Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on the first draft of Stirling Council’s Climate and Nature Emergency Plan. In October 2019, the Council declared a Climate Emergency and the Plan will be a major driver in Stirling’s efforts to tackle the climate crisis head on. The document Read more
Stirling once again has its own Makar who will promote poetry, reading and writing across the Council area. A Poet, teacher and director with the Scottish Poetry Library, Laura Fyfe has been appointed the Makar for Stirling, which is a ceremonial position that dates back to the 15th Century and Read more
Proposals to tighten the laws around drinking alcohol in public are set to go to consultation. Following concerns raised by local residents and Police Scotland, councillors have approved a report from Stirling Council’s legal team, which advocates a council area-wide consultation on proposed amendments to the Stirling Council Prohibition of Read more
A £1.2 million regeneration project will deliver new infrastructure, technology and services in the heart of Bannockburn to help residents and businesses thrive. Stirling Council is investing in the refurbishment of two prominent Bannockburn buildings, the former RBS branch at Quakerfield and Bannockburn Library, for the benefit of the local Read more
Stirling Council’s Community Engagement Team has published its community response bulletin for February 2021. Highlights this month include: information on easing of COVID restrictions NHS extension of COVID testing fundraising update from Women’s Aid You can download a copy of the bulletin here
Stirling Council housing rents will remain among the lowest in Scotland after Councillors approved a marginal 1.3% increase for the year ahead. The minor rise will see the average rent of a Council property increase by 98p per week, from £75.77 to £76.75 over a 48-week period. Council tenants were Read more
Residents across Stirling will shortly receive a letter with details of the Council’s new Garden Waste Recycling Permit. From 19 April, garden waste will only be collected from brown bins with a valid permit on display. The annual permit will cost £35 (£1.45 per collection) and is required to be Read more
Stirling Council has committed more than £23million of investment in Council housing across communities in the coming financial year. The plans were approved at a special budget meeting yesterday (25 Feb) and include almost £15m to build around 130 new homes. The total investment of £23.237M underlines the Council’s commitment Read more
More than £1.7 million has been committed to 58 community and business projects in rural Stirling as part of the Forth Valley and Lomond LEADER programme. The LEADER programme aims to help innovative, locally driven, bottom-up projects that will support the local community and develop the rural economy. Since 2015, Read more
If you would like the opportunity to make a difference to the lives of local vulnerable children, Stirling Council would like to hear from you. The local authority is on the lookout for more full-time Enhanced Foster Carers to join their small, committed and caring team. Enhanced Foster Carers look Read more