Dunblane Community Council

07/10/2026

Here’s the agenda for the meeting which will be held on Wednesday 7 October at 7pm at Dunblane Library.

Unfortunately this will not be available on Zoom so will be in person only.

02/10/2026

https://www.change.org/p/stop-stirling-council-from-outsourcing-school-lunches?recruited_by_id=d23ca3c0-bdd1-11f1-9dbc-5733a648d827&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial&utm_medium=mobileNativeShare&share_id=5dGhRBFCms

Stop Stirling Council from outsourcing school lunches.

26/09/2026

Community Apple Day
Saturday 3rd October
2pm - 5pm
Breaport center

All welcome. Come along and have some fun!

23/09/2026

We’ve been sent the following from Central Scotland School of Jewellery:

We’re looking for men who might enjoy a free jewellery-making workshop at Central Scotland School of Jewellery in Dunblane, as part of ourReflections: Men, Making and Metal project.

No previous jewellery-making experience is needed. Experienced jewellery tutor Ramsay Pagett will lead the session, where participants will learn traditional metalworking techniques to make their own silver ring, or a ring for someone they care about.

The project is about more than learning a new skill. We’re interested in the experience of making something by hand – the concentration, satisfaction and sense of achievement that can come from working with materials and learning practical skills alongside others.

The workshop is completely free to attend and all materials are provided.

As part of the wider project, we’ll also be documenting the experience through photography and inviting participants to share some thoughts about making and creativity. Taking part in the photography is entirely optional and won’t affect your place on the workshop. The photographs and reflections will form part of a small exhibition at Craft Central during the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.
Central Scotland School of Jewellery, Dunblane
Free – all materials included. Saturday 3rd October, 10am - 4pm

Places are limited, so if you’d like to take part, or would like to know a little more before deciding, please book via this link;

This fun and accessible course is an ideal introduction to making silver clay jewellery and is suitable for complete beginners.

23/09/2026

🚲 As part of World Car Free Day, trips via Hooplr are completely free from today until 5pm on Tuesday 29 September.

Take advantage of the seven bike hangars throughout Stirling as part of your commute. They are conveniently located close to active travel pathways in addition to public transport links in order to provide car-free travelling options.

More information: https://www.stirling.gov.uk/roads-transport-and-parking/public-transport/secure-cycle-parking/

19/09/2026

Bike hanger at Dunblane Railway Station will be free to try next week

🚗🚫Driver's, DON'T start you engines!🚫🚗

Next Tuesday is World Car free Day and to celebrate we're making Trips free for a whole week!

From Tuesday 22 September 07:00 until Tuesday 29 September 17:00, you can use Trips for absolutely free.

That means you get access to secure, weatherproof Bikehangars, strategically placed at key locations such as transport hubs and town centres, for £0.00.

Whether you’re commuting to work, running errands, or just getting some fresh air, you can cycle in confidence knowing your bike will be there when you get back.

To get started, all you have to do is download the Hooplr app, create an account, and use the map to find and book your nearest units.

To download the Hooplr app, link in the comments 🚲

18/09/2026

🗝🚪 Doors Open Days is returning to Stirling this month as local attractions and landmarks welcomes visitors to celebrate the region’s history, people and heritage.

Over the weekend of Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, visitors are invited to step inside buildings and spaces across Stirling that are usually closed to the public. As the country’s largest free festival dedicated to architecture, history and culture, Doors Open Days is a national invite to explore Scotland’s built and cultural heritage, and to see it through fresh eyes.

Full info: https://www.stirling.gov.uk/news/doors-open-days-unlock-stirlingshire-this-september-1/

17/09/2026

♻ Stirling Council is reaffirming its commitment to work with residents to continue the area's positive progress in its recycling performance during Recycle Week.

Between 2021 and 2025, recycling rates across Stirling have increased by over 10%, from 52% to 62.1%, thanks to the rollout of a number of new initiatives and the support of residents.

As we work together with residents to reach the ambitious goal of recycling 75% of household waste, we're using the opportunity of Recycle Week to focus on how we can rescue more recyclables from the grey (general waste) bin

Did you know that, on average, a significant proportion of the contents of grey bins could have been recycled instead?

Common materials such as plastics, food waste, paper and cardboard often end up in the wrong bin when they could be given a second life.

Every item recycled correctly helps conserve resources, reduce waste and supports a cleaner, greener Stirling.

Here are some handy resources to help you recycle better and put things in the right bins:

🔍 Residents' Portal: Find bin collection dates, recycling information and take part in our interactive recycling game.
stirling.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/bin-collection-dates-search/

♻️ Reuse Stirling
Discover ways to reuse items at home and connect with local reuse opportunities.
stirling.gov.uk/bins-and-recycling/reuse/

Here are some of the ways we are improving recycling, reuse and repair opportunities across the area.

✅ Improved our Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) to divert materials such as hard plastics, carpets, polystyrene, plasterboard and mattresses from general waste for recycling.

✅ Investing in the future redevelopment of Balfron HWRC and introducing a reuse container at Callander HWRC to enhance recycling and reuse opportunities for local communities.

✅ Introduced communal bin hubs in Stirling city centre, making recycling easier and more convenient for residents.

✅ Launched our Residents' Portal, giving residents access to collection information, recycling guidance and an interactive recycling game designed to make learning about recycling fun for all ages.

✅ Ongoing support for our residents to encourage long-term engagement with recycling, reuse and repair across Stirling.

✅ Visited 13 primary schools and engaged with more than 1,000 pupils alongside Dennis, the mobile classroom provided by our waste vehicle supplier, Dennis Eagle, helping our youngest residents understand the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling.

Let’s all continue to work together to rescue our recyclables.

RecycleWeek2026
Zero Waste Scotland NHS Forth Valley Transition Stirling Stirling Reuse Hub

10/09/2026

👋🎶 We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Stirling for BBC Radio 2 in the Park, from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September.

Stirling City Park will be the stage for an unforgettable celebration of world-class music and exhilarating live performances.

With thousands of visitors heading to Stirling for the festival, roads, public transport and parking in the area will be busier than usual. Some road restrictions and closures will also be in place in the vicinity of Stirling City Park to ensure the event takes place safely.

If you're travelling to the festival, or visiting Stirling during the festival (11-13 September), now's the time to plan your journey.

For travel information and advice, visit: stirling.gov.uk/bbc-radio-2-in-the-park/getting-to-bbc-radio-2-in-the-park-in-stirling/

Secure your tickets today: bbc.co.uk/radio2inthepark



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10/09/2026

Details of a special promotion for the secure bike hanger at Dunblane Station