24-25 Community Council Accounts
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
Caledonian Fiddles presented by The Guild Event
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 ÂŁ8 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
https://www.ccbridgeofallan.org.uk/event/half-term-nature-survival-event-cocksburn-reservoir/
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/
Stirling Council Consultations Sept – Oct 2025
This post lists four open Stirling Council consultations on the Engage Stirling platform:
- Taxi vehicle and drive policy – consultation closes Sept 24th 2025.
- Education Aducation Admissions Policy – consultation closes Oct 4th 2025.
- Visitor Levy – consultation closes 12th Oct 2025.
- Local Development Plan – call for sites and ideas – consultation closes 31st Oct 2025.
Taxi trade and residents to be consulted on vehicle and driver policy:
Stirling residents, and the local taxi trade, are being asked to provide their views on a new Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle and Driver Policy.
The policy covers: vehicle colours and age; meter requirements; CCTV use in vehicles; driver certifications; driver medical fitness, and; criminal conviction checks. Full details of the policy and link to the survey which is open until Sept 24th are on the Stirling Council’s Engage Stirling platform.
Schools Consultation regarding Education Admissions Policy
Stirling Council’s consultation on the creation of the Education Admissions Policy is now open. The purpose of the consultations is to give an opportunity for interested parties to express their opinion on Schools, Learning and Education’s update to, and amalgamation of, five separate policies and guidance relating to education admissions into one document. The policies being amalgamated are:
- Nursery Admissions Policy
- Early Entry to School Policy
- School Admissions Policy
- Education Placement Panel guidance for the admission of children and young people to Specialist Additional Support Needs Provisions
- Placing Request Policy
Full details and the link to the survey which is open until Oct 3rd is here: https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/education-admissions-consultation
Three public meetings are scheduled to discuss the proposed policy, taking place on:
- Thursday 4 September 6.30pm to 8pm in Bannockburn Primary School
- Tuesday 16 September 6.30pm to 8pm in McLaren High School
- Wednesday 1 October 6.30pm to 8pm in the Raploch Campus
Any interested party is welcome to attend. Alternative methods of response can be requested by contacting
educ-comments@stirling.gov.uk or by calling 01786 233220.
Stirling’s draft Visitor Levy Scheme.
Using new powers granted by the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024, the draft scheme proposes a 5% levy on overnight stays across all forms of paid visitor accommodation in the Stirling Council area. More information on Stirling’s draft Visitor Levy scheme, including details of drop-in sessions can be found at www.stirling.gov.uk/visitorlevy and on the Engage Stirling platform (survey closes 12th Oct). Paper copies are also available in Stirling Council libraries.
Call for sites and ideas for Stirling’s new Local Development Plan.
Residents, community groups and other key stakeholders will have the opportunity to shape Stirling’s future as the consultation on the area’s new Local Development Plan enters a crucial new phase. This stage of the consultation on the new plan is split into two parts: call for ideas and call for sites.
The call for ideas allows individuals, organisations and community groups – particularly those that have not prepared, or are currently preparing a Local Place Plan – to suggest new uses, improvements or protections for sites or buildings.
The call for sites is a chance for developers, landowners, agents and community groups to proposes sites that could be developed for uses such as housing, employment, retail, leisure, tourism and other infrastructure.
“Please head to the Engage Stirling website to take part in the quick surveys and to find out more information.”
The online surveys will be open until Friday 31 October, with paper copies available in libraries shortly. All submissions will be considered by the planning authority for inclusion in the next Local Development Plan.
Stirling Council and Scottish Gov Surveys Aug/Sep
The following surveys are currently open until either end of August or September – details below:
Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling Consultation Survey
Stirling Council are seeking feedback on the newly-opened Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling project to ensure this transformative active travel infrastructure reflects the needs and priorities of communities and will be a crucial part of Stirling’s future transport network. The new infrastructure will also lay the foundations for future connections to Clackmannanshire and the wider Forth Valley region, some of which are currently out for consultation.
The survey is an opportunity for people to share their thoughts on the current infrastructure, potential improvements and any barriers they face when choosing to travel actively.
Survey Link: https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/folders/walk-cycle-live-stirling
(Open until 31st August 2025)
Further information about the Walk Cycle Live project: (https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/walk-cycle-live-stirling)
Taxi Vehicle and Driver Policy Survey
Stirling residents, and the local taxi trade, are being asked to provide their views on a new Taxi and Private Hire Vehicle and Driver Policy. The policy will ensure minimum operating standards of taxi and private hire vehicles and drivers in the interests of public safety and quality of service.
Proposed changes to the policy include:
- Requirements of age and colour of taxi and private hire vehicles
- Requirements relating to CCTV and dashcam equipment
- Medical fitness standards for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers
- Certification requirements for taxi drivers
- Requirement of foreign conviction checks for taxi and private hire vehicle drivers.
The consultation is open until 24 September and can be completed via Stirling Council’s Engage Stirling platform.
Paper copies of the consultation can be obtained by contacting the Licensing team at civiclicensing@stirling.gov.uk or by popping into your local library or Customer First.
Play Park Survey
The 2021 Programme for Government made a commitment to provide ÂŁ60 million to Local Authorities to renew play parks in Scotland. In this final year of that funding, the Scottish Government is now starting to look towards evaluation of the play park renewal programme, and to aid this, Play Scotland are hosting a public survey. We want to hear from families across Scotland about their local play parks and would be grateful if you could share the survey with your networks and via your social media channels to ensure as wide a reach as possible. The survey will close in September and should only take 5-10 minutes to complete.
Link to survey form: Scotland Play Parks Survey
Co-Op Redevelopment – Update
As we prepare for the short term closure of the local co-op in Bridge of Allan we want to make sure residents have access to all useful information in one place.
As you know, a new store is being developed for opening in 2026 and there are a few things that have to happen to make that possible.
- Saturday 9 August – Co-op store, cash machine and car park close
- Monday 11 August – work begins on the temporary store and Keir St will close to allow for a drainage connection
- Tuesday 26 August – likely pavement closure for BT Openreach works
- Monday 8 September – main work begins
- Early October – temp store, and cash machine, open for the period of the new build
- Spring 2026 – New Store open and parking spaces reopened
We know some residents are worried about shopping during the 6-8 weeks that the store is fully closed. However local shops and businesses have rallied round to make sure most supplies are available in the village. To top up on shopping you can pop in to:
- Allanwater Papers
- Baynes
- Bridge of Allan Hardware
- Cullen’s Butchers
- Strathallan Pharmacy
Stirling food train have also confirmed they’ll be on hand to assist any residents who can’t get to the shops. you can get in touch with them on 01786 450536 to talk about the support they offer.
if you need more help or are looking for some advice both Bridge of Allan Parish Church and St Saviour’s are available to talk through options, as well as the Community Council.
