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new community council Forum

By Stephen Traynor, Bannockburn Community Council, on 20 July 2008

A new Community Council Forum has been set up . Although it's still in it's infancy - we'd be grateful if you'd take the time to join the forum community and take part as we move things forward. Although we will be limited in what we can do with the forum site -it's a start and a means to keeep in touch.There will be teething problems but " from tiny acorns..."/ The website is >> . http://bannockburn.forumup.co.uk . Thanks .

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the statutory law is being amended to allow councils to refuse to lift waste rubbish if U do not place your bin where U are told by the Council.

By T Cattigan, a community member, on 20 July 2008

Amendments to the Public Health Act of 1875 are being made to allow councils to refuse to uplift household rubbish, if U do not do as U are told by the Council. The majority of people I know recycle their waste, put out their rubbish at the correct times. This allows the new vehicles purchased by the Council to uplift the rubbish. It also allows the Council to reduce labour the resources. As all are doing their bit why do the Council not have the bins cleaned after they are emptied. This would show the communities that working together we can improve the environment for all.

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July Meeting Councillor Reports

By Ian McMenemy, Bannockburn Community Council, on 15 July 2008

Both Cllr MacPherson and Cllr Brisley submitted a report to the July meeting.

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Historic Scotland Battlefield Consultation

By Gareth Jones, a community member, on 25 June 2008

Are the Bannockburn Community Council aware of and responding to the historic Scotland Battlefield Consultation document? I moved from Bannockburn to Prestonpans several years ago and am now involved with the Battle of Prestonpans Heritage Trust. The Trust is seeking to improve access to, the preservation of and the interpretation of the Battlefield in Prestonpans, which is currently owned by Scottish Coal. I know that a small part of the Bannockburn site is now owned by the NTS but the rest of the site or sites are privately owned and substantially built upon. HS now propose to create a non-statutory inventory of Battle Sites but is reluctant to either introduce any kind of Statutory protection or to do anything to assist with the protection or interpretation of these sites. We are, together with groups from Pinkie and Dunbar, responding to their consultation and would like to drum up as many other local groups with interest in battle sites to do likewise. The Consultation is available on the HS website and is due to end later this month.

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keeping you informed

By Stephen Traynor, Bannockburn Community Council, on 22 June 2008

If anyone would like the minutes of the Community Council meetings emailed , please send an email to >> bannockburncc @ yahoo.co.uk . Please indicate a " first name" in you email ...eg ..bob 123@hotmail (ROBERT) which will help in creating a database.Your details will not be made public.

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old building at carpet close next to the burn.

By t cattigan, a community member, on 10 June 2008

I walk this way with my dog and I see that stirling council have removed part of the building as it was unsafe? They have also strengthened the building and caped the walls to prevent water ingress to the walls. This building has been uninhabited for 40 years +, the cost for these repairs will have to come from the housing purse. Can our councillors find out what the councils intentions are with this building as they no doubt will have spent a considerable amount of money on this building works.

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June Meeting - Councillor Report

By Ian McMenemy, Bannockburn Community Council, on 10 June 2008

This is the report submitted by Councillor Margaret Brisley to the June Community Council meeting.

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Access to another site for the Community.

By T.Cattigan., a community member, on 09 June 2008

I was at the CC Meeting last week and the CC are looking into providing access to another site, this could be something similar but not exactly the same. This can only be good news for the Community of Bannockburn -Whins of Milton -Hillpark. Cllr Brisley said she was happy to take any question via Stirling council website, brisleym@stirling.gov.uk

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Bluebellwood clean up action day

By Joe Smith, a community member, on 04 June 2008

Balquhidderock Countryside Action Day Stirling Council's Countryside Ranger Service and Broomridge Community Council are looking for volunteers to help with a variety of tasks at Balquhidderock Wood on Sunday 8 June from 2pm – 4pm Tasks will include litter picking, pulling up the pretty, but invasive Himalayan Balsam, before it has chance to establish itself in the woodland, and cutting back overhanging vegetation from the paths. Last year local residents mucked-in to help with the Balquhidderock Wood clean up, collecting over 15 bags of rubbish, mainly crisp & sweet packets, cans and bottles. Volunteers are being asked to wear suitable footwear and nettle proof clothing, as there are plenty of nettles growing just now. Meeting at the bottom of the central path that leads up to Bannockburn High School. The Countryside Staff will explain what needs doing and will provide all the equipment needed. Known locally as Bluebell wood, Balquhidderock Wood is a rare and important broadleaved woodland. One of only a few strips of ancient woodland left in the Stirling area. The wood is the only Local Nature Reserve in the Stirling area, a Local Conservation area, a Listed Wildlife site as well as a Listed Ancient Woodland, because of its ancient origin it holds Site of Special Scientific Interest status. Over the last few years Stirling Council's Countryside Ranger Service has been working with the local community in Broomridge to protect and conserve Bluebell wood. Work carried out has included path improvement, removing garden refuse, fly-tipping removal and litter clearance. Despite local volunteers and the Countryside Ranger Service regularly patrolling the woods collecting litter, it still remains a big problem. Litter not only looks bad but can also be dangerous for wildlife, dogs and people. For further information please contact Stirling Council Countryside Service on 01786 442932.

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End of an Era?

By Stephen Traynor, Bannockburn Community Council, on 28 May 2008

It is very likely that this site is closing next month. The Teledemocracy team have informed us of this decision with the end of June being the termination date. Any thoughts?

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Councillors Report to the May meeting

By Ian McMenemy, Bannockburn Community Council, on 12 May 2008

Report submitted from Cllr M Brisley to the May meeting of the Bannockburn Community Council.

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April meeting Councillors report

By Ian McMenemy, Bannockburn Community Council, on 21 April 2008

Report from Councillor Margaret Brisley to the April meeting. Please note that this report was submitted just after the meeting but is only being posted now as I was away on holiday!

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Town Square, New council houses for Bannockburn.

By T. D . C., a community member, on 19 April 2008

When will the next meeting be held? How will the public be informed of this meeting? Has there been any further discussion with L Malkin / T Cain on the proposed way forward with this issue? Can someone give dates for the next meeting?

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Money wasted on Provosts lam post - posts?

By btc16qk@yahoo, a community member, on 04 April 2008

Now that we have a new Provost, will this council spend another £7/8 thousand pounds on a new lamp post. 2 LAMPOST AT £7-8 EACH WORKS out at £16K Is that not the amount of money this council will supposivly save by closing the argyle centre. Maybe our Councillors - Provosts, would LIKE to justify this to all. Sent on the 4th of April 2008.

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Toilets in BB Graveyard, we do not need a private contractor to have these opened to the public.

By Jenny, a community member, on 26 March 2008

I dont know if any one else noticed this The Local Paper informed all that the toilets are closed, that agreement has been made with the contractor selling his wares to keep the toilets open. ALL of this wrong information. The Community after consultation with head of parks department has managed to have the toilets open.

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Bannockburn News April issue

By Joe Smith, Bannockburn Community Council, on 24 March 2008

Bannockburn News April issue Due out 4th April

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March meeting Councillors Report

By Ian McMenemy, Bannockburn Community Council, on 18 March 2008

This is the report submitted by Councillor Alasdair MacPherson to the March Community Council meeting.

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Residents' Survey

By Joe Smith, a community member, on 11 March 2008

Stirling Council gauges resident's views of the Council as a whole and on its individual services every 2 to 3 years. The survey results are then used to help improve and shape services. The latest survey, which is carried out by the Council's Research and Information Team, is being sent to the Stirling Sounding Board, a panel of 1300 residents that is representative of all over-16 year old residents in the Council area. Residents can also take part by completing the survey on line until Friday March 21, 2008

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Quakerfield shopping parade and homes security arrangements

By john dreczkowski, a community member, on 05 March 2008

Having seen some views on the mosquito system installed at the Quakerfield shopping parade reported in Wednesday 5th March 2008 Stirling Observer and your contention that this device could be against teenager's Human Rights and therefore looking at the withdrawal of the device. The history of the vandalism around this shopping parade has been going on for some 20 years ,causing a great distress to the shop and house residents who have endured fires,vandalism in the form of urination , drunken sickness and as low as deficating in the stairwells along with damage to property- broken windows damaged doors ,sexually offensive graffiti ! If anyone wants to see this graffiti it's still on the walls until the issue of painting over with the council is resolved and the shops having windows broken regularly Many groups have been involved in arresting this problem,Police,community councils, various Local Councillors, residents and shop keepers and the security on a few occasions has been upgraded ,the latest being in 2007.These upgrades have cost the residents,shop keepers and the council a total of approx £20,000 ,although at present the situation has not stopped it has been better since the installation of the mosquito system. I would ask that all groups considering the removal of this device to consider the outcome if we go back to the previous situation ( pre it's installation)when the community and police ,with the best will in the world, failed to control.Those considering the removal should be advised to review the full history of the security of Quakerfield... We all have human rights applied and it surely the moral right of the shopkeepers and residents to live in relative peace and safety in our community without this type of undue harassment.. After all , one must ask "What about the victims, have they not to be given consideration and societies protection"? Can I ask that Bannockburn Community Council look at this situation and if they know of any volunteer group or any group within the council who could help us resolve the disgusting paint problem

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JANUARY '08 CC Meeting Minutes

By Stephen Traynor, Bannockburn Community Council, on 01 March 2008

Please click on the link below for the minutes of the January 2008 meeting

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