Cycling Event Makes £4.5M for Stirling
The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships brought around £4.5 million of economic benefits to the Stirling area, as well as sporting, social and cultural gains. Data from event organisers found the economic benefits were more than 10 times the budget of £350,000 committed by Stirling Council to the event, the...
Paul Gilliland Retires
PC Paul Gilliland has announced his retirement as community police officer for Dunblaneand Bridge of Allan on 18 April 2024. Dunblane Community Council wishes to thank Paul forthe huge contribution he has made to community policing in the Dunblane area and we wishhim the best in his well-deserved retirement.
Dunblane Primary P5 - Citizens of the Future
We wish to thank the primary 5 pupils at Dunblane Primary School for the letters thatappeared on “X” addressed to Dunblane Community Council. We are extremely impressedwith your citizenship activities.The community councillors are particularly interested to read about your project “Fish in theClassroom” where you looked after young trout for...
Community Council & SC secure 40mph limit on Kinbuck Road
Stirling Council has decided to reduce the speed limit on the B8033 between Dunblane and Kinbuckfrom 60mph to 40mph. This follows an earlier decision by them to clear the vegetation from andresurface the narrow footpath.Ailsa Gray, the chair of Dunblane Community Council, said, “we raised this matter with StirlingCouncil after...
East Dunblane Power Upgrades
https://www.ssen.co.uk/news-views/2024/East-Dunblane-set-to-benefit-from-network-upgrade-by-SSEN-Distribution/
Dunblane Community Council - News Update - April
The latest DCC news is now updated on https://dunblane.info/dcc. Our next meeting is 10th April 7pm in the library.
First Squirrel death from pox in Central Scotland
First death of red squirrel from squirrelpox confirmed north of Scotland’s Central Belt The first identified death of a red squirrel from squirrelpox virus north of Scotland’s Central Belt has been confirmed on the outskirts of Dunfermline, Fife. This news could have serious consequences for the area’s red squirrel populations, and...
Scottish & Southern - Priority Services Register for Electricity
No matter who you pay your bills to, the people who actually deliver the power and keep the lights on in Dunblane are SSEN. Here's a recent update from them about priority service for certain groups. Disruption to essential services like electricity can sometimes happen and it affects our everyday...
Community Council meeting rescheduled for 10 April
Please find our April news update on https://dunblane.info/dcc The Community Council meeting due to take place on 3 April has been rescheduled to 10 April. See the listing in What's On?
Stirling Council's Planning Guidance Review Survey
We are seeking your views on the following draft planning guidance documents: · Sustainable Transport and Access for New Development, February 2024. · Householder Alterations and Extensions, February 2024. · Energy Efficiency and Micro-Renewables in the Historic Environment, February 2024. We have reviewed the three existing planning guidance documents, which can be found here,...
Perth Road Closures for Whitelining Work 2-9 April
Daytime closures will be implemented on Perth Road due to the removal of cycle lanes. These will be replaced by hashed areas to warn of the danger of open car doors to cyclists. Closures are as follows : Northbound : Claredon to Fourways 2,3 April Southbound : Fourways to Beech...
New Direct Train Service from Stirling to London (bypassing Edi/Glw)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-68450567
Stirling Council 2024 Budget - Now Finalised
Stirling Council has approved its budget for 2024-25 which addresses a shortfall of over £16m and delivers a package of investments that prioritises key frontline services. At a meeting of Council today (29 Feb), councillors agreed by a majority to the administration’s proposals amid an incredibly challenging financial landscape for...
Creative Dunblane : A Survey of Co-working
Please spare a couple of minutes to complete our short survey and we will keep you up to date about the community co-working space that we are planning. There are only 4 questions - http://bit.ly/CrDCo-working
Burns Club Centenary Sells Out
Dunblane Burns Club celebrated its centenary in style on Friday 9th Feb. 132 people packed out Victoria Hall and their generous donations enabled the event to raise over £1500 which will go to the chosen charities of the Dunblane Centre and Dunblane High School. The full programme is available below...
A9 Closed Overnight 12-14 Feb
Please be advised, a full overnight closure of the southbound carriageway of the A9 will be in operation between Keir roundabout and the B8033 (to the northwest of Dunblane) for three nights from Monday 12th February until Wednesday 14th February. The closure will be in place between 10pm and 5am each night, with...
Whopping turnout at Victoria Hall to discuss Budget (potentially library) cuts
Over 150 people turned up at the Victoria Hall to a Dunblane Community Council Meeting to discuss potential budget cuts. Much of the audience concern was about library cuts, potentially due to recent press speculation. Councillors stressed that no decisions had yet been taken and that the four of them...
The train leaving from platform 3...
Following completion of Network Rail's crossover project on 3/4 Feb, trains have started running for some services directly from Platform 3 when heading South. This prevents a 13 minute turnaround time which can allow late running Inverness and Aberdeen trains to pass South without the need to hold up local...
Community Council to discuss Council cuts : Now in Victoria Hall
The Community Council is devoting its whole meeting on 7 February to a discussion on the Stirling Council budget proposals. The meeting will be held in the Library at 7.00pm Now in Victoria Hall
Polmaise Tip - Online Booking only from 1st May
https://www.stirling.gov.uk/news/new-online-booking-system-for-stirling-s-household-waste-recycling-centres/ The web booking service hasn't been provided yet.
Disruption to Train Services
Dunblane will suffer multiple disruptions to train services due to forthcoming improvement works. On 29th Jan to 1st Feb, trains from Dunblane to Edinburgh will stop at Falkirk. This is due to remedial work being carried out on a rock face at Rathol. https://www.scotrail.co.uk/plan-your-journey/engineering-works/safety-critical-engineering-works-29-january-until-1-february On the weekend of 3rd-4th Feb...
All Change at the Burgh Chambers?
Stirling Council has moved out of Dunblane's Burgh Chambers and Creative Dunblane is planning to take it over on a 20 year lease. On Saturday 27 January, a dozen Volunteers from Creative Dunblane and the Digital Makerspace spent a morning transforming the Town's Burgh Chambers - disposing of years of old council leaflets...
Conservatives Win Dunblane Seat
Electorate The electorate was 11,778. Number of ballot papers and turnout The number of ballot papers was 4,315 The turnout was 36.6% There were 27 rejected ballot papers. The quota of votes for a candidate to be elected was 2,145. First preference results Candidate nameParty/affiliationNumber of first preference votes Clare...
BBC Debate Night in Stirling 31 Jan & 20 Mar
The studio audience application website is now open, Apply for free studio tickets: www.bbc.co.uk/debatenight Debate Night thrives on a strong live audience, and with a UK general election looming, there's never been a better time for the people of Scotland to put their questions to the country's decision-makers and public
Coder Dojo is launched in Dunblane
Coding for kids – it’s the future On Saturday 20 January 2024, Creative Dunblane hosted a new CoderDojo, a coding club for young people. Eleven young people aged 7 to 17 attended this inaugural event – three from Dunblane High School and eight from local primary schools - and there...
Have a go at handbells!
Free have-a-go open rehearsals for children, teenagers and adults to come and make music with handbells with Dunblane Cathedral Handbell Ringers on Sunday 14 January Fun group music-making for ages 8-12. Learn to read music & develop performance skills in award-winning group, which has made many TV appearances, inspiring...
Dunblane Burns Club - Tickets now on sale for 9/2/24
Dunblane Burns Club Centenary Burns Supper will be held on Friday 9 February 2024 in the Victoria Hall Dunblane (where the first Burns Supper organised by Dunblane Burns Club was held in 1924) The line up for the Dunblane Burns Club Centenary Burns Supper which will be held on Friday...
Stirling Business Excellence Awards 2024
We are on the lookout for nominations from businesses across different sectors which would be deserving of an award for one of our categories (detailed below) and we would love it if you could help drive these. SME Business of the Year Family Business of the Year Rural Award Startup Business...
Christmas Extravaganza on Thursday 30th November
The Dunblane Christmas Extravaganza is returning on Thursday 30th November 2023! The event will run from 5- 8pm on the...
Emma has Christmas book published
A Dunblane schoolgirl has had her first book published at the age of just 11. Emma Russell, winner of the...
DHS celebrates Jane Stewart, a Women in Innovation
Dunblane High School reveals Purple Plaque to celebrate Jane Stewart, a Women in Innovation Award Winner Dunblane High School has...
HES awards Leighton Library £188k
Historic Environment Scotland has awarded £188,000 to help secure future of Dunblane's Leighton Library Scotland's oldest purpose-built library is set...
Polling Station Review
Stirling Council, like all local authorities, is required to undertake a statutory review of arrangements for polling districts and polling...
The Giving Tree relaunch
The Giving Tree has opened its doors We are pleased to announce that The Giving Tree opened its doors for...
Stirling Council's Budget Survey now Open
A new survey, has been launched by the council on a range of budget savings proposal. No decision have been taken...
Dandara Impact on Big Dunblane Survey
Dandara (Housing Developer) has proposed a "Vision for Dunblane". This incorporates housing across its entire land bank to the south...
DCC November 23 Hotspots
Here are some of the key topics under discussion this month. Our full list of intiatives is on our home...
Wind farm Windfall for Dunblane? Consultation Meeting 14th Nov
The Windburn 2 windfarm proposal is for land behind Dumyat. Parts of the turbines will potentially be seen from walks...
Windburn 2 Wind Farm Consultation Meetings
Windburn Wind Farm: Public Exhibitions Wind2 invites you to attend Public Exhibition events at which the latest draft proposals for...
Contraflows / Road Closures on Perth Road - Nov 13-Dec 22 and Jan 8-Feb26
For full details, please see the Scottish Gas Networks site : https://sgn.co.uk/our-gas-works/major-planned-projects/dunblane-perth-road-area The text is also available as an attachment...
3 Decide Not to Proceed with 5G Mast by Dunblane Primary
A spokesperson for 3 made the following statement : Having reviewed the site, we have decided not to proceed with...
DCC October 23 Hotspots
Here are some of the key topics under discussion this month. Our full list of intiatives is on our home...
Dunblane to Perth Rail 175 Anniversary Celebration Event
The Scottish Central Railway (SCR) linking Dunblane to Stirling and Perth opened in on 1848, connecting with the Edinburgh to...
End of the Road for Dual Carriageway?
The dual carriageway (B8033) from M&S to the Keir roundabout is frequently prone to flooding and closure. The Northbound carriageway...
The Bank redevelopment vision
Update about The Bank – proposal to become a multi-functional, community owned, arts and hospitality venue. The plans for the...
Engineering work at Dunblane Station now completed
Network Rail has recently carried out the final phase of enhancement works at Dunblane station to help improve service reliability...