Stirling Council

A new group is to be established by Stirling Council to ensure residents on Universal Credit continue to be supported. Universal Credit was piloted in Stirling in May 2015 for a small percentage of residents, and fully implemented in June this year for anyone of working age on a low income in or out

Stirling Council, alongside partner Scottish Water Horizons, has been awarded £100,000 to explore a pioneering heat solution for rural Stirling, with initial feasibility being carried out in Callander. The first study of its kind in the UK, the project will investigate how waste heat extracted from

Housing convenor Evelyn Tweed (left) with cabinet secretary for communities, social security and equalities, Angela Constance Stirling Council’s plans to develop over 700 new affordable homes over the coming five years have been highlighted to the Scottish Government.

Stirling Council will work with partners to build more than 700 new affordable homes over the next five years. Communities in Cornton, Cultenhove, Raploch and in a number of rural settlements will all benefit from the creation of more social rented houses, while affordable housing will also be provi

CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application to Stirling Council for a proposed housing development in Kippen. The housebuilder is proposing a development of 31 homes on the Oakwood site, which is allocated for housing in the adopted Stirling Local Development Plan 2014.

Plans to build 70 homes and a new cemetery on greenbelt land in Strathblane have been refused by Stirling Council. The development, which was being taken forward by Gladman Developments, was proposed for land south of Broadgate House on Campsie Road.

The Robert the Bruce monument at Bannockburn Councillors have unanimously refused planning permission in principle for a “major development” at a part of the Bannockburn battle site but have backed plans to bring one of Killearn’s oldest and most prominent buildings back into use as affordable

Stirling Council has approved an investment of £2 million in the current financial year to drive forward the installation of solar panels to local authority houses. The move to increase funding will provide a further 500 homes with solar panels.

Stirling Council has re-affirmed its commitment to building more social rented homes following a decision to approve the transfer of the former St Margaret’s Primary School site in Cowie to the housing service. The decision means that the site can now be used to create new affordable homes.

Stirling Council is to lead an environmental advisory group seeking to help communities benefit from renewable energy projects. Councillor Evelyn Tweed has been appointed as chairperson of the Association for Public Service Excellence (APSE) Renewable Group. The group’s aims include increasing opp

Over 200 empty homes across the Stirling Council area have been brought back into use since April 2013, equating to a massive £2.6 million generated in the region. On average, every empty home that becomes populated brings about £13,000 from workers contributing to tax revenue and increasing the t

Stirling Tenants Assembly organised a family fun day at the Council Chambers to raise awareness of Scottish Housing Day 2017. The event, held in association with Stirling Council’s Housing Service, hosted a range of activities, including the council play bus, face painting, caricature drawing and

Stirling Council’s Planning and Regulations Panel has approved plans to build 35 new properties in Killearn. The development will be situated on land between Gartness Road and Blairessan House near Station Road and includes plans for 12 affordable homes.

Clackmannanshire Council leader Les Sharp Plans to bring forward housing development sites in Clackmannanshire are among a list of potential projects for the proposed Stirling & Clackmannanshire City Deal, the council has revealed.

The Scottish Government has announced its intention to grant planning permission in principle for a proposed tennis and golf centre at Park of Keir in Dunblane provided there is a commitment to affordable housing at the site. Backed by Judy Murray and former Ryder Cup golf captain Colin Montgomerie,