The community council meets at 7:30PM on the first Monday of every month except July. The venue for the next meetings is the Village Club. Specific meeting details are given at the end of this page.
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Information from First Midland First Bus have written to the Community Council about some ongoing service disruption that is presently affecting our bus network. “We’re experiencing an acute driver shortage...
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Information about closed roads in the Stirling area this morning⚠️UPDATE ON #StormArwen⚠️![]()
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The following roads remain closed:![]()
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⛔ Kings Park![]()
⛔Touch Road – between industrial Park and A811![]()
⛔B824 - Hill of Row![]()
⛔Glen Road, Dunblane![]()
⛔Wallace Road, Dunblane – partial closure![]()
⛔A84 - Deanston Bridge![]()
⛔A821 – Rob Roy Inn to Aberfoyle![]()
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We're still gathering information on more rural parts of #Stirling following a difficult night for our crews and communities.![]()
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More updates to follow.
New funding to help Stirling tenants at risk of eviction![]()
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Stirling Council has been allocated over £100,000 funding to help those in social and private tenancies at risk of becoming homeless.![]()
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This share of the Scottish Government’s new £10m Tenant Grant Fund will further help Stirling Council in preventing evictions which arise as a result of Covid-19 related rent arrears.![]()
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The pandemic has had a significant impact on some people’s ability to maintain rent payments. This financial lifeline enables the council to prevent homelessness and sustain tenancies by reducing, alleviating, or paying off altogether any rent arrears built up during the pandemic.![]()
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The grant does not have to be repaid and is available to all tenants in Council, housing association or privately rented accommodation.![]()
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This is a time-limited scheme available until March 2022 and payment will be made directly to landlords to clear arrears on the understanding that any ongoing legal proceedings to evict a tenant are stopped.![]()
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Any grants awarded to a landlord will be a one-off award, and only arrears accrued between 23 March 2020 and 9 August 2021 are eligible to be paid off. Grants will be used to make a full or partial payment of arrears, depending on individual circumstances, and will be targeted towards current tenants who are at the greatest risk of becoming homeless.![]()
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How to apply![]()
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The Council’s Housing Options Team are responsible for processing applications for this Fund. Tenants may be asked to provide evidence of how the pandemic has impacted their ability to pay their rent.![]()
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If you are a tenant, please call our Housing Options Team on 01786 237900 and ask about the Tenant Grant Fund, or email us at housingoptions@stirling.gov.uk![]()
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Landlords![]()
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Landlords, letting agents or third sector organisations should email requests to housingoptions@stirling.gov.uk and make reference to the Tenant Grant Fund
Copy date for the Nov/Dec Blane Valley Bulletin : 15th November. Please send any submissions to contact@strathblanecc.org.uk
The Bank of Scotland are running drop-in sessions at the McLintock Hall in Balfron, every Friday from 10am til 4pm, until 3rd December. You can speak to their Community Banker for support with any personal or business banking questions.
BBC Scotland’s Debate Night TV programme is returning to Stirling City Centre with a studio audience. ![]()
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"We’re inviting people to apply to join us for our final run of episodes on the evening of Wednesday 10 November 2021." ![]()
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How do I take part?![]()
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Visit www.bbc.co.uk/debatenight and click ‘Apply to the Audience’ then select a location near you. Filling out the online application will take two minutes.![]()
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Why be part of the audience?![]()
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It’s your questions that lead the discussion – the stories and experiences and opinions that you share.![]()
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Debate Night is the only television programme of its kind in Scotland where you can put questions to some of our key decision-makers and public figures.![]()
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Perhaps you run a business or are a frontline worker? You might be a parent, a carer or a student? Retired, self-employed or just starting out in the workplace? Whatever your situation, we want you to apply so Debate Night can hear from as many different voices as possible.
www.bbc.co.uk
Topical debate on the big issues affecting Scotland and beyond.
Timeline PhotosStirling Road Policing Unit would urge you all to Get Ready For Winter. ![]()
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Tyres are critical in our safe road use and are especially important during winter months. ow.ly/Ao7y50GxAmK provides essential advice, encouraging us all to ACT, (Air pressure, Condition, Tread) with some very useful guidance on the use of a 20p coin. #WinterSafety #TyreSafe![]()
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Councillors to discuss £1.5 million funding for two rural bridges in Stirling
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Councillors will this week discuss plans to provide additional funding for essential works to two bridges in rural Stirling.
Timeline Photos💻 Reminder that online public meetings on the future of Buchanan Primary School take place tomorrow (19 Oct)![]()
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💬 Proposals to permanently close the mothballed school are being considered via public consultation.![]()
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📰🔗 Full details on how to attend at: stirling.gov.uk/news/2021/october-2021/public-meetings-on-future-of-buchanan-ps-to-be-held-online/
Another local road closure to be aware of : Mugdock Road will be closed between Drumclog Avenue and the East Dumbartonshire/Stirling Council boundary from Monday the 18th to Friday the 22nd October, between 9.30 am and 3.30 pm each day for BT cabling works. Motorists will be able to access Drumclog car park during this time.
⚠️ EMERGENCY CLOSURE![]()
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📢 Please be aware that the Catter Burn Bridge on the A809 just south of Croftamie has been closed to all vehicles and pedestrians.![]()
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➡️ Diversion routes are currently being put in place. More information will follow. Please drive carefully in the area.
Some information and advice from Stirling CAB about rising energy prices and staying safe this winter.
Please see below for some upcoming roadworks & closures in the area, more details available from: www.stirling.gov.uk or www.tellmescotland.gov.uk![]()
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closure and suspension of parking on Edenkiln Place for its entire length from 0800 hours until 1800 hours from 25-10-21 until 5-11-21 to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works. Emergency services access will be maintained![]()
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closure and suspension of parking on Craigenlay Avenue for its entire length from 0800 hours until 1800 hours from 18-10-21 until 29-10-21 to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works. Emergency services access will be maintained.
Public Information Notices for Scotland | Tellmescotland
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A central portal where you can view Scottish public notices issued by local councils on planning, licensing and roads.