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/
by Communications TEAM | Sep 2, 2025 | Announcement, News
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.
