will be a Drop in public consultation on Wednesday 3rd June 13:00 til 18:00 in the Allan Centre, hosted by Stirling Council on the Site Options put forward for consideration in the next Local Development Plan.

This should be useful to clarify the information already available in the online paper : Bridge of Allan-Site Options Paper-April 2026.pdf

Comments are to be submitted online via engage.stirling.gov.uk by 23rd July

Cornton Road Re-opening Single Lane with Traffic Lights

by Communications TEAM | May 21, 2026 | Announcement

Scottish Water have issued an update on the Cornton Road works.

“We therefore expect to be in a position to lift the full road closure and revert to a single lane closure under two-way temporary traffic lights by the end of the day on Friday, 22 May. ”

Announcement is here: Cornton Road Sewer Repair – Scottish Water

Local Development Plan Consultation on Proposed Development Sites

by Communications TEAM | May 16, 2026 | Announcement

Stirling Council Planning Department have issued a document with all the Site Options for consideration in the next Local Development Plan which will become policy in 2028

Sites have been put forward by landowners and developers, if accepted into the LDP they would be quite likely to get planning consent if/when a planning application is submitted. The document has listed some constraints eg flooding, greenbelt, local landscape area. Transport, access and local facilities have not yet been assessed.

There will be a public drop in meeting, hosted by the planning department in Bridge of Allan at The Allan Centre on Wednesday 3rd June 13:00 – 18:00.

Comments can be submitted via Engage Stirling Site Options survey

The Bridge of Allan-Site Options Paper-April 2026.pdf paper can be downloaded from the above survey web page or from this link: Bridge of Allan Site Options Paper

This is an overview map of the sites (click here to zoom in: Bridge of Allan Sites)

Annual Garden Openings Bridge of Allan May 31st 2026

by Communications TEAM | May 14, 2026 | Announcement

The annual garden openings in support of the charity Scotland’s Gardens Scheme will be on sunday afternoon of May 31st.

Bridge of Allan gardens will again feature a selection of gardens – some terraced, some quirky, some with water features, others with artworks. They will highlight various species of rhododendrons and azaleas plus many varieties of spring blossoms, plants and flowers as well as areas left for wildlife.

In addition to the various gardens, the Sunnylaw Greenspace and The Well House (1pm – 4pm) will also be participating

Date/Time: Sunday 31 May, 1pm – 5pm (2026)

Admission £7.50, children free.

Nominated charities: Artlink Central Ltd , St Saviours Episcopal Church: Bridge Of Allan , and Scotland’s Gardens Scheme

Tickets and maps will be available only at St Saviour’s Episcopal Church, Keir Street, Bridge of Allan FK9 4AT. There will be a plant sale in the Church gardens and teas will also be served at the Church.