"My name is Fern Milne and I work with Stirling Councils Community Development team with a remit of Area Forum Development. Previously, Area Forums in Stirling were established to allow any Citizen, Community Council, Partner/Agency, Heads of Service, Elected Members to come together to explore 'Themes' or 'Topics' and ensure that information was shared and that decisions were influenced more effectively. Due to a number of different factors the 7 Area Forums are no longer running.
We would like to work with Stirling's Citizens to explore 'The re-establishment of Area Forums', where we would co-design a model that would best fit the communities it represents. To start with, we would like to invite you along to a virtual meeting to share a little more information about the project and how you can get involved. Below are two dates, if neither of these are suitable please feel free to email me on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange a time that suits.
Tuesday 31st January 7-8pm Click here to join the meeting
Wednesday 1st February 7-8pm Click here to join the meeting
Kindest regards
Fern Milne"
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Stephen Bly, Community Council Enquiry Co-ordinator
Community Development Team|Stirling Council|Old Viewforth| StirlingFK8 2ET
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Cromlix, the five-star hotel in Dunblane, has announced that it will be undergoing major refurbishments next year and moving to self-management.
From 3rd January 2023, the hotel will close its doors for nearly three months to upgrade bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas, including the restaurant, and improve the grounds with new landscaping and planting.
The hotel, which was bought by Andy and Kim Murray in 2013, is also pleased to welcome three senior appointments to its team - Barry Makin as new General Manager, Emily Shields as new Head of Sales & Marketing and Neville Ablitt as Non-Executive Director.
Barry was formerly GM at The Scotsman Hotel and Hotel Indigo, both in Edinburgh, and has also held senior roles at The Principal Edinburgh George Street, The Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow and The Roxburghe Hotel, Edinburgh. Barry's extensive experience in the hospitality industry, coupled with his ability to manage teams effectively and consistently generate excellent guest satisfaction scores in his previous roles, will help him maintain an outstanding experience for guests at Cromlix.
Emily Shields was Senior Event Sales Manager at The Royal Yacht Britannia and held roles at Dundas Castle, Edinburgh, The Royal Crescent Hotel, Bath and The Dorchester, London. She will be tasked with helping to drive occupancy throughout the year, managing the relaunch of the property and creating an exciting roster of events for overnight guests and day visitors.
Neville Ablitt has worked in the five-star luxury hotel sector for over three decades, both in an executive and non-executive capacity.
For more information, please stay tuned to our social channels, and visit https://cromlix.com. Cromlix will be reopening on 22 March, but the hotel reservations team will be available while the renovations are taking place for any bookings and enquiries.
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Editors Notes
Cromlix Hotel was bought by former world number one tennis player Andy Murray and his wife, Kim Murray, in 2013. The hotel has 15 bedrooms and a self-catering Lodge house. Situated in 34 acres of private grounds, Cromlix also has its own chapel, loch, award winning restaurant, kitchen garden and tennis court.
For more information about Cromlix, visit https://cromlix.com
The Daily Record reports that Dunblane High has come 9th in the Sunday Times top schools awards
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/family-kids/scotland-top-secondary-schools-table-28689919
The Daily Record reports concerns about a new 5G mast at Dunblane Primary
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/dunblane-telecoms-mast-plans-near-28674393
Survey open until 28th November 2022
Time is running out to give "Your View" in the 2022 Stirling Council Residents' Survey.
The Survey gives people living locally the chance to have their say on satisfaction levels with the Council and its services, following on from the last poll in 2019.
Hundreds of residents have already had their say but with the survey set to close on Wednesday 19 October, there's just over one week left to give your view of key services like roads, waste and education.
Stirling Council Leader, Cllr Chris Kane, said: "The response numbers have been great so far but there are communities out there who have yet to have their say.
"We know a lot has changed in the past three years and we need to know what we're doing well and what we need to improve, so I'd encourage everybody to take a few minutes and tell us what you think.
"It's important we capture the thoughts of as many people as possible so we can understand the varying demands across our diverse communities."
The survey is open to every Council resident, as well as those who work or study in the Stirling Council area.
Your View – the 2022 Stirling Council Residents' Survey is available on Engage Stirling or via direct link here: https://bit.ly/ResidentsSurvey2022
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There are now 2 closure orders in place. Details below. More details and maps on Stirling Council website : https://stirling.gov.uk/roads-transport-parking/planned-road-closures/
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (Springfield Terrace, Dunblane) (Temporary Closure) Order 2022 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 15-7-22.
This Order will close:
Springfield Terrace From its junction with Old Doune Road to its unction with Claredon Place from 8-8-22 until 2-9-22 to facilitate Scottish Water works.
Local Access and Emergency Service Access will be maintained and Businesses will be open as usual
Alternative Routes: via Old Doune Road, George Street, Hillside Avenue, Claredon Place and vice versa
The COUNCIL made The Stirling Council (George Street / Springfield Terrace, Dunblane) (Temporary Closure – Amendment and Extension) and (George Street, Dunblane) (Temporary Suspension of One-way System) Order 2022 under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended) on 5-8-22.
This Order will close:
George Street From its junction with Claredon Place to its junction with property no’s 11 and 12, and; Springfield Terrace From its junction with Old Doune Road to its junction with Sunnyside.
This Order will also suspend the one-way system on; George Street From its junction with Claredon Place to its junction with property no’s 11 and 12 from 11-8-22 until 19-9-22 to facilitate Scottish Water works.
Emergency service access and local access will be maintained.
Alternative Routes: Northbound – via Claredon Place, Hillside Avenue, George Street, Old Doune Road Southbound – via Old Doune Road, Albert Street, Roman Way, Hillside Avenue
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