by Communications TEAM | Mar 16, 2026 | Announcement, News
Stirling council have provided this announcement re Garden Waste Recycling:
Stirling residents can apply for their 2026/27 annual Garden Waste Recycling Permit
The new permits will come into effect on 13 April, with councillors confirming at this year’s budget-setting meeting last Thursday (26 Feb) that the permit will rise by £8 to £60.
The price of a permit for Stirling Council residents remains in line with many other local authorities in Scotland, averaging at £2.30 per uplift.
The permit allows residents to have garden waste collected in the same bin as their food waste every two weeks. Those who do not purchase a permit will still have food waste collected in the brown bin, for free, every two weeks.
More than 19,000 were purchased last year, and details of how to register and pay for the permit are available on our website.
Some households, including those in receipt of a council tax reduction, will receive the permit for free as part of a concession scheme. The Council will send out these permits to anyone eligible by 13 April 2026.
Convener of the Environment, Transport and Net Zero committee, Cllr Alasdair Tollemache, said: “The ongoing challenging financial climate for local government was reflected when we recently set the budget for 2026-27.
“Increasing the price of garden waste permits was a difficult but necessary decision that enables us to continue collecting garden waste, which is not a statutory service, at a time of increasing costs and other budgetary pressures.
“Through our concession scheme, around 7,000 householders across Stirling will continue to be entitled to free permits and will receive them directly in the post.”
The cost of a permit remains the same regardless of when it is bought, so residents are encouraged to purchase as early as possible to ensure they get maximum benefit.
Permits purchased before 28 March 2026 will be delivered before the service starts. Any orders after 28 March 2026 are not guaranteed to arrive before 13 April 2026
For further details, visit: www.stirling.gov.uk/gardenwaste.
by Communications TEAM | Mar 10, 2026 | Announcement, News
We have received a summary of projects and programmes from Recyke-a-Bike:
- City&Guilds – We will be running City&Guilds Level 1 Bike Mechanic courses (4 days) throughout the year for individuals aged 16-25 who are not in training, education or employment. Free to attend and a great addition to your CV. Reply to this email for more information (free)
- InspiRide – Employability, Wellness and Training – InspiRide our 6-week training course for anyone 16+ who is not in training, education or employment restarts on April 20th. The course includes bike mechanic skills, mountain biking, tailored employability support, wellness and more. Email inspiride@recyke-a-bike.co.uk for more information (free)
- Young Carers – offering group rides, days out and free bikes to Young Carers in the Forth Valley area. (free)
- Bikes and a Blether – RaBble rides for adults – join us for a ride and a free hot drink. Pedal at a relaxed speed, taking in the scenery and meeting new people. Book via Eventbite – The Other RaBble Ride- for everyone Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite (free)
- Bike donations – we are incredibly short on 24” and small 26” bikes, which typically go into our free bikes projects (hopefully more about them in April when we hope funding will be confirmed). If you’re able to donate a bike to us please drop it into the shop, your nearest recycling centre or pop us an email and we can collect.Recyke-a-bike: Tel: 01786 359465
Email: eloise@recyke-a-bike.co.uk
by Communications TEAM | Feb 20, 2026 | Announcement, Current Issues, News
Are you interested in getting more involved in the local community? Do you want to make things better for local residents?
Bridge of Allan Community Council is currently looking to co-opt up to four new members to our membership.
We act as a voice for our local community, ensuring local views feed into planning and decision making for our area. As a Community Councillor you’ll be involved in planning for our area, hosting community events, participating in partnership events with other local community organisations and taking forward actions that local residents have told us are important.
We hold 10 meetings per year, taking place on the third Tuesday of each month (excluding December and July) in the Allan Centre.
if you’re interested in joining, or want to find out more, please get in touch with karen@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk. You can apply to join by completing the nomination co-option form and submitting it to contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk by Tuesday 10th March.
by Amanda Coulthard | Oct 21, 2025 | announcement, Announcement, News
The Bridge of Allan Community Council Accounts for 2024/25 were agreed at the June 2025 AGM and audited thereafter.
24-25 year end accounts BofA CC
by Communications TEAM | Oct 13, 2025 | Announcement, announcementspage, News
Caledonian Fiddles presented by The Guild
Join us for an evening of unforgettable performances by talented musicians from Caledonian Fiddles, in aid of Church of Scotland Guild Projects, on 24th of October at 7pm for 7.30 in the Chalmers Hall.
Entry is £8 per person, including refreshments.
Tickets can be purchased directly from Christine Patterson, or pay on the door – please contact us via social media if you would like to reserve tickets to collect.
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=bridge%20of%20allan%20parish%20church
by Communications TEAM | Oct 13, 2025 | Announcement, announcementspage, News
The joint Scottish Water and FLS Partnership Ranger Service are running a half-term family friendly event (most suited to under 12’s) at the Cocksburn Reservoir on Wed 22 Oct , 10 – 12.
Further details on our events page here: https://www.ccbridgeofallan.org.uk/event/half-term-nature-survival-event-cocksburn-reservoir/
