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Free Bus Travel for 5-21 year olds

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On 06/01/2022

In Stirling Council

Striling Council update:

From January 2022, 5-21 year olds living in Scotland will be eligible to benefit from free bus travel. Children and young people who are 5-21 years old will need a new or replacement National Entitlement Card (NEC) or Young Scot National Entitlement Card (Young Scot NEC) to travel for free by bus. Parents or guardians of 5-15 year olds must apply on their behalf. Children under 5 years old already travel for free on commercial bus services and do not need a card.

More information on the scheme can be found here: https://www.transport.gov.scot/concessionary-travel/young-persons-free-bus-travel-scheme/

Flanders Moss In The News

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On 04/01/2022

In Flanders Moss, News

The Guardian Newspaper has an article about Flanders Moss which you can read here.

And following David’s departure last year there is now a new Reserve Manager, and bog dog of course, in post. Read Amee’s post below.

Another year has passed and we now embark on a new year with a new start! My name is Amee and this is Oatie aka The new reserve manager and bog dog! Many may recognise me as I return back to Stirling NNRs! But this time the return is permanent! Read more…

2 bogs, a swamp and some islands

Template letter for Planning Application

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On 29/12/2021

In Planning Applications, Stirling Council

A planning specialist working for a large firm has produced this objection letter with instructions as attached.  It focuses on the areas which he reckons are most likely to allow effective objections.

  • The letter will be effective if sent as is following the instructions.  i.e. no problem if used by multiple people as long as it is from a named resident with address.  
  • The letter can be added to with an individual’s other views / objections or these can be included in a covering email.  So this letter does not detract from the value of detailed objection in other areas.
  • While there’s nothing to stop multiple objection letters from one individual he thought it slightly better for each person to send all their objections in one go.  
  • It could also be uploaded to the Planning Portal (though formatting goes).
  • It’s  important to copy in the people he suggests.  The Community Council is copied to keep them in the loop as to comments / objections / numbers / issues which they might then use as evidence.
  • He says it’s good we have specialists to tackle the environmental / flooding etc. assessments (as well as flaws in the pre planning consultation).  However at first glance he reckoned that flooding / sewage / water issues were fairly likely to be overcome by a developer.  

A planning specialist working for a large firm has produced this objection letter with instructions as attached.  It focuses on the areas which he reckons are most likely to allow effective objections.

  • The letter will be effective if sent as is following the instructions.  i.e. no problem if used by multiple people as long as it is from a named resident with address.  
  • The letter can be added to with an individual’s other views / objections or these can be included in a covering email.  So this letter does not detract from the value of detailed objection in other areas.
  • While there’s nothing to stop multiple objection letters from one individual he thought it slightly better for each person to send all their objections in one go.  
  • It could also be uploaded to the Planning Portal (though formatting goes).
  • It’s  important to copy in the people he suggests.  The Community Council is copied to keep them in the loop as to comments / objections / numbers / issues which they might then use as evidence.
  • He says it’s good we have specialists to tackle the environmental / flooding etc. assessments (as well as flaws in the pre planning consultation).  However at first glance he reckoned that flooding / sewage / water issues were fairly likely to be overcome by a developer.  
template-letter-for-planning-application-1Download

MAJOR PLANNING APPLICATION

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On 23/12/2021

In Thornhill & Blairdrummond Community Council News

WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY RESPOND INDIVIDUALLY TO STIRLING COUNCIL ABOUT THIS PLANNING APPLICATION.

We have provided guidance to help you do so in the document at this link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IGbE-KY5Z8Ld4MTOFv6veTrQzulpsBRj4_PIE5zpb0c/edit?usp=sharing

Proposed Housing Development – extension to deadline for comments.

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On 21/12/2021

In Planning Applications

We have heard back from the Planning Department that they will accept consultation responses up to 21st January 2022 from individuals and other organisations.

Seemingly the word count on the online Planning Portal is limited to 5000 characters, so if you have a lengthier submission to make to them, you could send it by email or in the post in good time to reach them by the 21st.

A useful document for help in writing your response here

pd_how-to-respond_feb-20201Download

Planning documents for Burnside Development

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On 17/12/2021

In Planning Applications, Stirling Council

There seems to be problems with the planning portal so we have downloaded the documents and placed them in a folder in the TCT shared drive. They are at

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1fX7ls446FajETuxU-NfXvhJQ1iGwjulR?usp=sharing

Please make sure you close the link down after use so as not to overload our system.

We would urge you to submit your own responses to the Planning Department as well as CC/TCT, as seemingly the Council take more notice if there is a high number of comments.

Currently we’re working towards the 30th December deadline.

Proposed Housing Development in Thornhill

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On 13/12/2021

In Planning Applications, Thornhill Community Trust (TCT), Thornhill Village

You may be aware of a proposed mixed housing/ industrial development on the edge of Thornhill, which includes 73 new houses and JCC moving to the new site.
The proposal concerns land North West Of And At Burnside Works Main Street Thornhill.
More information can be found on the Stirling Council Planning website at https://pabs.stirling.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=R30NNMPIJ0E00

Community councils have a statutory right to be consulted on applications for planning permission and represent the local viewpoint on developments.
Thornhill & Blairdrummond Community Council are hosting an open meeting online this Wednesday evening (15th Dec), contact ThornhillBlairdrummondCC@gmail.com for the joining instructions

There are a couple of things to note:

  • There are 47 documents in total so you may want to concentrate on the areas which affect you most or which you have expertise in.
  • The deadline for comments to the Planning Department is 30th December which doesn’t give us much time to study the documents. However, the Community Council has requested an extension to this deadline so I will inform you if it is granted.
  • As Thornhill residents you have the right to comment on this planning application either directly to the Planning Department or via the Community Council. TCT will also develop a response based on your feedback.

Please respond to chair@thornhillstirling.org if you would like your views included in the TCT response.

Thornhill and Blairdrummond Community Council Meeting

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On 24/11/2021

In Thornhill & Blairdrummond Community Council News

We had hoped to have face-to-face meeting going forward, but zoom is necessary with work and small family commitments, so sticking to that until we can find a way to have hybrid meetings.

We hope to see you tonight at 7.30pm.

Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84098940950…

Meeting ID: 840 9894 0950

Passcode: 583508

Stirling Community Lottery – for Thornhill

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On 11/11/2021

In TCT Lottery, Thornhill Community Trust (TCT)

Thornhill Community Trust signed up as a good cause beneficiary of the lottery to help raise funds for those little things which can make our community a better place to live. For example, Christmas lights and batteries for Light Up Thornhill, replacement tubs for the colourful planters and a donation to the new picnic bench on the South Common.

Stirling Community Lottery will support community projects in the local area, including Thornhill Community Trust. It operates on the principle of raising money within the community. A ticket for Stirling Community Lottery costs £1 a week and 60p will go directly to good causes!

We need your help – try your luck in the lottery and support a local cause! Sign up for the 1st draw on 11th December.

Thornhill Weather & Air Quality Station

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On 12/10/2021

In Futures Updates, News, Thornhill Village

Our new Thornhill air quality & weather station is now online.
Located atop the Masonic Lodge at the Junction of the Kippen and Aberfoyle Roads it measures particulate matter PM10 and PM2.5 plus wind speed, direction, solar energy, temperature, pressure, humidity and of course rainfall. Additional air quality sensors are scheduled to be located at the other end of Main Street during February and Traffic Data will follow in due course

Live Data Here

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