by Communications TEAM | Mar 21, 2026 | Announcement
We have received this from the Immunisation Team at Stirling Community Hospital
“Scottish Ambulance service mobile vaccination unit will be visiting to offer anyone who is eligible their Spring booster covid Vaccination, we will also have Shingles, pneumococcal and RSV vaccination to whoever may be eligible. Please see NHS inform to find any information you may require. The SAS vehicle will attend Springkerse Homeless unit on Thursday 30th April 2026 From 1330-1530pm.
No appointment required.
Andrea Murray, Senior Staff Nurse, Immunisation Team , Stirling Community Hospital”
by Communications TEAM | Mar 21, 2026 | Announcement
We have received details of this campaign about underage drinking and a survey:
Details of the campaign are here: https://www.communityalcoholpartnerships.co.uk/post/new-local-partnershuip-that-will-highlight-the-risks-of-underage-drinking-launches-in-bridge-of-allan-and-dunblane
Do you stay in Dublane or the Bridge of Allan? If so, then please take a few minutes to complete our residents’ survey and tell us about young people drinking alcohol in your area. The survey can be completed here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NNQVC69
Survey Leaflets Residents survey - Dunblane and the Bridge of Allan
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 14, 2026 | Announcement
Stirling Council have provided an update on the Cornton Road Closure:
Cornton Road (from the junction of Causewayhead Road to Haugh Road) will remain closed to allow Scottish Water to carry out emergency repairs.
A large void has opened beneath the road caused by a burst water main which has also caused damage to a manhole. It is anticipated that these emergency works will take eight weeks to complete and the road will remain closed throughout.
As a result of these emergencies, scheduled overnight works by Network Rail at the Level Crossing on 14 March have been postponed. Cornton Road (from the junction of Causewayhead Road to Haugh Road) will remain closed to allow Scottish Water to carry out the necessary emergency repairs.
Full information on the repairs is available on the Scottish Water website:
www.scottishwater.co.uk/in-your-area/investments-in-your-area/060326-cornton-road-stirling-sewer-repair
All bus services that are currently being diverted due to the Cornton Road closure will continue to operate via Causewayhead but will be subject to delays.
UL (Unilink) and 51/52 (Hillfoot) services will continue to operate as usual via Causewayhead Road, subject to delays – full information is available on the McGill’s website: https://www.mcgillsscotlandeast.co.uk/service-updates
We thank motorists for their patience and understanding during this period of disruption.
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 26, 2026 | Announcement
“Stirling Council flooding team would like to invite all those interested to attend our upcoming engagement events for the Bridge of Allan Flood Protection Scheme at the Bridge of Allan Library in February/March. “
Forthcoming drop in sessions at the Bridge of Allan Library:
- Monday March 2nd 2pm – 5pm
- Tues March 3rd, 3.30 – 6.30pm
Online Microsoft teams: Mon 9th March 7pm – 8pm (details in poster linked below)
The Bridge of Allan Flood Protection Scheme is now in the
final stages of detailed design. The drop in sessions will
provide information on the current status and next steps. The
project is due for construction from June 2026, lasting approx.
18 months.
Further info in this poster from Stirling Council
