Minutes from August Meeting
The minutes from our August meeting are approved and are now online. You can access them using the link below:
Councillor Ward Surgeries
Dear All,
Due to the ongoing situation surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Ward 3 Councillor surgeries have been cancelled for August 2020.
The Ward 3 Councillors can still be contacted by email.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/council-democracy/politicians-elections-democracy/your-councillors/
August Community Council Meeting
Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday 18th August via Zoom. The agenda is attached including the Zoom login details. All welcome to attend.
Stirling Council Media Release – Waste Transformation Projects approved
A package of transformational changes to waste collection services across the Stirling Council area were approved at a meeting of Stirling Council today (30 June).
With the ongoing Climate Emergency firmly at the top of the Council’s agenda, Councillors gave their backing to a suite of plans that will encourage a shift in culture to increase recycling, and bring a reduction in residential waste going to landfill.
Included in the measures which will have a phased introduction in the next two years are:
- A new four-weekly collection model for the grey (general waste) and blue (plastics, cans and cartons) bins, coming into effect by July 2021
- Roll out of new ‘comb lift’ bins to replace existing ‘diamond lift’ stock, starting February 2021
- Introduction of an opt-in garden waste collection permit (£35 per-year, per bin) by April 2021
- Combination of glass collection into blue bins alongside plastic, cans and cartons when the National Deposit Return Scheme arrives in July 2022.
Members approved the changes by 12 votes to 10, which aim to deliver a ‘Best in Class’ Waste Collection Service for the communities and residents of Stirling Council.
Crucial to the roll out of the changes will be communication and engagement that will take place with residents across the Stirling Council area in the coming months.
Residents will have the opportunity to raise any exceptional circumstances, such as households with large families or those with medical conditions.
In addition to the above, Councillors also agreed that continued work will be undertaken with the purpose of educating the general public through awareness campaigns, as well as ensuring a robust approach to enforcement and compliance with current and future service provision, including deployment of mobile CCTV if necessary to tackle fly tipping.
Convener of Environment and Housing, Cllr Jim Thomson, said: “The changes coming into play next year will be a considerable shift for our residents, and we accept that, but they are being made with the aim of changing the culture of waste disposal across the area.
“No culture change comes easily, so we pledge to take our residents with us, explain why we’re putting these changes in place and help people understand the benefits in the long term.”
Vice convener, Cllr Danny Gibson, said: “If we are serious about protecting the environment then these are the types of tough but necessary decisions we have to take.
“It’s also no secret that there have been issues with the diamond bins being swallowed by lorries, delays in replacements, and a consistent budgetary over-spend in the service in recent years.
“However, everything we have approved today is specifically tailored to address all these points, by improving route completion, bringing improvements to the environment and mitigating the significant overspend pressures currently being experienced by Waste Services.
“Ultimately these changes will help us all put less waste in the ground and run a smoother, more efficient and cost-effective waste collection service, which is better for everyone in the Council area.”
Small Business Grant Scheme – Deadline Approaching Fast
Deadline for Applications Friday 10th July 2020
Properties occupied by charities can now apply for the £10,000 Small Business Grant Scheme to help with pressures caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
The extension of the scheme is expected to result in up to £31 million being made available to more than 3,000 small properties occupied by charities – including day centres, workshops and halls. It will apply to properties which are in receipt of any charitable rate relief or sports relief, but are otherwise eligible for the small business bonus scheme.
For further details and application form see below
We would be obliged if you would let us know if you have had a successful application.
Hoping this is of assistance
WALLACE HIGH SCHOOL – UNIFORM RECYCLING BANK
The Wallace High School PTN now have systems in place to recycle uniform items and are reopening the Uniform Bank. We accept all gently used uniform items, school sports wear and any school suitable shoes in good clean condition.
TO DONATE: please place washed items in a carrier bag and seal. These can be left at the following donation points either on the doorstep or in collection bin at :
1. 14 Queenshaugh Drive, Riverside , FK8 1XJ
2. 14 Craiglea, Causewayhead
3. 44 Strathallan Road, Bridge of Allan
OR BY COLLECTION: message the PTN Facebook page or contact Kate on 07895 024065
PLEASE DONATE WE EXPECT A LARGE DEMAND!
TO ORDER:
Please message the PTN Facebook page or Kate on 07895024065 with your requirements.
It would be helpful to include estimated sizes (blazers come in inch measured chest sizes, boys or girls fastening and junior or senior school)
Items can be delivered in sealed bags to your home or collected from 14 Queenshaugh Drive, Riverside.
A donation of thanks is optional and a slip with PTN bank details will be sent with uniforms …. times are tough for lots of folk though, so only give what you can, if you can and when you can.
Thanks to all parents who have already donated items and ordered.
WHS Uniform Bank ….supporting the school community and making the world a greener, better place
