Plans to build 85 new houses on land near Pirnhall in Stirling, including 21 affordable homes, have been given the green light. Members of Stirling Council’s Planning and Regulation Panel approved an application by developers Bellway Homes for land between Croftside Farm and Hillhead Farm near Pirnhall interchange. Along with Read more…
Stirling Council is delivering on its promise of free entry to The National Wallace Monument for all residents after the landmark returned to Council control. With online tickets sales now open, residents can take advantage of the special offer from the Council following the challenging year just passed. The offer Read more…
A consultation on the expansion of Stirling’s secondary specialist provision for young people with additional support needs (ASN) is underway. Stirling’s Councillors approved the move at a recent meeting of the Children and Young People Committee. A report presented at the committee highlighted the long-term increase in the number of Read more…
Stirling Council is urging visitors to be responsible this weekend as travel restrictions are lifted. The ‘stay local’ message from the Scottish Government ended today, 16 April, meaning people can travel anywhere within Scotland for outdoor socialising, recreation and exercise. The accelerated change is expected to bring an early influx Read more…
The Coronavirus community testing unit will return to Cowie this Thursday 15th April for residents across Stirling. Rapid Coronavirus testing will available from Thursday 15th April – Sunday 18th April for people who do not currently have Coronavirus symptoms. All residents who don’t have any of the three COVID-19 symptoms (a Read more…
More than 14,000 Garden Waste and Recycling Permits have been purchased by Stirling residents in just over a month. In addition, households eligible for the concession scheme will receive their permit automatically in time for the service starting on 19 April. From this date, garden waste will only be collected Read more…
Stirling Council’s hugely popular ‘Select and Collect’ book lending service will reopen for book requests on Tuesday 6th April. Information on the times and dates to use the ‘Select and Collect’ service at our various libraries is available at https://www.stirling.gov.uk/libraries-archives/library-select-and-collect/. Up until Christmas, Stirling Libraries had issued more than 51,000 Read more…
Stirling Council’s roll out of free Chromebooks has been expanded to now include all Primary five pupils. The latest development of the local authority’s ambitious digital drive means all children and young people in P5-S6 (7,233) have taken delivery of a Chromebook, while all Primary and Secondary school teachers and Read more…
Stirling’s second Coronavirus community testing unit will go live in Callander this Thursday for residents across the region. Rapid Coronavirus testing will available from Thursday 1st April – Saturday 3rd April for people throughout Stirling who do not currently have Coronavirus symptoms. Residents who don’t have any of the three Read more…
Virtual drop-in sessions have been organised for the public to find out more about Stirling’s Council’s Climate and Nature Emergency Plan. Residents and businesses are being asked for their views on the first draft of the Plan, which will be key in Stirling’s efforts to tackle the climate crisis. As Read more…