Dunblane Community Council

What are community councils?

Community councils were set up with Local Government reorganisation in 1973. Their general purpose, as defined in the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and in the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994, is:

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“to take such action in the interests of that community as appears to it to be expedient and practicable”

This gives a great deal of scope to community councils to get involved in a variety of local issues: to develop local projects and activities (on their own or with others), and to represent community opinion to local authorities and public bodies.

Minutes of meetings 2009

Please note, Dunblane Community Council meets 10 times each year. There are no meetings in January or July.

The minutes of each meeting are in pdf format.

November 2009 - no meeting

December 2009

Minutes of meetings 2010

Please note, Dunblane Community Council meets 10 times each year. There are no meetings in January or July.

The minutes of each meeting are in pdf format.

Minutes of meetings 2011

Please note, Dunblane Community Council meets 10 times each year. There are no meetings in January or July.

The minutes of each meeting are in pdf format.

Minutes of meetings 2012

Please note, Dunblane Community Council meets 10 times each year. There are no meetings in January or July.

The minutes of each meeting are in pdf format.

Minutes of meetings

DCC Minutes 2024

DCC Minutes 2023

DCC Minutes 2022

You can also view minutes of meetings held in previous years

DCC : What We Do

Recent Successes & New Initiatives (DCC & Partners)

Transport - A 40mph speed limit is to be imposed on the road to Kinbuck. Street furniture is to be introduced in Ramoyle to reduce in appropriate access. Non compliant cycle lanes have been removed from between Claredon roundabout and Four Ways roundabout.

Economy - The community is now well positioned to secure financial benefit from the Windburn2 wind farm and likewise SSEN's new Cambushinnie substation.

Community - Creative Dunblane in the Burgh Chambers is pressing ahead with a market test of its Co-worker concept. One of the upstairs rooms is being refurbished prior to launch. Debate continues with Stirling Council on its Common Good Fund which continues to exclude the Burgh Chambers and Victoria Hall.

Environment - SEPA is updating its list of "Potentially Vulnerable Areas" (to flooding). The community is being asked by DCC to identify such areas (with supporting photos and videos where possible) so that these can be added to DCC's response to SEPA's consultation. SSEN is now planning substation upgrade work in Millrow which may have environmental impact.

Housing - A list of proposed planning gain (eg paths and cycle lanes) is being evaluated following Dandara's submission of a plan for Dunblane. Dialogue between Stirling Council and developers is not particularly transparent so a Freedom of Information request may be raised by DCC.

Our Approach

Dunblane Community Council starts by finding out the views of the community. This is done by surveys, a presence at events such as the fling, ongoing receipt of emails and facebook posts.

We establish and maintain partnerships with organisations throughout Dunblane and beyond. These include Dunblane Development Trust, the schools and Stirling Council. As well as hearing their views we acertain their capability to help us deliver our plan.

We develop, maintain and deliver (in conjunction with our partners) a plan for the local community

https://dunblane.info/charrette

	Transport	Promoting active travel, enhancing road safety and improving rail and bus services
£	Town Centre & Economy	Improving parking, supporting streetscaping schemes and improving the visual appearance of properties
	Heritage	Exploring Dunblane's untapped potential as a tourist centre
	Community	Nurturing Dunblane's five community centres and its public services such as schools; supporting events such as the Fling
	Housing	Protectiing the greenbelt, supporting affordable housing and ensuring services are not overwhelmed by reviewing and opposing planning applications where appropriate
	Green Spaces	Supporting biodiversity and cleaning up and enhancing Dunblane's Green Spaces

Consultation Policy: the Community Council's approach to consultation can be read here

Area Dunblane CC has a reach across the wider Dunblane community and extends north and south of the town to nearby villages including Ashfield and Kinbuck. The Community Council boundary map can be seen on Stirling Council's website.

DCC : Why We Are Here

Role of Community Councils
Community Councils were set up as part of Local Government reorganisation in 1973

“to ascertain, co-ordinate and express to the local authorities for its area and to public authorities the views of the community which it represents in relation to matters for which those authorities are responsible” and “to take such action in the interests of that community as appears to it to be expedient and practicable”.

This gives a great deal of scope for community councils to get involved in a variety of local issues: to develop local projects and activities (on their own or with others), and to represent community opinion to local authorities and public bodies. If there is a local issue which concerns you, you are welcome to come to our meetings or contact us to tell us your thoughts.

Background legislation
The general purpose of Community Councils is defined in the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and in the Local Government etc (Scotland) Act 1994.

Constitutional issues
The model constitution and model code of conduct for Community Councils can be found on the community councils’ page on the Stirling Council website.