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SUMMER 2007
blooming wonderful! treat your garden to some Stirling compost
for everyone living in the Stirling CounCil area
Here comes the summerevents and activities galore!
new council, new councillors
all the contact info
your A-Z of services to pull out and keep
A grand dAy out
win FRee FAmily tickets for top area
attractions
delivering quality services 0845 277 7000 stirling.gov.uk
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WELCOME
Summer 07 is predicted to be a good one - and there are all kinds of events, sports sessions and play activities on offer to help the whole family make the most of it. edited highlights are on the What’s on page, and for the latest keep an eye on the website.
for staff and the 22 newly-elected councillors it’s a busy and challenging time as the new-look Council takes shape. (there’s contact information for your new councillors on pages 30 and 31.)
What won’t change is our determination to deliver the very best services we can for local people. an important part of this is explaining clearly what we do - and pointing you in the right direction if it’s not us who delivers the service you’re looking for. i hope you find the updated a-Z in the centre pages helps. it’s a handy pull-out-and-keep guide, and lists contact information for dozens of services – everything from expert advice on archaeological sites to dealing with wasps’ nests.
Which brings us back to summer!
enjoy focus.
Keith yates
Chief executive, Stirling Council Keith YatesChIEF ExECUTIvE
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Stirling focus is published by Stirling
Council and delivered by the royal Mail’s
Door to Door service. it costs approx 21p
per copy to print and distribute.
Copyright © Stirling Council 2007. no
article or photograph in this magazine
may be reproduced without the consent of
Stirling Council. Details are correct at the
time of going to press.
Focus Comments? Questions? Ideas?
tel 01786 443360
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gov.uk
or write to Stirling focus,
Communications and
Marketing, old viewforth,
Stirling fK8 2et.
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Correction: in our story ‘new Services on the Cards’ in the february issue of focus the age range for national youth entitlement Cards should have read 11-25 years, and not 11-16 years.
summer 2007
Contents
look at our libraries
on the right path to sustainable development
right choice for leighann
elaine joins the Streetscape team
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Macmillan Money Matters
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Regulars2 What’s on
4 Out and about
12 how are we doing?
28 Your councillors
30 roads report
Feature Stories
5 Youth Voice
6 Blooming wonderful compost
6 household Waste recycling Centre
18 schools are Determined to succeed
24 meet Lynne from raploch urC
... a chance for a chat and a break from the
responsibilities of being a carer.”
MayHart,Co-ordinatoroftheCarer
SupportGroup(seepage10).
cover photo:
Causewayhead gardener Willam Wood
will be treating his garden to some
Stirling Council compost (seepage6)
Your A-Z of services to pull-out and keep each issue of focus has a handy pull-out section to keep for ref-erence. in this edition there’s an a-Z guide to services, with all the telephone numbers you’ll need to contact us.
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Naming the day to naming the baby!
services from your registrars - p22.
CLaire reGisteriNG BaBY
murrON’s Name
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a selection of attractions in the stirling Council area
Sat 30 Jun, 8pm
adjagasSara Marielle gaup and lawra Somby
- both traditional yoikers from norway.
£10/£8
Wed 11 & 25 Jul, 8pm and
Wed 8 & 22 Aug, 8pm
summer ceilidhsthe tolbooth summer ceilidhs are a
fantastic opportunity for all the family
to take part in Scotland’s ceilidh
culture.
£6 per person or four people for £20
Fri 3 Aug, 8pm
alasdair fraser and natalie haasalasdair fraser
is recognised
throughout the
world as one of
the finest fiddle
players Scotland
has ever produced. £12/£10
Sat 4 Aug, 8pm
nyJos - national youth Jazz orchestra scotlanda swinging showcase for some of
Scotland’s best young musicians.
£8/£6
alBert hallsBox Office 01786 473544www.stirling.gov.uk/alberthalls
Wed 12 June, 7pm
nycos stirling choirsnational youth Choir of Stirling
Choirs’ annual summer concert
under the Directorship of anne
Murphy.
Fri 22 June, 7.30pm
littler Britain the only little Britain lookalike
tribute double-act. £15
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TolbooTh Box Office 01786 27 4000
www.stirling.gov.uk/tolbooth.
Fri 15 Jun, 8pm
fiddlers Bida dynamic four-
fiddle front line
joins with a
powerhouse of
piano, bass, guitar
and Scottish harp.
£10/£8
Sat 16 Jun, 8pm
James grantexperience grant’s
inimitable lyrical style,
passionate voice and
superb guitar playing.
£10/£8
Fri 22 Jun, 8pm
reloaded with the hugh trowsers Band and five park driveindependent music for your listening
pleasure. £4 in advance/ £6 on door
Thu 28 Jun, 8pm
little Jimmie reedafter last year’s sensational debut,
little Jimmie reed returns to the
tolbooth with his sensational blues.
£10/£8
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froM athletiCS to
Waterpolo anD DanCe
to rugBy there’S a huge
variety of aCtivitieS to
Keep ChilDren BuSy thiS
SuMMer. Coaching sessions in sports
including cricket, gymnastics
and hockey outdoor activities,
get active sessions for younger
children, Sport aCtive
multisports sessions for older
children and Jumpin’ Beans
for pre-school children are all
available. and for the footie
fanatics there are coaching
sessions for all ages.
on the right star:trackSTAr:TrACk gives young people
the chance to receive athletics
coaching in a fun environment
from uK athletics-
qualified coaches.
over a week
children gain
skills in activities
including sprinting,
javelin, discus and hurdling. it’s
a unique opportunity to learn,
be competitive and have fun.
top performers from all the Star:
track weeks can then compete
against athletes from falkirk
and Clackmannan in a special
challenge competition at the
international athletics Stadium
in grangemouth.
STAr:TrACk weeks will be held this
summer at Stirling, Dunblane, Mclaren
and Balfron.
for more details and booking forms
contact: active Stirling, 3rd floor
Wolfcraig 1 Dumbarton rd, Stirling
tel 01786 432323
email: [email protected]
summer 2007
old town Jail and the Wallace Monument
Win family tickets for the
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Friday 13 July, 7pm
the young Zulu Warriers present thula swize
the young Zulu Warriors perform their spectacular african Musical for one night
only. profits will go to god’s golden acre, a charity that supports aiDS orphaned and vulnerable children in South africa. £10/£6 concession
Fri 17 August, 8pm
Whole lotta leda welcome return by one of the greatest led Zeppelin tribute acts. £14/£12 concession
Sat 18 August, 1pm
Mousetale puppets presents oscar and the quest for the underground princess how can a mother mouse keep her son out of mischief? She can’t! armed with nothing but a cream bun and an electric guitar young oscar sets out to solve a mysterious riddle, and has loads of fun along the way. £4 (family of four £12)
Thurs 30 August, 7.30pm
the animals one of england’s most important bands from the early 60’s. HouseOfTheRisingSun,Don’tLetMeBeMisunderstood,We’veGottaGetOutOfThisPlaceandmanymore. £12/£10
Details were correct at the time of going to press, but may change. for a full schedule please phone or visit the relevant website.
✃answer:
name:
address:
phone number:
Send your answer to: Day out Competition, Communications and
Marketing, old viewforth, Stirling fK8 2et.
over that time the gallery has shown work by over 300
artists in around 70 exhibitions, welcomed over 48,000
visitors and participants and provided a unique
space for critical debate of contemporary visual art
in Scotland. all this happens alongside vocational
training and peer support for locally-based artists
and young people.
“We are the only venue in the forth valley area
continuously commissioning new work by leading
contemporary visual artists,” says Development officer
Kirsteen Macdonald.
visit the gallery at
35 the arcade, King Street
Stirling tel/fax: 01786 479361
www.stirling.gov.uk/
changingroom
Happy birthday SepteMBer MarKS the 10th anniverSary of the
Changing rooM, Stirling’S ConteMporary art SpaCe.
win a grand day
out for all the familyfree family tickets for an exciting visit to the
Old Town Jail and the Wallace Monument
could be yours if you can crack this question
about the Stirling of days gone by.
Where were stirling’s prisoners held
before the old town Jail opened in 1847?
Just fill in the form below and post it back
to us or email your answer to stirlingfocus@
stirling.gov.uk along with your name, address
and phone number. the first four correct
entries out of the bag win. the
draw will take place on 11 July.
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Out & aboutin the stirling Council area
helped by the fundraising
efforts of the Killearn
Community futures Company
playpark group, Killearn’s
redeveloped play area opens
in the spring. the community
group raised over £70,000
towards the project.
KIppEN
trading Standards and
Central Scotland police
team up with fintry
amateur Dramatics Society
to stage an interactive play
to tackle rogue traders in
the village. ‘Doorstop’,
performed at Balfron high
School, raises awareness
of the ‘no Cold Calling’
crackdown in the area.
bALFRON
location of the Stirling area’s first community-run care
home. “this is a fantastic local care facility, showing
what can be achieved when local people give their time
and energy to make a real difference in their community,”
says Director of Community Services Janice hewitt.
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focus magazine is
added to welcome
packs for new arrivals
in the village.
Migrant workers living in
and around Callander find
out about english language
classes and local services
at an event organised by
the Council’s adult learning
and Communities teams.
CALLANdER
KILLEARN
Killintyndrum
Callander
gargunnockKippenBuchlyvie
Balfron
Killearn
Strathblane
Drymen
aberfoyle
thornhill
Crianlarich
fintry
lochearnhead
Strathyre
Balmaha
Croftamie
summer 2007
RApLOCh
150 people who will be
working in the raploch Campus
meet for their first joint
development day in february.
the Campus will be home to a
nursery, primary schools, sports
activities, forth valley College,
raploch youth initiative and
the edzone adult learning
project.
EASTERN vILLAGES
young people renovate a
‘Man rider’ train at the
fallin outdoor Mining
Museum as part of a
heritage project co-
ordinated by Community
Service’s norrie McCulloch. Map
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Stirling Youth... finds its Voice
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We are today’s citizens, not tomorrow’s,
and i’m looking forward to getting
involved.” John-paul McCabe(18) Stirling university
Doune Dunblane
plean
Cowie
Bridge of allan
STIrLING
fallinBannockburn
a new skatepark for
skateboarders, rollerbladers
and bmx bikers opens at
laighills after a five year
fundraising effort by the
community.
youth Services’ youth involvement team is running a series
of campaigns and activities aimed at young people to raise
awareness and interest in local, national and international
democracy.
Working with young people themselves and partner
organisations, the aim is to create Stirling’s youth voice – a
new body in the Stirling Council area representing young
people’s views, needs and issues.
Make your voice heard and contact the youth involvement
team at Municipal Buildings, 8-10 Corn exchange rd, Stirling.
tel 01786 432258 email [email protected]
JOhN pauL aND NiCOLa Get the messaGe aCrOss LOuD aND CLear
Finding fundingiS your community organisation searching for possible
sources of funding for a special project? visit www.open4
community.info/stirling1, enter your search details and receive
a useful list of potential funders and their contact details.
Community cashSMall, flexiBle grants for a huge variety of projects could
be available from the Council’s Community grant Scheme.
there’s a short, simple application form and decisions only
take 6-7 weeks. Sums of up to £1000 are available for either
revenue or capital. Contact Jean Cowie, funding officer, on
01786 432268 or email [email protected]
dUNbLANE
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it’s good to see our
recycling result in such a
useful end product. i’m sure
my garden and many others
will benefit. 6
>>blooming wonderful compost!
Stirling’S olD CiviC aMenity Site
at loWer polMaiSe, near fallin,
haS Been tranSforMeD into a neW
houSeholD WaSte reCyCling Centre.
as part of the Council’s drive towards
recycling and sustainability, the site has
been given a radical makeover. Stirling
residents will be able to recycle all sorts
of household waste, from batteries to
Stirling compost makes the grade
Green-fingered William Wood is looking
forward to giving his Causewayhead
garden an extra treat thanks to the
brown bin efforts of local people.
the Council recently became the
first in Scotland to achieve the
British Standards institute’s paS 100 quality
certificate for its Castle Compost. operators
at the lower polmaise Compost facility
outside fallin shred and then compost
garden waste and cardboard collected
bikes to books. the site will be
open daily, with attendants on
hand to help sort your waste into
the right areas, to help with lifting
and to prevent malicious dumping.
Stirling Council has spent approximately
£750,000 transforming the site. “We
have twenty new skips for all kinds of
different waste and a new ‘sweeper’
machine,” Waste Disposal team leader
Mike Jones told focus. “it’s a huge
improvement on the previous site and
people will notice a big difference.”
leaflets were recently sent out to
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blooming wonderful compost! from residents across the Stirling area. now gardeners like William are set to use the compost product to improve the quality of their soil and help the plants in their own gardens.
GeT yOur COMPOST here you can take home a bag of compost, when available, from the new lower polmaise household Waste recycling Centre.
phone 0845 277 7000 or visit
www.stirling.gov.uk/waste.
Stirling households explaining how
to separate household waste before
coming to the Centre. everyone will
also receive a permit card to show they
are Stirling area residents and entitled
to use the Centre.
James Marshall, Waste Collection
Co-ordinator, is also welcoming the
changes.
“this isn’t a dump or a cowp,” he says.
it’s something new - a recycling centre.
landfill used to be the norm but now
it’s the last resort, and we’re finding
new uses for as much household
waste as we can.”
for more information, including
opening hours and directions, or
a copy of the leaflet please
call 0845 277 7000 or visit
www.stirling.gov.uk/waste. L
ocal people appreciate
coming to a clean, organised area,
with assistance readily available and clear
signs showing what goes in each skip.
there’s more room and no mud!
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the
FUTURE STARTS hEREStirling Council now has its first
Sustainable Development Strategy
– a plan to guide us in tackling the
challenges of reducing energy use,
building sustainable communities,
using resources efficiently and
protecting our environment for
generations to come.
on the right path
andrew pont, policy Officer
at work: Switching off
my computer when
i’m going to be away
from my desk, using
the double-sided
option for printing and
photocopying, and
recycling used paper are
standard. i take the stairs instead of the lift
whenever possible. our office uses fairtrade
tea and coffee and we collect fruit peel and
alison perry,Community access Officer
at work: We use footpath signposts
made from recycled plastic. they last
longer than wooden posts, especially in
damp areas. We’re now installing picnic
benches, boardwalks and footbridges
made from the same product.
at home: i buy as much food as i can
from regular farmers’ markets, use the
30-degree wash cycle on the washing
machine, rarely use the tumble dryer, and
walk rather than drive whenever possible.
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foCuS talKeDto a CroSS-SeCtion of eMployeeS about some of the actions they are taking at work and at home which add up to making a positive difference for the future.
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focus faCtalmost half the uK’s carbon dioxide emissions come from energy we use everyday, so by saving energy we can all help prevent climate change.
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on the right path
maressa russell, Cleaning assistantat work: one of my jobs is
to collect bags of used paper
for emptying into the paper
recycling skip and returning the
empty bags to offices to be used
again. We are also responsible
for switching off lights in empty
offices once the cleaning is
finished.
Farquhar Wilson, Development executive
at work: forthside is the main construction site i’m working on
just now, and we’re trying to encourage contractors to recycle as
many site materials as possible. for example, all concrete has
been crushed and used as bottoming for the new roads. Steel
was also taken away and recycled by scrap merchants. large
sandstone buildings such as forthside house were taken apart
and the better quality stone is being used to build new walls,
giving them a traditional appearance.
at home: i car share with a Council colleague to and from
work, and walk the children to school. We don’t leave things
on standby and switch everything off at night. and apart from
a couple of helicopter flights over sites i’ve been working on, i
haven’t flown since 1996.
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at home: i recycle paper,
glass, cans and plastic by
using the different bins
provided by the Council, and
have some low-energy light
bulbs. i also use many of the
footpaths around my home
to take my wee dog out for
walks.
Stirling Council’s fleet of small cars is cheaper
offering 50-60 miles to the gallon.
to buy and operate than small vans,
used tea bags for composting.
at home: i’m able to walk to work
as my daily commute. We use
environmentally-friendly washing-up
liquid and try to re-use carrier bags
whenever possible. My wife and i
have a young son and we’ve bought
re-usable nappies which we’ve found
easier to use than anticipated.
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all really enjoyed the experience,”
says Senior Day Worker May
hart, who co-ordinates the get-
togethers with colleague graeme
Murray.
“i think group members have found
the companionship and support a
great help.
“the idea is simply to provide a
relaxed environment
where carers can meet each other,
chat over a cup of tea, try out new
activities and have a break from their
caring responsibilities.
“at the same time, we can offer lots
of useful advice and hand-outs.”
loretta Murray from forth valley
advocacy, an independent
organisation which speaks up for and
supports people in danger of being
pushed to the margins of society,
is an enthusiastic member and
supporter of the group.
a neW group DeDiCateD to Supporting people Who looK after
faMily MeMBerS attenDing Stirling CounCil Day Care ServiCeS iS noW
CoMpleting a SuCCeSSful trial run at the SunnyBanK CoMMunity
Centre in St ninianS.
a date for the
diary: 11-17 June
is National
Carers’ Week
Caring for the carers
anne ChriStie, Carer anD full-tiMe WorKer
have fun and learn new skills.”
“the group is great - a chance to
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self-referrals and referralsMacmillan Money Matters accepts
from health professionals, carers, family or friends.
Macmillan money mattersa neW SourCe of Support iS noW availaBle for people
With CanCer, their faMilieS anD CarerS.
“Macmillan Money Matters offers information and advice about
benefits and allowances and will assist with claims up to appeal
if necessary,“ explains eammon o’Boyle, who is co-ordinating the
project on behalf of Stirling Council, Macmillan Cancer Support, falkirk
Council and Clackmannanshire Council.
Money worries are often a major cause of stress, second only to pain.
“having cancer can be expensive in unexpected ways – travel costs,
bigger heating bills and new clothes if you gain or lose weight, for
example.
”We’re able to give financial information and advice to people with
cancer, their families and carers. for example, we can help make sure
they’re claiming all the benefits and funds they are entitled to.”
the local contact for
Macmillan Money Matters is:
vicki ferguson, Stirling Council
viewforth Stirling
fK8 2et tel 01786 442694
email [email protected]
please get in touch if you would
like to know more or to
request a leaflet.
eammON O’BOYLe, prOJeCt CO-OrDiNatOr
90% of people with cancer have a significant
drop in income and significant increases in daily
living expenses. We can help.
“it’s good fun with good friends,
and i think it gives people access to
information they might not otherwise
come across,” she told focus.
“We’ve had a series of special guests
to teach us useful skills like tai chi
and aromatherapy.”
Caring for a loved
one can be stressful, and
sometimes isolating. this
group is a great way of
taking care of the
carers.
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• there are estimated to be more
than 8000 carers in the Stirling
area.
• a strategy for the area, ‘Stirling
Cares’, was launched in early
2007. the Council worked with
carers and partner agencies
including nhS forth valley and
Stirling Carers’ Centre to produce
the plan.
• to learn more about forth valley
advocacy visit www.fva.org.uk.
trYiNG Out NeW sKiLLs LiKe arOmatherapY
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how are we doing?
The previous issue of Focus mentioned that the Council had introduced Stirling Stat to bring you regular updates on how the Council is performing across the range of our services.
Whilst still in its early stages, the majority of indicators show that we’re performing at or above expected levels.
In particular, areas that were performing well include: • Council tax collection rates • Benefits processing • processing house sales promptly • processing building warrants • housing rent arrears are within expected levels
• 100% of aSBo applications have been granted • freedom of information requests and talkback complaints • prompt responses to contact centre calls, consumer complaints to trading Standards and street lighting repairs • third party motor claims have improved by 15% over previous years and employers’ liability claims are at expected levels.
Areas highlighted for improvement include: • responding to waste complaints and pothole repairs • reducing public liability claims • processing homelessness applications • processing planning applications • adhering to waste collection routes • increasing property vacancy rates on industrial space.
read more performance information at
Stirling CounCil iS ConStantly SeeKing to iMprove ServiCeS for
our CuStoMerS.
www.stirling.gov.uk/performance
area Community planning Fund AwardsIn 2006 the Council
allocated £250,000 to be
divided between the seven
Area Community Planning
Forums. the forums were
asked to identify local
priorities and projects
which would benefit from
the funding. a wide range
of priorities and projects
were suggested, reflecting
the diversity of the
communities which make
up the Stirling area.
here are a few of the
achievements:
• in the south west
rural area the bulk
of the money has
been invested in
flashing speed signs
• in Bridge of allan a
climbing boulder was
bought for fountain
road park
• in the north the
Breadalbane virtual
learning Centre
purchased equipment
to help them deliver
iCt training in the
village halls
• in hillpark the new
Community Centre has
benefitted
• in Cornton the Cornton
Comment newsletter
was able to publish
further editions
• in Braehead new
noticeboards were
erected.
perFOrmiNG WeLL With BuiLDiNG WarraNts
stirlingstat
a prOmpt respONse FrOm
the CONtaCt CeNtre
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read more performance information at
abandoned vehiclesaccess for people with disabilitiesactive Stirlingadditional support needsadoptionadult learningafter school clubsalbert halls 473544allotmentsalterations to buildingsanimal health and welfareanti-racismantisocial behaviourarchaeological sitesarchives 450745area community planning arrearsartsassessors (and electoral register)
Business advice www.stirling.gov.uk/business
Business directoryBus station (Stirling)Bus stops and shelters
Campsites and caravan sitesCar parksCarbon monoxide alarmsCareCCtvCemeteriesChanging room gallery 479361ChildcareChild protectionChildren’s ServicesCity centre managementCleaning (common areas)
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0845 277 7000
Benefits adviceBetter government for older peopleBinsBird nuisanceBirth certificates Blue badges (disabled
parking)Bottle banksBreakfast clubsBridgesBudgets and financeBuilding control warrants
Building servicesBurials
GuideA to Z
let’s make it clear
Call 0845 277 7000 or visit stirling.gov.uk for all other numbers the area code is 01786 unless otherwise stated.
Communicating in a clear
and helpful way is an
important part of Stirling
Council’s customer service.
We always try to:
• put our customer’s
needs first
• keep the message short
and simple
• explain clearly what we
are asking customers to
do
• make sure the
information we give is
correct.
We have been reviewing
our forms, leaflets, letters,
and the way we answer
the phone or welcome you
at our reception areas. if
you have received any
communication from us
that you found confusing or
unclear, please let us know.
Call Bob Miller, Customer
Service improvement
officer, on 01786 443068,
write to him at: new
viewforth, Stirling Council,
fK8 2et or email millerb2@
stirling.gov.uk
aNimaL heaLth aND WeLFare
for all services call
except where a direct number is shown.
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Community access to schools Community careCommunity (community councils etc)
Community planningCommunity regenerationCommunity safetyCommunity wardensCompostingConcessionary travelConference facilitiesConsumer adviceContact centreCouncil taxCouncil tax benefitCouncillors and Council meetingsCountry parksCountryside ServiceCriminal Justice ServiceCycling
Data protectionDay careDeath certificatesDistrict courtDogs (fouling, licensing, noise, shelter, stray)Drains
early years (nursery)
economic developmenteducationelections
electoral registeremergency planningemergency out of hours – social workenvironment Servicesevening classes
family historyfamily supportfestivals finance and budgetsfishing permitsfloodingfootpaths – gritting, repairsfootwear and clothing grantsforthbank leisure Stadium 448308 forthConstruction forthsidefosteringfreedom of informationfree school meals
low-call 0845 277 7000funding (advice andinformation)
funerals
gaelicgarden maintenance scheme garden waste (brown
bins)
grantsgrass cuttinggrittinggrounds maintenance
halls – hiring and bookinghazardous wastehealth and safetyhistoric buildingshome energy efficiencyhome support service (home carers, meals on wheels, etc)
homelessnesshousebound library service 432391housinghousing benefit
housing repairs
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E CONTACT uS
0845 277 7000 is the number for
Stirling Council’s
contact centre. our
operators can put
you through to any
of our services,
whether you’re
looking to report
wasps’ nests, book
swimming lessons
or hire a hall for a
party. the lines are
open 24 hours a
day, all year round.
you can also text
the Council on
07717 990 001
with any other
enquiries, comments
or requests. We’ll
reply aSap between
9am and 5pm.
infotxt is a
text messaging
information service
for young people to
get information on
events, activities,
services and
issues including
relationships,
housing and health.
Send us a message
on 07717 996 884
and we’ll get back
to you aSap.
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national park national entitlement Cardneighbour disputesnoise (complaints)
nurseries
occupational therapyout of school care
parent and toddler groupsparent councilspark and rideparkingparks pavementspedestrian crossingspest controlplacing requests (schools)
planningplay areas and facilitiespoop scoopspostal and proxy votespotholesppp (schools)
property registerprospectuses for schools (handbooks)
ptas (parent teacher
associations)public holiday datespublic toilets
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illegal fly tippingimprovement & repair grantsindustrial developmentindustrial waste
Job creationJustices of the peace
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lampposts and lighting faults leisure classeslibraries licensinglisted buildingslitterlocal community planninglocal history (see archives and libraries)
Local officesaberfoyle 01877 382986Balfron 01360 440315Bannockburn 816515
Callander 01877 330166Cornton 450030Cowie 817915Dunblane 823300fallin 814018Killin (registrar Service
only) 01567 820655raploch 462824St ninians 451066Stirling 432251
local planslunch clubs
Marriage certificatesMeCS (Mobile emergency Care Services)Mediation Mobile library 432383Money adviceModernising governmentMuseums
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low-call 0845 277 7000
all area codes are 01786 unless otherwise stated.
LamppOsts aND LiGhtiNG FauLts
talkback (comments and complaints)taxi licencestaxicard schemetenants’ associationstolbooth (enquiries)trading Standardstraffic – lights, safety, signstraining opportunities for young peopletranslationstransporttreestwin towns and cities
vacancies – jobs with Stirling Councilvaluation bands for council tax and ratesvenues – bookingvolunteering
Walks in the Stirling Council areaWard boundariesWasp nestsWaste managementWelfare benefits adviceWhat’s on in the Stirling Council areaWheelie binsWinter roads maintenance
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Talkback your comments
and complaints help us improve services for
all local people. use talkback to talk to us.
you can also phone us on 0845 277 7000 or
visit www.stirling.gov.uk/talkback.
rainbow Slides 462521raploch urC (urban regeneration Company ltd)rates (business)recyclingregeneration registrarsregistering to voteregistration of landlordsrent paymentsrepairs (council housing)residential homesrespite care (for carers)roads
Satellite dishes – planning permissionSchoolsSchool holiday datesSheltered housingShopmobility Skip permitsSmoke detectorsSnow clearingSocial work area officesBalfron 01360 440118Bannockburn 816515Dunblane 821821St ninians 475497Stirling (Drummond house) 471177Social work emergency (out of hours)Social Work ServicesSpecial needsSpecial schoolsSpecial uplifts (bulky waste)Sport and leisureSupport for communities – resource Centre 432311
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These aren’t Council services, but they are
handy numbers to keep by the phone.
emergency fire, ambulance, police 999
transco emergency
(if you smell gas) 0800 111 999
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
police hQ (non-emergency) 01786 456000
nhS 24 08454 24 24 24
Stirling royal infirmary 01786 434000
Scottish Water 0845 601 8855
Sepa floodline 0845 988 1188
Benefits agency 01786 432600
inland revenue 0845 302 1484
Clackmannanshire Council 01259 450000
falkirk Council 01324 506070
perth and Kinross Council 01738 475000
national rail enquiries 08457 48 49 50
traveline (bus and train times) 0871 200 2233
trunk roads – reporting faults 0800 587 1108
Westminster parliament 020 7219 3000
Scottish parliament 0845 278 1999
visitscotland Stirling 01786 475019
telephone preference Service 0845 070 0707
(if you don’t want to receive unsolicited
marketing phone calls)
Mailing preference Service 0845 703 4599
(if you don’t want to receive junk mail)
Dial-a-Journey 01786 465355
Shopmobility 01786 449606
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scottish executive Central heating and plumbing
• Are you, or your partner,
60 or over and an owner
occupier, or renting from a
private sector landlord?
• have you lived in your home for
12 months or more?
• And have you no central heating
system, or a system which is
not working and beyond repair?
if so you may qualify for a grant
under the Scottish executive Central
heating programme.
you can also apply if you or your
partner are a householder aged 80 or
over, or 60-79 years old and receiving
minimum income guarantee pension
credit, and have a partial central
heating system or have a central
heating system which is inefficient
(usually over 20 years old).
if you think you might be eligible
and would like full details please
contact Scottish gas on freephone
0800 316 1653 or write to:
Scottish executive Central heating
programme Scottish gas freepoSt
SCo4421 edinburgh
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Willie and Marion, who have three years’ experience as Community Wardens between them, will cover a wide rural area, plus urban areas not previously covered, allowing all parts of the Stirling Council area to benefit from the service.
Sid pask, Community Warden Co-ordinator, welcomed the new pairing.
“this is an initiative that has proved very successful and much valued by local people, and with the inclusion of Willie and Marion in the team
mariON aND WiLLie , Out aND aBOut iN KiLLearN, Chat With LOCaL
shOpKeeper BarBara rOBerts.
We’re here to help sort problems and share information. And we’ve got supplies of dog poop bags - just ask!
we’re able to reach a much wider area. they will be responding to antisocial behaviour concerns that have a negative impact on the quality of life of residents and visitors,” he said.
if you’d like to contact a warden phone 0845 277 7000 or email [email protected]. there’s more information at www.stirling.gov.uk/community/safety/wardens
Community Wardenswiden their beat
Senior CoMMunity WarDen Willie Dunn anD CoMMunity
WarDen Marion preSCott have JoineD the
SuCCeSSful CoMMunity WarDen SCheMe.
thanKS to the DeterMination anD harD WorK of all
the BuDDing entrepreneurS in p6 at Killearn priMary
SChool, ChilDren Can noW enJoy learning
in a ClaSSrooM With a DifferenCe.
the octagonal structure, which sits in the school grounds,
opened in March, and comes complete with neat bench seating
for every child and a weather-vane perched on the roof.
the outdoor classroom project has been part of
the school’s work with the Scottish executive’s
initiative Determined to
Succeed for enterprise in
education.
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aliSon MaCKay is one of
Stirling area’s Determined
to Succeed Co-ordinators.
local businesses, parents
and the wider community
are working in partnership
with schools through Determined to Succeed
to develop enterprising skills and attitudes
in young people, including self-confidence,
motivation, self-awareness, motivation and
ambition. Contact alison on 07717 544649, or
visit www.determinedtosucceed.co.uk.
A CLASSROOM WITh A vIEW the ChiLDreN shOW OFF their CLassY CreatiON
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magazines are Magic
Parents getInvolved reSearCh anD reSultS ShoW
that When parentS get
involveD in their ChilDren’S
eDuCation everyone BenefitS.
But giving parents the right support
and information in a way that suits
everyone’s needs can be a real
challenge for schools.
Bannockburn Primary School recently
held an information event for parents of
children in p6 and 7 that proved a huge
hit, with an amazing turnout of well over
150.
“We believe our event was so successful
because the children and parents were
involved in the
planning right from
the beginning,” says
Depute headteacher
audrey ross. “they
let us know the
topics they wanted
to hear about – things
like internet safety, getting on with your
child and the transition to secondary
school.”
“it’s been fantastic, and the
children made it all happen,”
says Depute head teacher
isabel tempest. “tackling
everything from writing letters
to the community council to
securing funding from the
lottery fund, coming up with
design ideas, helping select
the company to build the
classroom and even making
cards and bookmarks to sell at
their summer fete, the children
learned a huge amount about
business planning, project
management and fundraising.”
Many businesses and organisations are
joining Stirling Council in supporting
Determined to Succeed, including:
Dobbies garden World • royal Bank of
Scotland • raploch urC • Stirling Blinds
• volunteer Centre Stirling • Stirling
Management Centre • Scottish enterprise •
Scottish fine Soaps • princess Scottish youth
Business trust • flawless Designs • feS
the keen writers, editors,
photographers and designers
at St Margaret’s primary School in
Cowie were Determined to Succeed
at creating their own in-house
magazine.
and they certainly have succeeded,
as Susan Cunningham and Kirsty
Dickson from the Council’s focus
team found out when they were
invited along for a recent visit.
“We talked about how you put
magazines together and different
ways of making them interesting,
useful and colourful,” said Susan.
“We were very impressed by
the children’s knowledge and
enthusiasm.”
“they were full of great ideas
and asked some really interesting
questions,” added Kirsty.
the first issue of St Margaret’s School
Magazine was out in late March and
the creative
team
are now
planning
their next
edition.
... You removed all the barriers
to us not coming. i think all
schools should think like this.
Bannockburn primary School parent
TALKING MAGAZINES With
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elaine hopley is pleased to be part of the expanded
32-strong StreetScape team which will be cutting
grass and maintaining grounds across the Stirling area
this summer season.
“the job appealed to me because it’s outdoors and
it’s local”, elaine told focus. “it’s been great to see
the difference our work makes to keeping areas clean
and tidy.”
“i studied outdoor education at college and have
been teaching winter outdoor sports for 19 years,
as well as working on a farm in the summer, so it
was all good experience for StreetScape. i’ve always
worked in a mainly male-dominated work place, and
it doesn’t bother me in the slightest! We make a
good team.”
focus faCtS• StreetScape works to keep
public areas and amenities
clean and safe across the
Stirling area.
• the StreetScape Service
recently re-surveyed all open
space areas that the Council
is responsible for, and is
working with communities to
find the best arrangements for
a new two-year contract for
grasscutting services
beginning next spring.
• for more information log
on to www.stirling.gov.uk/
streetscape
Kids love rugbyaCtive Stirling Will hoSt their popular rugBy CaMp at
Stirling County rugBy footBall CluB again thiS SuMMer.
the easter camp was enjoyed
by as many as 50 children and
young people each day over a
week in april.
Craig Collin, active Stirling’s
rugby Development officer,
said: “over the duration of the
week the children developed
their running, catching, passing
and throwing skills not only
through rugby games but also
through a variety of games like
dodgeball and rounders.”
the summer camp runs from
30 July to 3 august. to find out
more please contact Craig Collin
on 01786 432323.
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“the latest buzz books are just
one of the reasons to visit your local library.”
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area to be a place where all
children and young people are
safe, enjoy good health, and have
access to a wide range of positive
experiences and opportunities to
achieve their potential.
the Safety of our children
is everyone’s responsibility.
If you have any concerns for a child
or young person, seek advice and
support from:
During the day
Social Work
initial assessment team
01786 471177
Child protection Co-ordinator
01786 443493
Police
01786 456000
health
Contact your local health centre and
speak to your health visitor or gp.
reporter to the Children’s Panel
authority reporter
01786 476400
Out of hours
emergency Duty team
after 5 pm and at weekends
Social Work
01786 470500 or 0845 277 7000
Police
01786 456000
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New-look librariesWi-fi networks in all Stirling Council
area libraries mean service users
with wireless-enabled laptops can now
go online free of charge.
“the demand for our computer facilities
is huge, and our buildings just couldn’t
hold any more,” says library and
archives Manager robert ruthven.
“But now customers with suitable
laptops can simply bring them along,
join the wi-fi service and go online
quickly and easily while sitting in a
comfy chair.”
existing library users need their
library card and a pin number -
available from any local library
- to get online. new users can
sign up for a library card to log
on.
also adding to the new look are the
42” plasma tv screens in Central,
Bridge of allan and Dunblane libraries.
these carry a varied menu of public
information (which will also soon be
displayed as screensavers on pCs in
smaller libraries) and the latest news
headlines.
AS YOU LIKE IT: iNFOrmatiON iN
aLL FOrms.
visit www.stirling.gov.uk/libraries for more details.
“We now have access
to records for the
whole of scotland
dating back as far as
1553.”
Registering Changes
We’ve carried out civil marriages at
all sorts of places - picturesque gardens,
hotels, castles, in the Wallace monument,
even on a boat on Loch Katrine.
focus faCtStirling Council’s registration Service
has offices in Stirling, aberfoyle,
Balfron, Callander, Dunblane and
Killin.
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they’ve Been regiStering BirthS, MarriageS anD DeathS for a long
tiMe. But DiD you KnoW that noW Stirling CounCil’S regiStration
ServiCe Can alSo help you CoMpile your faMily tree?
Senior registrar Jacqueline taylor
explains that family ancestry is just
one of the growing list of services
her team offers every day.
“the family history side of things is
increasingly popular. you can come
along and staff will
conduct a search with you, or
you can arrange an enhanced
search at the Stirling office, where we
will also produce a family tree and
report for you. Searches are popular, so
you will need to book in advance!”
the registration Service also carry out
quarterly citizenship ceremonies at
Stirling’s Municipal Buildings. new
citizens can celebrate with family and
friends, and receive a pack which
includes a message from the home
Secretary, a passport application
pack, information on voting and a
book on Stirling.
JaCQueLiNe taYLOr , seNiOr reGistar
CLare aND NeiL hOLDeN CeLeBratiNG their BiG DaY
JeaNette aND susaN CeLeBrate their CitizeNship CeremONY
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“We are very much about
customer service here,” continues
Jacqueline. “We get a lot of
positive feedback from the people
we serve and this includes people
who have to visit the registrar’s
to register a death. We aim to
handle this as professionally and
sensitively as possible.”
“a lot of our work is about
celebration and we enjoy making
people’s special days happy
and memorable. other services
we offer include ceremonies for
civil partnerships, baby naming
and renewing marriage vows,”
Jacqueline told focus.
to find out more about family
searches or about marriage
and other ceremonies, phone
registration Services on 01786
432343 or log on to
www.stirling.gov.uk/registrar.
The right choice for Leighannleighann McDermott wanted to work in childcare when she left school,
but needed to gain the confidence, skills and work experience to
make it happen. now, with the help of youth Service’s award-
winning Choices in Care programme, she’s enjoying her job at
Bright Beginnings nursery in Stirling, and is all set
to undertake an SvQ in early years Care and
education.
Choices in Care supports young people aged
16 - 25 who risk missing out on the chance
of a job in the care sector because they may
lack the necessary qualifications.
We now sell gift
vouchers for our ancestry
researching service - a great
present for anyone
interested in family
history research.
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top BoyS’ naMeS
Molly • amy • hannah
Katie • lucy • niamh
aimee • Cara • eilidh
olivia • Sophie
thomas • ryan
Cameron • James
Jamie • Kyle • lewis
alexander • Jack
fraser
MAKING IT SpECIAL: assistaNt reGistrar mOira murraY heLps CLaire aND BarrY reGister the Name OF BaBY murrON
CLare aND NeiL hOLDeN CeLeBratiNG their BiG DaY
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Leave it to Lynnelynne WalKer, right-hanD WoMan at raploCh urBan
regeneration CoMpany, tellS foCuS Why She loveS her varieD
anD fulfilling JoB.
lynne, what’s your role at
raploch urC?
i work for the enhanced
Community Support team,
helping administer a european-
supported fund that’s available
for community groups. groups
can ask for funds to help them
to gain focus and direction or
for specific pieces of research.
i also work closely with the
project Support team leader,
helping keep the office run like
clockwork!
What were you doing before
joining the raploch urC?
i spent three years working
abroad for a well-known tour
operator, which was a fantastic
experience.
What made you apply for the raploch
job?
i was brought up in paisley near a
housing estate called ferguslie park
which had undergone extensive
regeneration. i read raploch’s business
plan and was impressed with the
vision, focus and direction of the
project. all too often regeneration
projects make the mistake of focusing
on the physical aspects of regenerating
an area and overlook the most
important element - the community.
Describe a typical working day.
no two are the same. the days i
enjoy most are when the pressure
is on and you have to juggle lots of
tasks. this week i’ve been putting
together the rapregen newsletter
which goes out to community groups
and representatives to keep them
updated on what’s going on. i’ve also
been organising an understanding
regeneration course for local
residents and employees. our team
also works very closely with the
raploch Community partnership,
which is the umbrella community
group for the area.
What is the best thing about your job?
the people. they are highly
motivated, hard working and
dedicated to making a difference in
raploch. they’re not just colleagues
but good friends.
and the worst?
Mondays. i’m really not a fan, never
have been, never will be!
LYNNe WaLKer’s rOLe is KeY at the rapLOCh urC.
i was very impressed
when i read raploch’s
business plan.LYNNe WaLKer
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Best thing about my job?
the people. xxx
forthSiDe, Stirling’S Multi-Million pounD Waterfront
DevelopMent, Will proviDe a neW Waterfront leiSure,
BuSineSS anD reSiDential DiStriCt anD DouBle the SiZe of the
City Centre.
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forthsideFocus on
the bridge is expected to
be completed in spring 2008.
reSiDential DevelopMent214 contemporary homes are
being built by gladedale (formerly
Bett homes) in three areas: the
harbourside, the Crescent and the
Square. phase one is expected to
be ready for occupation by the end
of this year.
Keep up to date with everything
that’s happening at forthside
by visiting www.stirling.gov.uk/
forthside.
the 40 acre site will include a new
city square, landscaping, riverbank
walkway and new public transport
route.
peDeStrian BriDgeWork began in april to cross the
railway line and link the city centre
with the heart of forthside. Design
is by Wilkinson eyre/gifford &
partners, the team behind the
acclaimed gateshead Millennium
Bridge, and funding will be met by
the Scottish executive and european
regional Development fund.
teMporary Car parKWhile the bridge is being built
the south station car park will be
temporarily closed, with alternative
parking available on the forthside
site.
Multi-SCreen CineMathis attraction will be operated
by vue, the uK’s largest cinema
operator. Work got underway in
December, and the 8-screener is set
to open by late 2007 or early 2008.
the old barracks buildings standing
alongside the new cinema will be
converted into offices, bars and
restaurants.
raploch urban regeneration
Company (urC) works to:
• increase business, economic
and community confidence
• encourage the community to
participate in greater economic
activity
• improve income levels
• increase levels of employment
and reduce unemployment
• improve the environment
• encourage higher property
values and reduce turnover in
social rented housing
• promote greater satisfaction
with the neighbourhood.
Contact the raploch regeneration
project at: lennox Suite, forsyth
Business Centre,lomond Court,
Castle Business park, Stirling
fK9 4tu www.raploch.com
a bright future
for raploch
rapLOCh resiDeNt miChaeL LeNaGhaN is part OF the CONstruCtiON team
i heard there were opportunities
for local labour, and i’m delighted to
be part of such an exciting project.
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ever WonDereD hoW StreetS get their naMeS? first a letter
goes out to the community council and local councillor to ask for any ideas
or suggestions – preferably something with local or historical links. if it’s a
newly-built road the developer sometimes requests that the name used to
promote the development is considered. environment Services also carry out
research into the history of the area.
Signs of the times
siGNs OF CharaCter iN
the CitY CeNtre.
FIRST IMpRESSIONS: GateWaY siGNs tO WeLCOme VisitOrs tO the CitY
BranD neW street nameplates
in attractive traditional style are
now gracing Stirling city centre
streets as part of the vital
Stirling initiative to improve
the civic environment and
highlight the city’s status as a
leading visitor destination. one
hundred of the smart white
cast aluminium name plates,
designed to complement local
stone and architecture, have
been erected.
local people are involved as much
as possible. a recent example is
the redevelopment of the Cornton
(phase 1). the community council
arranged discussions with some of
the older people in the area and put
forward some names dating back to
the post World War ii prefab era.
elma lindsay, local history officer in
Stirling’s Central library, has studied
the area’s older street names and
the clues many hold to the past.
“Some names commemorate long-
gone buildings, like Seaforth place and
Dalgleish Court, or honour royalty and
politicians, like Balmoral road, victoria
place and pitt terrace,” she says.
“however we have many street names
which remember local people who
made a special contribution to our area.
Drummond place, for example, is after
a very powerful nineteenth century
Stirling family. Many focus readers
will remember the Drummond tract
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environment Services staff were contacted recently by a family history enthusiast from California, who was delighted to discover that
Marsden Court, Causewayhead, had been named after his uncle, John Marsden, who worked in grampian engineering making early aircraft for local aviators Barnwell Brothers.
the heart of Stirling is a great
place for a mosey, full of quirky
corners, surprising details and
buildings with a story to tell.
new to the city scene this summer
will be a series of strategically-
positioned and cleverly-designed
‘orientation blades’ which point
the way to both the well-known
attractions and the unexpected
gems in each neighbourhood and
help visitors find their way around
more easily.
BarNWeLL mONOpLaNe NumBer 6 at CauseWaYheaD
With a BarNWeLL BrOther at the COCKpit, 1911.
enterprise, which closed its doors as
recently as the 1980s. it was founded
by peter Drummond in 1848. his
strict religious beliefs prompted him
to publish a series of tracts against
taking the ferry across the river for
Sunday picnics at Cambuskenneth, and
his efforts led to the closure of Stirling
race course in 1854. he didn’t succeed
in stopping the trains running on the
Sabbath, though!”
other figures immortalised in street
names are wealthy merchant John
Cowane (Cowane Street), David Bayne
(Bayne Street), provost between
1909 and 1917, who gave the Stirling
people the clock tower at the end of
union Street and the statue of Burns
in Dumbarton road, and builder and
councillor James ronald (remembered
in two riverside street names).
notable women don’t fare so well,
although Whinwell road is a tribute to
annie Croall, who founded Whinwell
Children’s home in the 1870s, and
Maxwell place remembers ann
Maxwell, described by the ‘Stirling
Journal and advertiser’ in 1847 as
‘a lady distinguished by the most
engaging qualities of head and heart.’
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Your Councillors
Cllr Tony Ffinch
Cllr Paul Owens
labour [email protected]
Cllr Fergus Wood
Cllr Alistair Berrill
Cllr Graham Lambie
Cllr Colin O’Brien
Cllr Callum Campbell
Cllr Colin Finlay
labour [email protected]
Cllr David Goss
Cllr Graham houston
Multi-Member Wards
Ward 1 trossachs and teith
Ward 2 forth and endrick
Ward 3 Dunblane and Bridge of allan
instead of having one local councillor you now have three or four, who may represent different political parties. you can choose to get in touch with any or all of the councillors in your ward if you have an issue, query or question you would like to discuss.
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Cllr John hendry
Cllr Graham reed
Cllr Jim Thomson
Cllr Neil Benny
Cllr Scott Farmer
Cllr Andrew Simpson
Cllr Ian Brown
lib Dem [email protected]
Cllr Corrie McChord
labour [email protected]
Cllr Steven Paterson
Ward 6 Stirling east
Ward 5 Stirling West
Ward 4 Castle
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Cllr Margaret Brisley
Cllr Alasdair MacPherson
Cllr Gerard O’Brien
labour o’[email protected]
Ward 7 Bannockburn
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Roads report
www.stirling.gov.uk/archives
reCent roaDS works and works
under construction in the Stirling
Council area:
• a821 lade inn, by Callander
– resurfacing £14k
• Spokers loan, Balfron – parking
layby and other works £32k
• Craignavie road, Killin – footway
£33k
• a875 Main Street, Killearn – traffic
management at junctions £55k
• a873 Main Street, thornhill – traffic
management £32k
• a811 - resurfacing £95k
• B9124 - resurfacing £28k
• hilton road, Cowie - minor
improvements £48k
• Clark Street, Bannockburn
– upgrading footway £12k
aN eXtra £1.5m over the next year has been allocated
from Council coffers to improve our area’s roads.
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• Bruce terrace, Cambusbarron -
verge works £12k
• Main Street, Bannockburn - car
park resurfacing £12k Creating safer routes to schools is a
key task for the Council’s
roads teams.
Works include:
• Cowie primary
School £23k
• Cambusbarron
primary School
£18k
• Braehead primary
School £21k
• riverside primary
School £27k
• St. Margarets
primary School,
Cowie £26k
DATe: March 2007
PLACe: Cambusbarron
JOB: Kerbing
Stirling Council, viewforth, Stirling fK8 2et phone: 0845 277 7000email: [email protected] text: 0771 799 0001 web: www.stirling.gov.uk
NeiL CuNNiNGham (L) aND JOe mCaNaLLY FrOm the rOaDs team.
the Stirling Keythis evocative exhibit from Stirling’s
Smith art gallery and Museum
unlocks a dramatic story.
Stirling Castle last saw military
action in 1746. at the beginning of
that year the Jacobite army under
Bonnie prince Charlie took the town
of Stirling, and the key to the burgh
was his. his forces set up their
artillery on gowan hill to beseige
the Castle.
the Castle artillery, however, was
strong enough to destroy the
attacking guns, and the Jacobites
were forced to retreat. Stirling
Castle stayed in hanoverian
hands.
on 17 January around 8000
of Charles’ men routed general
henry hawley’s government army at
the Battle of falkirk.
learn more about dramatic
moments in Stirling’s history at
your local library or Stirling Council’s
archives Service.
