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June 2022
Living Streets - School Street Closure Trial Report
You can find the summary report from Living Streets regarding the School Street Closure Trial here. Do let me know your thoughts once you have gone through it.
Stirling Council have informed us that Living Streets are looking at setting up a meeting with everyone in the next month or so, before publishing the final report, they will discuss the results further including the next steps.
June 2022
Why 20mph?
Last year a number of street in Riverside were made into 20mph speed limit. The feedback from this change has been largely positive with the community agreeing that these streets should have a l20mph limit. It has also been noticed that this is not always adhered to.
Ashleigh has written an article on why 20 is plenty - and healthier, safer and quieter. Read it here.
June 2022
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
21st June - Stirling marks city status anniversary with exciting cultural programme
May 2022
Active Travel - A Message From Ashleigh
Summer is here and hopefully this will mean more people choosing Active Travel in and around Riverside.
There is a huge list of things we need to see changed in Riverside in order to make Active Travel a better option for everyone, and I need to take this moment to thank Di for her hard work on the Active Travel Survey.
We have a great list of things to start dreaming about and working on.
Read the rest of the message here.
May 2022
School Streets - Follow Up Survey
Following on from the school streets road closure trail, Living Streets are looking for feedback. The information gathered will be used to make reccomendations on what the next step should be.
You can complete the survey here.
May 2022
Stirling Council Community Development News Bulletin
Welcome to our next issue. Visit our Community Development page and read this month’s CDNews Bulletin.
This issue includes
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Covid Information
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Ukraine Support
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Energy Help and Support
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Suicide Prevention
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Funding opportunities
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Consultations
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New Bannockburn Enterprise Hub
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Our Communities – Doune & Deanston Story Trail
And more.
May 2022
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
17th May - Council raises awareness of Giant Hogweed dangers
May 2022
Abbey Road - On Street Residential Charge Scheme
Stirling Council have been offered grant funding from the On Street Residential Charge Scheme. This aim of this funding is to provide public charging provision in areas where residents are unable to install home chargers.
The funder has agreed to fund 4 charging bays on Abbey Road, as there is a suitable Scottish Power connection point in close proximity. To minimise the impact on pavement space a to use a new style of charger that is housed below ground and mounted on a bollard has been proposed. Each charger can charge two cars at once therefore we will install 2 of these bollards to serve 4 spaces.
As well as reduced impact on footpaths, the chargers are also made from recycled materials and are endorsed by Disabled Motoring UK for their accessibility.
The installs will not occur until later in the summer once all the necessary permits are approved, however if the community council has any questions they would like to raise please get in touch via the evchargers@stirling.gov.uk mailbox.
April 2022
Scottish Water Newsletter
Scottish Water is delighted to share with you the Spring edition of the Scottish Water Digital Newsletter for 2022.
They hope you enjoy this round-up of significant investment and innovation highlights. This spotlights the work we are doing to ensure we continue to provide our customers with resilient, excellent quality water and waste water services, while improving our assets, tackling the impacts of climate change, and reaching our Net Zero by 2040 target.
April 2022
Scottish Water Newsletter
Scottish Water is delighted to share with you the Spring edition of the Scottish Water Digital Newsletter for 2022.
They hope you enjoy this round-up of significant investment and innovation highlights. This spotlights the work we are doing to ensure we continue to provide our customers with resilient, excellent quality water and waste water services, while improving our assets, tackling the impacts of climate change, and reaching our Net Zero by 2040 target.
April 2022
NHS Share, The Scottish Health Research Register & Biobank
SHARE is a register of volunteers (11+ yrs) who are interested in research for improving healthcare. They aim to help people find health research projects which are relevant to them and are looking for volunteers to join.
Find more information here.
April 2022
Temporary Suspension of Parking - Riverside
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Ferry Orchard, Ladysneuk Road, Cambuskenneth and Abbey Road, Dean Crescent, Forrest Road and Riverside Drive, Riverside) (Temporary Suspension of Parking) Order 2022 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 22-4-22.
This Order will suspend the parking on:
Abbey Road On both sides of the road from its junction with Riverside Drive to its junction with Meadow Place,
Dean Crescent On both sides of the road for its entire length,
Ferry Orchard On both sides of the road for its entire length,
Forrest Road On both sides of the road for its entire length,
Ladysneuk Road On both sides of the road from its junction with North Street to the north boundary line of Property No 23,
Riverside Drive On both sides of the road for its entire length from 0800 hours until 1600 hours from 16-5-22 until 1-7-22 to facilitate SGN works.
Find map here.
NB – Rolling works, signing on-street will advise what section of parking is suspended at any time.
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.
April 2022
Neighbourhood Networks
Neighbourhood Networks is a member led organisation that encourages people to make new friends, build connections and learn and share new skills. The group work with people who may be isolated or at risk of isolation and are looking for people to join in. More information here.
April 2022
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
13th April - Stirling bids farewell to refugee children from Ukraine
April 2022
Dean Crescent - Upgrade of Gas Network
Stirling Council will shortly begin work to upgrade our gas network within the Dean Crescent area of Stirling.
This essential work involves the replacement of 1400m of old, metal gas mains with new plastic pipe, ensuring a continued safe and reliable gas supply to the local community. It will also ensure our network is ready for green sources of energy, such as hydrogen, in future.
The planned our work is in close consultation with the local authorities to reduce disruption as much as possible. Our project will begin on Monday 9 May and will be carried out by our contractor George Ritchie, Utilities on our behalf and will take approximately seven weeks to complete.
During these operations parking restrictions will be in place allowing safe access to our existing pipework. Works will start in the Dean Crescent area before heading east into Cambuskenneth.
Affected street:
· Dean Crescent (both sides), Stirling between junction with Riverside Drive & Forth Street
· Forrest Road (both sides) between junctions with Dean Crescent & Edward Road
· Riverside Drive (both sides) between Sutherland Drive and Abbey Mill
· Abbey Road (both sides) between Abbey Mill & Cooperage Quay
· Forth Place outside 25-29
· Ferry Orchard, Cambuskenneth (both sides full street)
· Ladysneuk Road, Cambuskenneth (both sides) between 9 and 23
Emergency vehicle access will be maintained throughout our works.
Stirling Council will be working closely with the Scottish Government and public bodies to make sure we’re working in line with expert advice during the coronavirus outbreak. We have extra safety precautions in place to protect our colleagues and our customers from catching or spreading the virus as we carry out our safety-critical project.
Stirling Council are writing to residents and other local stakeholders to make them aware of our project and explain the details of our work. Please feel free to also share this information with anyone you think may be impacted by our project.
If you have any specific enquiries about this project, please call us on 0800 912 1700 and our customer experience team will be happy to help.
Stirling Council will be working as quickly as possible to complete our work, and will be making every effort to minimise inconvenience to the local community and commuters.
April 2022
Wellbeing Scotland, Alloa - Befriendly Oppertunity
Wellbeing Scotland, Alloa are looking to recruit more Befrienders for the Stirling and Clackmannanshire areas. You can find a description of the role here.
You can contact Jean Ferguson by or telephone 07546500337 if you have any questions or would like to apply.
March 2022
CDNews Bulletin - Ukraine Special
Visit our Community Development page and read CDNews – Ukraine Special
March 2022
Stirling Orchestra - Witches and Wizards Concert
Hello! We'd like to let you know about our next concert on Sunday 8th May - A concert of Witches & Wizards. This concert follows our succesful family-style format of shorter, less formal performances, guaranteed to be enjoyed by all generations of the family.
We will take you on a tour of Witches & Wizards, including Harry Potter, Tam O'Shanter, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Wizard of Oz and more. We will have space on the dance floor for kids to get up and dance along to the music. Come dressed as your favourite wizard or witch...just don't cast a spell on the orchestra!
There are two concert times to choose from - 3:30pm or 6pm and each concert will last about 75 minutes.
Tickets are available via the Tolbooth and Albert Halls box offices, or online at www.stirlingevents.org
March 2022
CDNews Bulletin - 7
Visit our Community Development page and read this month’s CDNews Bulletin.
This issue includes
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Cyber Attacks
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Covid Information
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Ukraine Support
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Funding opportunities
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Digital Inclusion Team
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Reanimate - Looking for a New Home
And more.
March 2022
M9 Junction 10 SB Resurfacing Works
The works on the M876 Junction 2 Eastbound Offslip will now start Monday 28th of March with no works programmed for the Tuesday night.
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is planning to carry out essential resurfacing works on a section of the M9 southbound at Junction 10 between the off-slip and on-slip. Please find the enclosed location plan for clarity.
The works have been provisionally programmed to commence on Thursday 24th March 2022 for a duration of 1 night between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00.
To ensure the safety of the workforce and members of the travelling public it is necessary to close the M9 Southbound between Junction 11 (Keir Roundabout) and Junction 9 during the works.
During this period of closure, a signed diversion route will be in place travelling southbound via Kier Roundabout (Junction 11), A9, A907, A91 and the A9 before re-joining M9 southbound at Junction 9. A location plan showing this diversion route is attached. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times and all traffic management will be removed out with working hours.
If you require any further information or would like to comment on any of the proposed works please do not hesitate to contact Barrie Harrison by email at SEConsultationroads@bearscotland.co.uk.
March 2022
Scottish Men's Shed Association
Not just for OAP's !
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association exists to empower men to become engaged, in a healthy way, by voluntarily creating their own Men’s Sheds in their local communities across Scotland. They are promoting Men's sheds to all men over 18 in Scotland - so they have access to, and the opportunity to attend, a Men’s Shed in their local area, to reduce social isolation and improve men’s health and wellbeing.
If you know a man, let them know. To find out more...
Join the SMSA for FREE today at https://scottishmsa.org.uk/individual-membership-application
Find your local Men’s Shed today at https://scottishmsa.org.uk/find-a-shed
Scottish Men’s Sheds Association Visit their website at www.scottishmsa.org.uk
March 2022
Living Streets - School Streets Road Closure - TRO Application
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Alexandra Place, Edward Avenue, Edward Road, Forrest Road, Riverside) (Temporary Closure – Amendment) Order 2022 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 11-3-22
This Order will close:
Alexandra Place From its junction with Dean Crescent to its junction with Argyll Avenue;
Edward Avenue From its junction with Alexandra Place to its junction with Millar Place;
Edward Road From its junction with James Street to its junction with Forrest Road; and,
Forrest Road From its junction with Dean Crescent to its junction with Argyll Avenue from 0830 hours until 0915 hours and from 1445 hours until 1530 hours from 29 – 31-3-22 to facilitate a school street trial.
Find the map here.
Residents, Blue Badge Holders, School Transport and Emergency service access will be maintained.
Alternative Routes: n/a
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.
March 2022
M9 Junction 10 SB Resurfacing Works
The works on the M876 Junction 2 Eastbound Offslip will now start Monday 28th of March with no works programmed for the Tuesday night.
BEAR Scotland, acting on behalf of Transport Scotland, is planning to carry out essential resurfacing works on a section of the M9 southbound at Junction 10 between the off-slip and on-slip. Please find the enclosed location plan for clarity.
The works have been provisionally programmed to commence on Thursday 24th March 2022 for a duration of 1 night between the hours of 19:30 and 06:00.
To ensure the safety of the workforce and members of the travelling public it is necessary to close the M9 Southbound between Junction 11 (Keir Roundabout) and Junction 9 during the works.
During this period of closure, a signed diversion route will be in place travelling southbound via Kier Roundabout (Junction 11), A9, A907, A91 and the A9 before re-joining M9 southbound at Junction 9. A location plan showing this diversion route is attached. Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times and all traffic management will be removed out with working hours.
If you require any further information or would like to comment on any of the proposed works please do not hesitate to contact Barrie Harrison by email at SEConsultationroads@bearscotland.co.uk.
March 2022
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
8th March - Pedal Power to breathe new life into Stirling’s businesses and communities with City Region Deal project
3rd March - Bold vision in new economic strategy for Stirling
March 2022
SEPA Flood Risk Management Plans
Riverside Community Council submitted a comment on this plan, You can find it here.
SEPA has now published a digest of responses received to the consultation, in which we present the outcomes of the consultation, the changes made to the Plans as a result, and address issues raised in the consultation responses. The digest document can be viewed using the link on the Flood Risk Management Plans and Local Flood Risk Management Plans consultation webpage (sepa.org.uk)
The Flood Risk Management Plans have now been finalised and published on the Flood Risk Management Plans webpage (sepa.org.uk)
March 2022
Living Streets - School Streets Road Closure
A trail school streets road closures has been agreed for three days before the school Easter Holidays, on the 29th, 30th and 31st of March.
Living Streets has a dedicated web page to share information on this event. You can find it here.
March 2022
No Waiting At Any Time - Ronald Place/Forth Crescent
The COUNCIL propose to make The Stirling Council (Forth Crescent / Ronald Place, Riverside) (Prohibition of Waiting) Order 2022 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).
This Order proposes to:-
Introduce no waiting at any time restrictions on Forth Crescent and Ronald Place to prevent indiscriminate parking which reduces visibility and manoeuvring space for motorists when trying to turn. The east section of Forth Crescent is a dead end, while the west section if a one-way system eastwards.
Find map here.
Further details can be requested by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.
Objectors should send their reasons in writing to the Senior Manager, Environment and Place by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk quoting reference TM/6 – SRO/2022(78) by 23-3-22.
February 2022
CDNews Bulletin February 22 – Issue 6
Visit our Community Development page and read this month’s CDNews Bulletin.
This issue includes
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Energy Concerns - workshops
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Covid Information
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Small Print Book Festival
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Fall Prevention – Fall Fighters
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Consultations – Covid Recovery
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Funding opportunities
And more.
February 2022
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
25th - Read all about it…Popular children’s book festival is back for 2022
21st Feb - Council Covid Recovery consultation underway
16th Feb - Storm Dudley Waste Service Update
15th Feb - Changes to developer contributions in Stirling passes first hurdle
14th Feb - Festival of Care to Underline Council’s Corporate Parent Responsibilities - POSTPONED
10th Feb - Free Period Products in Stirling Locations Listed on New App
7th Feb - Warning Issued Over Illegal Disposable Electronic Cigarettes
2nd Feb - Regional Digital Hubs to Benefit from £2m City Region Deal Funding
February 2022
Disabled Parking Bays - Alexandra Place
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (On-Street Parking Spaces for Disabled Persons No’s 6-8,10-17) Order 2022 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 on 17-2-22.
The Order will introduce disabled parking as follows:-
10 Alexandra Place, Riverside – TM/6 – SRO/2022(13)
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.
Anyone wishing to question the validity of this order, should write to the Court of Session within 6 weeks of 17-2-22.
www.stirling.gov.uk or www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
February 2022
Communities Planning and Building Cycle Paths Talk
The Forth Valley and Lomond Local Action Group is organising the first of their Shared Learning events which is now ready for booking.
The topic is Communities Planning and Building Cycle Paths and the date is 15 February 2022 at 6pm (runs until 7pm)
There will be speakers from Gargunnock, St Fillans and Strathblane who have all built or are at advanced stage of planning their cycle paths. This event is expected to be of particular interest to our rural communities, but communities from the city area may also be interested.
If you would like to attend please book here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fvl-community-paths-event-tickets-262706751967
January 2022
Police Scotland - STOP Unit Special Bulletin
Police Scotland have today shared with us the attached information. The alert relates to black or grey "Xanax" tablets or bars that have been found in circulation in both Tayside and the Borders. A STOP Unit special bulletin is produced rarely and only if there is information suggesting that there is an increased and potentially significant threat to the safety and wellbeing of communities.
In partnership with our Police colleagues, we are asking that every opportunity is taken to highlight the dangers of illicitly manufactured substances and the risks associated with polysubstance use. Please also share the information as appropriate.
For anyone requiring further support with someone they are working with, CGL can be contacted on 0808 196 2188.
Please continue to use existing channels for highlighting any issues of concern that you may become aware of locally.
January 2022
ASN & WEllbeing Team - Relief Drivers
The ASN & Wellbeing team are looking for relief drivers for the In house ASN school transport. Relief drivers will be responsible for the safe transportation by vehicle (Minibus/Electric People Carrier) of schoolchildren who will often have additional support needs and disabilities to and from school establishments. A full driving licence is essential, D category is highly desirable.
Please see more details/apply via the link below:
January 2022
CDNews Bulletin January 22 – Issue 5
Visit our Community Development page and read this month’s CDNews Bulletin.
This issue includes
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New Poverty Report
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Covid Information - Guidance Easing
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Free Bus Travel for Young People
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Redundancy Support
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City of Culture Bid
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Funding opportunities
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Our Community – Killin Lights Up
And more.
January 2022
Stirling Council - Storm Arwen Response
Storm Arwen caused damage and disruption to several Stirling communities. During the Storm, Stirling Council worked with our partners and communities as part of a multi-agency response, to provide support during this difficult time. After every incident, we want to learn and develop processes based on your feedback, to inform future response plans.
Stirling Council would like to hear about your experiences and how you and your colleagues were affected. They will use your feedback via our survey to improve future partnership and community responses.
January 2022
Living Advent Windows - Success!
The windows were fantastic with over 70 houses taking part - it was a joy to walk round the festive streets of Riverside and it's incredible that we managed to raise the money needed.
With a huge thanks to the generosity of those who participated and donated to the Living Advent Windows in December three new batteries and three new pads were installed in our defibrillators, making these life saving equipment functional and ready to save a life.
January 2022
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
28th Jan - Clackmannanshire and Stirling HSCP Team Shortlisted for COSLA Award
28th Jan - Mental Wellbeing Fund to Support Children and Young People Launched
18th Jan - Reuse Hub for Unwanted Items to Help Reduce Landfill Waste
10th Jan - Nominations sought for 2022 Provost Awards focusing on Coronavirus heroes
5th Jan - Young Person’s Free Bus Travel Scheme
January 2022
COVID Vaccine Drop In Clinics
Please refer to details of local drop-in clinics for this weekend and next week including a drop-in clinic in Bo’ness on Monday as detailed below.
NHS Forth Valley Occupational Health are linking with staff at Bo’ness Community Hospital but anything you could do to link with your local community council or other local groups, friends, relatives, neighbours in your area would be really helpful to raise awareness and encourage good uptake levels.
There are likely to be two mobile bus clinics in Clackmannanshire next Tuesday and Thursday but details have still to be confirmed and I will forward these on.
Monday 17 January 2022
8-30AM - 6.00PM
Bo'ness Town Hall, Glebe Park, Stewart Avenue, Bo'ness, EH51 9NJ
Friday 14 January to Sunday 23 January 2022
8-30AM - 7.00PM
Stirling Health & Care Village
Falkirk Community Hospital
Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre
Tuesday 18 January, Wednesday 19 January & Thursday 20 January 2022
8-30am - 7.00pm
Stirling University (Pathfoot Building)
January 2022
Lovers Walk Closure - Traffic Order
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Lovers Walk, Riverside, Stirling) (Temporary Closure) Order 2022 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 4-2-22.
The ORDER will close:-
Lovers Walk From its junction with Deans Crescent to the access of the ambulance station from 28-2-22 until 19-10-22 to facilitate the installation of scaffolding and setting up and maintaining a site compound.
Emergency Service access will be maintained.
Alternative Route: via Customs Roundabout, Union Street, Lower Bridge Street, Cowane Street, Goosecroft Road, Seaforth Place, Shore Road, Forth Street and vice versa Find map here.
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.
December 2021
Disabled Parking Bays - Forrest Road
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (On-Street Parking Spaces for Disabled Persons) (Forrest Road, Riverside, Stirling) Order 2021 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 on 17-12-21.
The Order will introduce disabled parking as follows:-
Forrest Road, Riverside – TM/6 – SRO/2021(337)
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.
Anyone wishing to question the validity of this order, should write to the Court of Session within 6 weeks of 17-12-21.
December 2021
Community Development Bulletin
CDNews Bulletin December 21
Visit our Community Development page and read this month’s CDNews Bulletin.
This issue includes
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Covid Information - new Guidance
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Keeping Well this Winter
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25 words for 2025 – call for entries
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Consultations –some ending soon
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Cyber Corner – NHS Scam
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Funding opportunities
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Riding for the Disabled Appeal
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Our Community – Fallin Conversation
And more.
This is our last Bulletin for 2021 so we would just like to wish everyone a happy and safe Christmas and New Year.
December 2021
Winter Health Update
Winter is a very busy time for the NHS, especially over the festive season.
Please help by only attending the Emergency Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital if you have a serious illness or injury.
Details of other health services and support available are listed here.
December 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
24th Dec - Free School Meal Provision to Extend to P5s in New Year
22nd Dec - Businesses urged to back Stirling’s UK City of Culture Bid
17th Dec - Deputations Procedure agreed by Council
15th Dec - New Council website undergoes final public testing
14th Dec - Council on-track with Key Priorities work
10th Dec - Households encouraged to recycle as festive bin collection dates announced
10th Dec - Annual Gender Based Violence Campaign Comes to a Close
7th Dec - Stirling citizens given chance to shape City of Culture bid
7th Dec - UK City of Culture 2025 - Stirling's Bid
6th Dec - Over £1m of funding awarded for historic City Centre conservation projects
December 2021
Stirling Hogmany Celebrations
Celebrate Hogmanay with all the family in Stirling, with something for all ages. Enjoy live music and family ceilidhs at The Tolbooth or have fun at our new Stirling’s Hogmanay Family Day at the Albert Halls.
Bring in the bells watching a spectacular fireworks display from the National Wallace Monument – watch locally around Stirling or live on BBC1 Scotland.
There will be a short fireworks display from the National Wallace Monument at midnight on 31 December.
There will be no designated viewing area and spectators are encouraged to watch from where they are or live on BBC1 Scotland. There will be no fireworks from Stirling Castle.
December 2021
Motorway Closure 21st December
Further to the BEAR consultation letter sent out on 01/11/2021, the proposed diversion route on the M9 will now be closed southbound at Keir Roundabout (Junction 11) with a signed diversion route in place via A9, A907, A91 and the A9 before re-joining the M9 southbound at Junction 9. ensuring the safety of workers and road users.
November 2021
Community Development Bulletin
Visit Stirling Council's Community Development page and read this month’s CDNews Bulletin.
This issue includes
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A Little Self-Care this Winter
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Covid Information - Mobile Testing Dates
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Winter Warmer Advice
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Credit Unions
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Cyber Corner - Accessibility
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Funding opportunities
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Stirling Lottery Funding
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Our Community – Killearn Heritage Trail
And more.
November 2021
Scottish Water - Be Winter Ready
Scottish Water is encouraging customers in communities across Scotland to prepare their homes for winter.
Our winter advice advises anyone with a home, holiday home or business premises to take action to heat, insulate and protect their properties.
Visit www.scottishwater.co.uk/winter where you can find winter information, films and advice.
Further information can be found online about your pipework responsibilities, visit www.scottishwater.co.uk/responsibility
Follow us on twitter @scottish_water and facebook.com/scottishwater
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish you a safe and happy winter season.
Scottish Water Team
November 2021
Disabled Parking Bays - Forrest Road
The COUNCIL propose to make The Stirling Council (On-Street Parking Spaces for Disabled Persons) (Forrest Road, Riverside, Stirling) Order 2021 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The Order will introduce disabled parking as follows:-
Forrest Road, Riverside – TM/6 – SRO/2021(337), map here.
Further details can be requested by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk for three weeks from 17-11-21.
Objectors should send their reasons in writing to the Senior Manager, Environment and Place by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk quoting the reference number by 8-12-21.
November 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
23rd Nov - Stirling Food Partnership to be Reinstated to Bring Good Food for All
16th Nov - Stirling Council to introduce local authority diversity charter
16th Nov - Stirling Council announces programme of festive events
16th Nov - New funding to help Stirling tenants at risk of eviction
2nd Nov - Council launches winter service with a reminder to residents
Winter 2021
Riverside Living Advent Windows
The Advent Windows are coming back - bringing light and joy to Riverside during the dark winter days and raising much needed funds for the vital defibrillators.
If you would like to join in, please contact Fiona Dyet on 07828 882077.
October 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
27th October - COP26 brings climate conversation to communities - find out more here.
25th October - Licensing Board Statement on drink spiking - find out more here.
18th October - Community Covid Testing available across Stirling every day this week - Find out more here.
15th October - Work starts next week on Burghmuir Road underpass - Find out more here.
13th October - Public meetings on future of Buchanan PS to be held online - Find out more here.
11th October - Planning Permission Approved for Affordable Housing in Killearn - Find out more here.
11th October - Dementia Training and Funding Scheme Goes Live - Find out more here.
8th October - Stirling to represent Scotland in UK City of Culture 2025 bid - Find out more here.
6th October - Stirling Science Festival to Return for Second Year - Find out more here.
5th October - Council meetings now streamed live on YouTube - Find out more here.
4th October - Mobile COVID Testing at different Stirling locations every day this week - Find out more here.
4th October - Residents Making Their Voices Heard in Budget Conversation - Find out more here.
September 2021
Riverside Bowling Club
Please enjoy the most recent newsletter from Riverside Bowling Club here.
September 2021
Riverside Bowling Club
The Riverside Bowling Club are delighted to announce that their refurbished clubhouse is nearly finished and has heating at long last.
They are now in the position to be inviting weekly booking to make use of the lovely, warm space. Enjoy these photos of the refurbishment.
Any interested parties interested in making a booking please contact John Miller on mobile 07709 058642 or e-mail johntmillar@aol.co.uk,
September 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
A New Economic Strategy for Stirling - Survey - find out more here.
Common Good Register goes out for consultation - find out more here.
Survey shows Wallace Monument is a hit with visitors - find out more here.
Budget Conversation launched as Council faces £29M shortfall - find out more here.
Public asked to review new Council website - find out more here.
Stirling Council to sign global Glasgow Food and Climate Declaration - find out more here.
Stirling’s hidden gems open their doors to visitors this week - find out more here.
Public consultation opens on permanent closure of Buchanan PS - find out more here.
Consultation on Gaelic language goes live - find out more here.
New Bin Collection Calendars - find out more here.
October 2021
SEPA - Flooding Consultation
Stirling Council is encouraging residents to offer their views on actions that can be taken to tackle the risk of flooding in local areas.
Working in collaboration with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and other key partners, Stirling Council is the lead local authority for the Forth Local Plan District Consultation. There are 14 district consultations across Scotland being co-ordinated between SEPA and local authorities.
Find out more here and visit the website here.
Riverside Community Council will be submitting a comment on this consultation - please get in touch if you would like to be part of the group or of you have anything you would like to contribute.
September 2021
Stirling Council - Public Procession Notification - 12th September 2021
Stirling Council has received a Notification submitted in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, as amended. Please find here a Notice of Public Procession for this notification for your information.
Proposed route: Starting at the Peak, Forthside, Forth St, Dean Crescent, Queenshaugh Drive, Riverside Drive, Waverley Crescent, into Cambuskenneth at South Street, Ferry Orchard, Ladysneuk Road, a turn on the Broom Farm Road and returning via Abbey Road, Forth Crescent, Shore Road and Forthside Road East to the Peak.
The Notification has been considered in terms of the expected Covid Restrictions to be in place on the date of the Procession.
This will be reviewed again in the lead up to the procession date.
August 2021
Active Travel Workshop with Robyn
You are invited to abbey road market for a workshop on active travel. Have your say in how you travel around. It should be fun as well as serious.
Robyn who is a postgraduate is helping the community council with information as part of her active travel research project:
https://forms.gle/HzzVprrBug2SfP45A
All invited to a workshop to discuss the findings of the research. It is open to anyone, even if you weren’t involved in the walk-around interviews.
Friday 3rd of September at the Abbey Road Market in Riverside, from 6.30pm and is expected to last between 1 and 2 hours.
Robyn says, ”During the workshop, we will complete a mapping exercise and reactionary based exercise with photographs from around Riverside, more details are included in the attached participant information sheet. It will result in a visual.
August 2021
Scottish Water - Road Closures
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Cooperage Quay, Riverside, Stirling) (Temporary Closure) Order 2021 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 20-8-21.
This Order will close:
Cooperage Quay The north-south section from the junction of the east-west section in a southerly direction to the southern side of the junction of Cask Crescent from 0930 hours until 1530 hours on 13-9-21 to facilitate Scottish Water works.
Emergency Service access will be maintained. Access will be maintained for residents at 15 minute intervals
Alternative Routes: n/a.
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Abbotsford Place / Shiphaugh Place, Riverside, Stirling) (Temporary Suspension of Parking) Order 2021 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 20-8-21.
The ORDER suspends the parking on:
Abbotsford Place Both sides thereof from its junction with Millar Place to its junction with Waverley Crescent, and;
Shiphaugh Place Both sides thereof from a point adjacent to the boundary between no.1 and no. 3/5 and the boundary between no. 28 and no. 30 from 0930 hours until 1530 hours on 13-9-21 to facilitate Scottish Water works.
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.
www.stirling.gov.uk or www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
August 2021
Riverside - Active Travel Research
Robyn, the MSc student from Stirling Uni, who has supported us throughout our Travel-Light Project is conducting research to "identify motivations and barriers to the uptake of active travel behaviours in Riverside, Stirling, and to evaluate potential pathways to greater participation of active travel". She is looking for residents, or people who frequently travel via Riverside, by walking, cycling and wheeling, to participate in a 'walking interview' in Riverside.
There is a sign-up form at https://forms.gle/sdbAJqJdvPrz8AHS6.
If you have any questions, then please email her via the form.
August 2021
Stirling Council - Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling Consultation
A public consultation on proposals to revolutionise travel by foot and bike in neighbourhoods south of Stirling city centre is now live.
Residents are being asked for their views on the City Centre South project, which is looking at ways to make it easier and more attractive for people of all abilities to move sustainably around, benefitting all local communities.
Find out more here and visit Stirling Council's Engage website to have your say.
August 2021
Police Scotland - Body Camera Consultations
Police Scotland recently asked the public for their views on our Armed Police Officers using body worn video cameras to record certain incidents. Almost 9,000 people took part in a national survey and the majority thought the use of body worn video cameras would increase trust and confidence in the police and make them feel safer.
The response was so positive, we are now considering giving these cameras to police officers and staff, in other roles across Scotland. This means that cameras would be worn on their uniform to record what they see and hear in certain situations so everyone involved has a clearer picture of exactly what happened.
The consultation is an opportunity for the public to be part of an ongoing conversation to help shape the use of Body Worn Video cameras by police officers and staff when interacting with communities in Scotland. Your views will help inform protocols, code of practice and training to ensure that things are done in an appropriate and proportionate way, each and every time.
Please take some time to take part in the national survey by visiting the Body Worn Video pages at scotland.police.uk or using the link:
August 2021
Stirling Council - Public Procession Notification - 12th September 2021
Stirling Council has received a Notification submitted in terms of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, as amended. Please find here a Notice of Public Procession for this notification for your information.
Proposed route: Starting at the Peak, Forthside, Forth St, Dean Crescent, Queenshaugh Drive, Riverside Drive, Waverley Crescent, into Cambuskenneth at South Street, Ferry Orchard, Ladysneuk Road, a turn on the Broom Farm Road and returning via Abbey Road, Forth Crescent, Shore Road and Forthside Road East to the Peak.
The Notification has been considered in terms of the expected Covid Restrictions to be in place on the date of the Procession.
This will be reviewed again in the lead up to the procession date.
September 2021
A message from First Bus
I’m writing to you to make you aware of some ongoing service disruption that is presently affecting our bus network.
We’re experiencing an acute driver shortage coupled with the ongoing requirement of a proportion of our existing driver pool having to self-isolate with very little advance warning. However, I would like to take this opportunity to assure all of the communities that we serve that we’re doing absolutely everything possible to deliver as much as we can in the face of very challenging circumstances.
Over the coming days, the attached notice will begin to appear at bus stops across the Stirling Council area. This notice is to make everyone aware that while we will continue with our efforts to deliver our scheduled timetables, there may well be some short notice disruption for the reasons outlined above.
It may be helpful to know that our website (www.firstscotlandeast.com), Twitter channel (@FirstScotland) and customer service team will be advising customers of any changes to services as soon as they’re confirmed. Our control rooms are communicating direct with our social media and customer contact teams as soon as an issue becomes known. These measures will help to inform customers and communities of a potential issue as quickly as we can and I would therefore ask everyone to keep an eye on these channels or check with our customer service centre for any disruption when planning journeys.
In the meantime, we’ve made some timetable changes that came into effect today (on service 38/X38) that will enable us to better spread our available pool of drivers across the Stirling and Forth Valley area with a view to improving service reliability.
I hope that this information is helpful in the meantime, and I thank you in advance for your continued patience while we continue to address this very challenging situation.
Yours sincerely
Robert Burns
Stakeholder Engagement Officer (Scotland)
August 2021
Stirling Council - Community Response Bulletin
Please click the link to read our latest Community Response Bulletin and catch up with previous issues.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/communityresponse
This issue includes
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Self Isolation and Mobile Testing
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Support for innovation
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Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
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Heat Up the Summer with CAB
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Funding and Training opportunities
And more. If you have any problem getting into the Bulletin, please let us know.
Last Issue – your contributions
Our next Bulletin will be the last, with Covid-19 response information being continued in the Council’s Community Development Newsletter – CDNews. For our last issue - help us remember, thank all the volunteers, recognise the amazing work, and pay tribute to the hundreds of you who have been part of the effort to respond to the pandemic.
Email us any articles, thank you messages, photographs, quotes and comments by Wednesday 11 August for inclusion.
August 2021
Riverside Litter Pick
Join us at 10.30am or 12.30pm for a litter pick as we help to Keep Riverside Beautiful.
In accordance with COVID Level 0 restrictions we will be limiting the groups to 15 people from 15 households.
We will meet at the Riverside Community Orchard to collect litter picking equipment and receive a safety briefing.
Please email us here to book your place.
August 2021
Smith Art Gallery - Family Garden Party
The Smith Art Gallery and Museum is organising a Family Garden Party on Saturday 7 August from 11am to 4pm and we’re trying to get the word out far and wide to local families and groups. I’m attaching a copy of the poster and flyer with more details of the day, and please forward it on to anyone or any groups you know who might be interested.
The Smith is organising a free bus shuttle service picking up from local schools at 10.30am and 11am with buses returning back to the schools at the end of the event at 4.15pm. The location for pick-up/drop off are: Riverside Primary School, Cornton Primary School and the Raploch Community Centre. There’s no need to book the bus; people can just turn up at those times.
Many thanks
The Smith Art Gallery and Museum team
July 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
Council to receive £53 million funding to deliver more affordable homes - find out more.
Callander hosts Covid-19 community testing for all Stirling residents - find out more.
Work begins on 22 new affordable homes at former Cowie school - find out more.
A907 reopens fully ahead of schedule as Abbey Craig works completed - find out more.
Free school meals for Primary 4 children from August - find out more.
Have your say on plans to make Stirling Scotland’s greenest region - find out more.
New Stirling Loves Local Gift Card Launched - find out more.
Stirling Albion stars urge community to take part in Covid testing - find out more.
Council secures future of mid-market homes - find out more.
Repairs scheduled to protect heritage of historic Hollowburn Bridge - find out more.
£150k community regeneration fund open for applications - find out more.
Stirling Council and public safety partners warn of open water dangers - find out more.
July 2021
Stirling Council - Community Response Bulletin
Please click the link to read our latest Community Response Bulletin and catch up with previous issues.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/communityresponse
This issue includes
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Latest Changes to Restrictions
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Summer of Activities for Children & Young People Fund
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Start Up Stirling Summer & School Appeal
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Play in the Park
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Supporting Older People in their Own Homes
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Funding
And more
June 2021
Stirling Council - For Kids Sake
A new campaign is encouraging everyone in Stirling to look out for signs during the summer that a child may have experienced harm, neglect or abuse during the pandemic.
Organised locally by Clackmannanshire and Stirling Child Protection Committee, the ‘For Kids’ Sake’ campaign is urging people to be alert for clues during the holiday for children who have had a tough time during lockdown.
More information here.
June 2021
Stirling Council - Consulations
Following on from the consultation on Stirling Council's Climate and Nature Emergency Plan two further companion plans have been developed. Visit the Engage platform for more information on and have your say:
You can find Riverside Community Council's comment onf the Climante and Nature Emergency Plan here.
June 2021
Riverside - Meditative Moments Fireside Discussion
Everyone is warmly invited to join Riverside residents Jeremy and Carolyn for this weeks Fireside Discussion.
You can find more details here.
July 2021
Stirling Council - Community Response Bulletin
Please click the link to read our latest Community Response Bulletin and catch up with previous issues.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/communityresponse
This issue includes
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Latest Changes to Restrictions
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Summer of Activities for Children & Young People Fund
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Start Up Stirling Summer & School Appeal
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Play in the Park
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Supporting Older People in their Own Homes
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Funding
And more
June 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
Have your say on Stirling’s strategy for managing trees and woodlands - find out more here.
Council take on full delivery of ongoing Covid-19 community testing - find out more here.
‘Thank You’ message from Council to pupils, staff and families - find out more here.
Park of Keir planning process nears conclusion - find out more here.
Work on new Council website continues - find out more here.
New logo captures rich history and modern appeal of Wallace Monument - find out more here.
Provost Simpson attends ceremony to mark 100 years of Legion Scotland - find out more here.
Community testing returns to Cowie to help prevent spread of Covid-19 - find out more here.
Public asked to shape new Council website - find out more here.
Survey work on Branshogle Bridge progressing - find out more here.
More than 6000 new trees branch out across Stirling - find out more here.
Stirling’s first taxi charging point amps up 14 new EV bays at Forthside - find out more here.
Five more Stirling libraries open their doors to the public during June - find out more here.
A907 Alloa Road to close for essential safety works on Abbey Craig - find out more here.
Council recognises key role played by Armed Forces in Covid-19 response - find out more here.
Callander hosts COVID-19 testing unit for all Stirling residents without symptoms - find out more here.
June 2021
Stirling Council - Community Response Bulletin
Please click the link to read our latest Community Response Bulletin and catch up with previous issues.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/communityresponse
This issue includes
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Community Response Group Survey
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18-25 Vaccination Registration
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Volunteer Week
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Preloved School Clothes
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Funding Opportunities
And more
June 2021
Nhs - LFD Testing Kits
LFD test kits are now available from a number of local pharmacies across Scotland, including quite a few in the Forth Valley area (see Scottish Government media release below)
https://www.gov.scot/news/rapid-test-kits-rolled-out-to-pharmacies/
Find the links to the online location finder where people can find out where to get a LFD test in their local area here.
Covid-19 testing for people without symptoms
Rapid lateral flow tests are widely available for people who do not have coronavirus symptoms. These can be picked up from local walk/drive-through test sites, a number of local pharmacies or ordered online. To find out where you can get a rapid lateral flow tests in your local area click here and to order them online click here
https://maps.test-and-trace.nhs.uk/#/
This is in addition to the LA run LFD testing on site and collection of kits and the universal LFD offer that can be ordered online
June 2021
Forth Environment Link - Food Summit and Community Gardens Visits
Forth Environment Link (FEL) has been carrying out research seeking sustainable and dignified solutions to food insecurity in Forth Valley.
The research project, in partnership with NHS Forth Valley, Local Councils and Third Sector Interfaces, aims to tackle food poverty, diet related ill-health and access to affordable healthy food by bringing people and organisations together to devise and develop long term actions that that improve the local food system.
Find out more here.
June 2021
NHS Forth Valley - Appointment of new Board Members
We are looking to appoint two new Board members for NHS Forth Valley and are keen to encourage applications from people with a diverse range of skills, backgrounds and knowledge, particularly those with previous clinical experience or financial skills.
More information can be found on the NHS Forth Valley website and the Public Appointments website.
The closing date for applications is before midday on Wednesday 23rd June 2021.
June 2021
Stirling Council - Mobile Testing Unit - Stirling University
A mobile testing unit (MTU) will be available at Stirling University from today, Monday 7th June, through to Sunday 13th June.
Tests can be booked as normal online (https://www.gov.uk/get-coronavirus-test) or by calling 119.
The MTU is operated by the Scottish Ambulance Service for community testing and can offer PCR and asymptomatic testing.
It will provide walk-in and drive-through appointments from 10am to 5pm.
Please follow the signage and the directions of staff on site.
The NHS Inform website (https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19/test-and-protect/coronavirus-covid-19-testing) gives more information on testing in Scotland.
June 2021
Stirling Council - Road Traffic Order - Lovers Walk Overnight
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Burghmuir Road / Drip Road / Lovers Walk, Stirling) (Temporary Closure) Order 2021 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 28-5-21.
Phase 1
This Order will close:
Burghmuir Road From its junction with Craigs Roundabout to the access to Tesco.
Drip Road From its junction with Laurencecroft Road to its junction with Customs Roundabout,
Alternative Route: via Back O Hill Road, Raploch Road, Dumbarton Road, Albert Place, Port Street, Wellgreen Road, Upper Craigs and vice versa
Lovers Walk For its entire length.
Alternative Route: via Forth Street, Shore Road, Forth Place, Goosecroft Road, Cowane Street, Union Street
Tesco and Service Station Access via Lower Bridge Street, Union Street, Burghmuir Road and vice versa
Phase 2
Burghmuir Road From its junction with Craigs Roundabout to the access to Tesco;
Drip Road From its junction with Laurencecroft Road to its junction with Customs Roundabout,
Alternative Route: via Back O’Hill Road, Raploch Road, Dumbarton Road, Albert Place, Port Street, Wellgreen Road, Upper Craigs and vice versa
Lovers Walk For its entire length.
Alternative Route: via Forth Street, Shore Road, Forth Place, Goosecroft Road, Cowane Street, Union Street
All restrictions are overnight from 2200 hours until 0200 hours from 6-6-21 until 14-6-21 due to carriageway works.
Union Street and access to Bridge of Allan over A9 / Stevenson Bridge will be maintained via traffic lights however delays should be expected.
Not all roundabout slips will be closed at the same time, the work will be carried out in phases but closures and diversions will be clearly signed.
NB Access will be limited during the works but maintained to local businesses.
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.
May 2021
Stirling Council - Summer of Activities Fund
A new Summer of Activities Fund for Children & Young People has been launched today for Stirling. Grants of up to £10,000 are open to public and third sector organisations and private partnership nurseries to deliver activities that will help to improve the wellbeing of children and young people over the summer holidays.
Full details and application form at
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/summerfund
Please note - There is an early deadline of 11 am on 14 June 2021.
To keep up to date with funding opportunities visit Funding Stirling:
May 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
A907 Alloa Road to close for essential safety works on Abbey Craig - find out more here.
Council recognises key role played by Armed Forces in Covid-19 response - find out more here.
Callander hosts COVID-19 testing unit for all Stirling residents without symptoms - find out more here.
Off The Page Stirling Book Festival returns with digital delights - find out more here.
Special Uplift Service to resume for residents - find out more here.
Trading Standards warn parents over dangerous acrobat stacking toy - find out more here.
May 2021
Stirling Council - Road Traffic Order Forth Crescent
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Forth Crescent, Riverside, Stirling) (Temporary Suspension of Parking) Order 2021 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 28-5-21.
The ORDER suspends the parking on:
Forth Crescent On the north side thereof from its junction with Millar Place in a south westerly direction for a distance of 112 metres or thereby from 0930 hours until 1530 hours on 21-6-21 to facilitate Scottish Water works.
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.
May 2021
Riverside - Meditative Moments Fireside Discussion
Everyone is warmly invited to join Riverside residents Jeremy and Carolyn for this weeks Fireside Discussion.
You can find more details here.
May 2021
Riverside Bowling Club Open Season
Please find the most recent news from Riverside Bowling Club here as they open for the season and their centenary year.
May 2021
Riverside Naturally Monthly Bulletin
Please find the most recent bulletin from Riverside Naturally here.
May 2021
Stirling Council - Community Response Bulletin
Please click the link to read our latest Community Response Bulletin and catch up with previous issues.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/communityresponse
This issue includes
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Lateral Flow Testing
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Library Service Reopening
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Mental Health Support for Young People
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Check In Scotland for Businesses
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Training Opportunities
And more
May 2021
Riverside - Climate and Nature Emergency Plan Consultation
Please find the comments Riverside Community Council made on Stirling Council's consultation on the Climate and Nature Emergency Plan here.
For further information and to comment on all of Stirling Council's consultations, visit their website here.
April 2021
Stirling Council - Temporary 20mph speed limit
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Various Streets, Riverside) (20mph Temporary Speed Limit) Order 2021 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 30-4-21
This Order will introduce a temporary 20mph speed limit on:
Abbey Mill, Abbey Road, Abbey Road Place, Abbotsford Place, Dean Crescent, Forth Street, Lovers
Walk, Meadows Place, Millar Place, Queenshaugh Drive, Riverside Drive, Shiphaugh Place, Shore
Road, Sutherland Drive, Waverly Crescent, Riverside.
It is also necessary to introduce a 20mph speed limit zone in:
Cask Crescent and Cooperage Quay, Riverside
from 12-5-21 for a period of 18 months, all restrictions are for public safety as part of a spaces for people project.
A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.
Find a map here.
April 2021
Scottish Government - EU Citizens
Scottish Government and COSLA have shared a letter regarding their our work to help EU citizens stay in Scotland.
Read the letter here.
April 2021
Riverside - Meditative Moments
Residents Jeremy and Carolyn are inviting you to the next Meditative Moment on the subject of “Interconnectedness”. Our present challenges of Covid-19, Climate Change and a host of other global issues
make this a highly relevant subject for reflection.
As ever, you will be very welcome to join us - see the poster for details and the link.
April 2021
Riverside Community Council - March Community Round Up
Enjoy our most recent community round up here.
April 2021
Stirling Council - Community Response Bulletin
Please click the link to read our latest Community Response Bulletin and catch up with previous issues.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/communityresponse
This issue includes
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Easing of Restrictions
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Signals to End Violence
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Covid Recovery Funding
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Fuel Poverty Support
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Support to Vulnerable Families
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Staying Safe online
And more
April 2021
Riverside Community Council - Parking Update
On 24th March we received an email from the Council which proposed to 'introduce a 20mph limit in Riverside and install temporary build outs in Forrest Road and Alexandra Place'. This was to be part of the Sustrans Spaces for People proposals linked to the pandemic recovery.
This was discussed at the Community Council meeting on 31st April and a number of concerns were raised including the short time scale for responding and that local residents had not been involved. In addition several members of the CC studied the details of the proposals and we then gave a detailed response to the Council indicating why we did not want to agree to the structural changes proposed.
It was finally agreed that the Council would ‘proceed with introducing a 20mph zone in Riverside and a behaviour change campaign’ but not the structural changes.
Going forward Stirling Council has agreed to a site visit to discuss the on-the-ground issues and to further community consultation regarding ongoing issues as well current pandemic difficulties.
April 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
COVID community testing unit returns to Cowie for all Stirling residents - read more here.
Council appeals for responsible visitors ahead of travel ban lift - read more here.
Council fulfils promise of free entry to The National Wallace Monument - read more here.
Consultation underway on expansion of Stirling’s specialist education provision - read more here.
Affordable homes to be built as part of 85-house Pirnhall development - read more here.
First Stirling libraries reopen for public browsing on appointment basis - read more here.
April 2021
Riverside Litter Pick
Join us on the 10th April 2021 for a socially distant, COVID compliant litter pick, as we work to keep Riverside Beautiful.
You can find out more information here.
Additionally you can borrow litter picking equipment for personal use to tackle lockdown litter in Riverside and further afield - email us here to find out more.
April 2021
Meditative Moments
You are warmly invited to join Riverside Residents Jeremy and Carolyn for their next Meditative Moment on Friday, April 2, which will be on the subject of Wellbeing - no doubt something that concerns us all; please see the poster here for more information.
All are welcome.
March 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
Please find details of some of Stirling Council's activities below.
Council leads scheme to reduce employment barriers for young people - read more here.
Information sessions for potential foster carers - read more here.
Stirling ranked top in mainland Scotland for home-grown green energy - read more here.
Drop-in sessions organised for Stirling’s Climate Plan - read more here.
All Stirling P5 pupils receive Chromebook as digital rollout continues - read more here.
Council’s popular ‘Select and Collect’ book lending service reopens - read more here.
More than 14,000 Garden Waste Permits bought by residents - read more here.
March 2021
Stirling Council - Community Response Buletin
Please click the link to read the latest Community Response Bulletin and catch up with previous issues.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/communityresponse
This issue includes
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Restriction Updates
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Rapid Testing Available
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Tackling Violence Against Shop Workers
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Food Poverty Crisis
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Stirling Council’s Thank You
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Funding
March 2021
Riverside Spaces for People proposals
Stirling Council successfully secured £513,000 from the Sustrans Spaces for People and some of this money will be used in Riverside.
To see and comment on the plans for our area you can go to their website here.
March 2021
Stirling Council - Community testing in Cowie for Stirling residents without Coronavirus symptoms
March 2021
Stirling Council - Community Response Bulletin
Please click the link to read our latest Community Response Bulletin and catch up with previous issues.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/communityresponse
This issue includes
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Changes to Level 4 Restrictions
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New Anxiety App
· Springing Forward with Stirling Libraries
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Funding
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Help the National Library of Scotland
· Test & Trace Scams
And more.
March 2021
Riverside Community - Meditative Moments
Please find detail of the next Meditative Moment here.
Hosted by Riverside Residents Jeremy and Carolyn - all welcome.
March 2021
Joint Statement from Stirling Council and NHS Forth Valley
Targeted plans to limit the spread of Covid-19 in the Stirling villages of Fallin and Throsk have been put into immediate action.
An asymptomatic Mobile Testing Unit has been set up at the Community Centre while temporary remote learning measures have been put in place for all children living in the area who attend Stirling Council schools and nurseries.
Read more here.
March 2021
Stirling Council - Environmental Consultations
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.
Have your say on Stirling’s draft Climate and Nature Emergency Plan. Read more here and visit Stirling Councils engagements portal here.
March 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
A lot is going on in Stirling Council - find out more below:
Changes proposed to drinking alcohol in public byelaws - read more here.
Families pick up the keys to new Council housing in St. Ninians - read more here.
Stirling’s new Makar to put a Spring in the step of Stirling’s poetry scene - read more here.
Council tax frozen for 2021-22 by Stirling Council - read more here.
2021-22 Budget passed by Stirling Council - read more here.
March 2021
Stirling Council - Mobile testing units to visit Plean and Cowie
Mobile Covid-19 testing centres will be deployed in Plean and Cowie this week due to the high number of positive tests for the virus in the local area.
Read more here.
March 2021
Riverside Community - Meditative Moments
Please find detail of the next Meditative Moment on a subject here.
Hosted by Riverside Residents Jeremy and Carolyn - all welcome.
March 2021
Stirling Council - Community Response Bulletin
Please click the link to read our latest Community Response Bulletin and catch up with previous issues.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/communityresponse
This issue includes
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Next Stages of Easing
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Testing Extended
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Funding
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Community Food & Growing Projects Grant Scheme
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Getting into Work in a Pandemic
February 2021
Stirling Council - General Updates
A lot is going on with Stirling Council. Find below some information on some recent activities:
Reminder on current use of school football pitches - read more here.
Council housing rent set for 2021-22 - read more here.
Stirling Council approves £23M spend on housing - read more here.
Council writing to residents about new garden waste permit - read more here.
New £1.2 million regeneration project to boost Bannockburn businesses - read more here.
Popular children’s book festival goes online this year - read more here.
New Callander flood study seeks community’s local knowledge. - read more here.
February 2021
Funding - Scotland Loves Local
Late last year Riverside Community Council applied for the Scotland Loves Local grant and were successful. We were awarded money that will fund our community planter. They were a huge source of pleasure and colour throughout lockdown last year. Tended by the Riverbank Centre we will be looking forward to seeing these in bloom in the summer months.
In addition further money was given to Riverside Naturally who will be planting native bulbs around Riverside to add to the hundreds that have already been sown this year.
Enjoy reading more about this grant here.
February 2021
Join your Community Council
We are looking for another community council member. For more information and find out how to apply, click here.
February 2021
Stirling Council - LEADER programme funding update
Stirling has benefited from £1.7 million of funding from the LEADER programme find out more here.
February 2021
Keep Riverside Tidy - Dog Fouling
Through talking with our community and feedback from the Active Travel Survey comments, dog fouling is an increasing problem within Riverside. To assist and bring awareness to this issue we are putting up posters and dog poo bags around Riverside. Please make use of these bags if caught short and help us keep Riverside a clean and beautiful place to be.
February 2021
Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling - Public Events
Walk, Cycle, Live Stirlng have have some live events scheduled through Microsoft Teams over the next two weeks, a session focussed on Causewayhead and a session focussed on Albert Place.
For more information click here.
February 2021
Engage Stirling - Stirling Council's Engagement Platform
Find out what is going on in Stirling and have your say in what is happening. Visit the website here.
February 2021
Voters urged to get election-ready for May
Stirling residents are being urged to get ready for the Scottish Parliament elections as early as possible. Read Stirling Council's full media release here.
February 2021
Stirling Council Media Release - E-Books Moving To New Platform
E-Books from Stirling Council Libraries are moving to a new platform.
Access to digital e-books and audiobooks will switch from RBdigital to the Libby app on Tuesday 23 February, 2021.
Libby is a free, award-winning app where library members can continue to borrow and enjoy digital content from their public library.
Readers will still be able to access their current downloads on RBdigital for the length of the lending period for each title, even if that date goes past the switchover on 23 February.
However, after this point users will have to download and sign up to Libby to browse, borrow, and enjoy all the same great e-books and audiobooks which were available in the RBdigital app from Stirling Libraries.
There will be some downtime in the RB Digital app in the afternoon of the 23rd February during the switchover.
For more information, visit: https://www.overdrive.com/RBdigital-transition-preview
Download the Libby App here: https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
February 2021
Active Travel Survey Update
The Riverside Active Travel Survey is now well-underway, and we are delighted to let you know that so far, there has been 80 surveys completed, and another 18 replies to a similar survey for older people. We have now made paper copies available on our noticeboards. To find out more visit click here.
February 2021
Stirling Council Media Release - Household Waste and Recylcing Policy
Click here for information on the approval of the Council’s new household waste and recycling policy, which includes a 100% concession scheme for the new Garden Waste Permit
February 2021
Stirling Council Media Release - Change the life of a child at Stirling Council
Click here for a statement on the launch of our campaign to get more people involved in enhanced fostering.
February 2021
Stirling Council Media Release - COVID vaccinations
Stirling’s Provost, Christine Simpson, has praised the local vaccine roll out after receiving her first dose of the vaccine. Read the statement here.
February 2021
Stirling Council Tribute to Graham Lambie
Stirling Council paid tribute to SNP Councillor Graham Lambie, the Forth and Endrick ward member who sadly passed away at home this week. Click here to read the statement.
February 2021
Stirling Council Community Response Bulletin
Please click the link to read our latest Community Response Bulletin and catch up with previous issues.
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/communityresponse
This issue includes
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Early Years School Opening
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Support Grant Extended
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Funding
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CAB Debt Crisis Intervention Project
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Bitesized Advice Videos
February 2021
Stirling Council - New Disabled Bay Approved
For details on new disabled parking bay and other traffic changes click here.
January 2021
Rats in Riverside Gardens
Riverside Community Council received a few reports of rats being seen in residents garden. Stirling Council was contacted. Their pest control officer had a walk through the locations we had been given notification of. On this occasion he could see no indication of rats.
Stirling Council would ask that people who are experiencing a rat problem to log the job with their address so that they can carry out a proper inspection. You can call 01786 404040 or visit their website here to log a job for pest control and find out more information, including charges.
We were given further advice on measures people can take to deter rodents coming to their garden. Suggestions include:
- ensuring your garden is tidy and that there is no nesting material or places they can make a nest,
- removing any food source is a big help - if there’s nothing for them to eat they won’t be attracted to your garden
- bird feeders as these are a major food source for rodents at this time of year, any spilled food from the feeders should be cleared up so the rats or mice don’t use it as a food source.
It was noted that the is little that can be done about rat activity on the river as Stirling Council can’t set bait boxes due to the danger it poses to wildlife.
Ongoing
Active Travel Survey
Due to the COVID restrictions we have taken the decision to extend the Active Travel Survey. Find more details here.
January 2021
Heritage Trail Leaflets
Enjoy our updated Heritage Trail leaflets whilst walking round Riverside. Find a copy here or find a hard copy in your local shops.
February and March 2021
Step into Spring
Following on from the success of the Living Advent Windows over the festive period we'd love for you to join us to Step into Spring by decorating your windows and brighten up Riverside.
Starting on the 7th March if you'd like to join in and be added to the map, please let us know by the 7th February 2021. You can email us here or contact Fiona Dyet 07828 882077.
January 2021
Stirling Council - New Disabled Bay
The COUNCIL propose to make The Stirling Council (On-Street Parking Spaces for Disabled Persons
No’s 3-12) Order 2021 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The Order will introduce disabled parking as follows:-
1 Forth Crescent, Riverside – TM/6 – SRO/2021(14 Map here.
Further details can be requested by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk for three weeks from 13-1-21.
Objectors should send their reasons in writing to the Senior Manager, Environment and Place by e-mailing
traffic@stirling.gov.uk quoting reference the appropriate reference number by 3-2-21.
Objectors should be aware that their name and the grounds for objection may require to be
released to the applicant for the disabled persons’ parking space.
www.stirling.gov.uk or www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
12 January 2021
SVE Lockdown Response in the Voluntary Sector Call
On the 12th January 2021 Joan Murphy (Chair) attended a SVE Call regarding local response to the COVID lockdown. This was following the First Ministers announcement on January 5th to gain an understanding of what is currently happening on the ground, what services continue to be delivered and what gaps in provision may exist. Read the full report here.
January 2021
Riverside Bowling Club
Please find the Winter Newsletter from Riverside Bowling Club here.
November 2020
Police Warning - Courier Scam
Police are warning people to be on their guards after a Stirling woman was the victim of a scam.
The 60-year-old woman a contacted by phone on Saturday, 7 November, and told there was suspicious activity on her bank account. The caller advised a police officer would attend to collect the woman’s bank card, and a man arrived a short time later to do so. The card was returned several hours later.
After several further contact attempts were made, the victim visited her bank where concerns were raised and police were contacted.
Constable Bryan Mackie from Stirling Police Station said: “Luckily banking protocols prevented any money from being taken from the woman’s account, however it is important people are aware of this scam and avoid falling victim.
“The man who collected the woman’s bank card is believed to have shown some form of identification, however a police officer would never arrive to take your bank card. We would urge anyone who is contacted by their bank, and is concerned regarding the legitimacy of the call, to hang up and call back the bank’s main number to confirm who they are speaking with.
“Anyone with information or concerns about fraudulent activity can contact Police Scotland through 101.”
October 2020
Viewforth Stopping-Up Order
Please click here to see attached a letter from Drew Leslie, Senior Manager, Infrastructure regarding a Stopping-Up Order for Viewforth Link Road.
To Be Confirmed
Electric Car Charging Bays
Riverside has been selected to trial chargers that are powered via the street lighting network.
The bollards plug into the street light system but not the lamp posts themselves as they are only on for a limited time. Instead these bollards will take advantage of the network and be place on the roadside.
The bollards take up considerably less footpath space compared to most traditional charging units and have been very successful in London. These will be placed on Rosebery Terrace and Miller Place and will be the first in Scotland.
If you have any question please get in touch - you can find out further information here.