Stirling

A new £16 million flood prevention scheme for Bridge of Allan has taken a significant step forward following approval to procure a contract to design and build the defences.

People are being asked to have their say on a new walking, wheeling and cycling route that will link Bridge of Allan and Dunblane to Stirling and the wider region.

Construction work is now underway to deliver a new state-of-the-art primary school in Callander. The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park Planning Authority granted planning permission for the new Callander Primary School in November, with work starting on the site in late February.

A long-abandoned villa in Bridge of Allan, listed on the Buildings at Risk Register, is set to be demolished following a recent decision by Stirling Council planners.

Muir Timber Systems has completed the delivery of timber kits for 24 affordable homes in the village of Plean, including two wheelchair-accessible bungalows, on behalf of Stirling Council. 

Renewable energy storage specialist Apatura has secured planning permission for a new 400 megawatt (MW) capacity Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Denny near the village of Plean, five miles south-east of the city of Stirling. The planned project will cover 11.2 hectares of land and is another

Planning permission for a primary school to serve the new housing development at South Stirling Gateway has been approved by Stirling Council.

Spectrum Properties (Scotland) Ltd has submitted plans seeking to build nine new homes on the site of a farm near Whins of Milton.

Persimmon Homes (East Scotland) has been unveiled as the headline sponsor for the Stirling 900 finale celebrations. The housebuilder is honouring Stirling’s past as it plays a key role in the development of its future.

Thistles, Stirling, has reopened its car park following an extensive £3.5 million investment as part of ongoing improvement plans.

Stirling Council has approved proposals to start the process of procuring a contractor to deliver 44 new council homes in St Ninians. The site at Graystale Road has been vacant since 2012 when previous tenement flats were demolished as part of efforts to revitalise the area.

Construction work to deliver a state-of-the-art learning facility for young people with additional support needs is progressing on the grounds of Bannockburn High School. Bluebell House will provide bespoke accommodation for up to 24 pupils which will be kitted out with classrooms, nurture nooks, a

The Old Plean Roofing team is working to restore the roof of Stirling’s historic Bannockburn House as part of a long-term project to bring the 17th century building back to life.

Homebuilders Springfield Properties and Barratt Homes have submitted updated planning applications for the Durieshill development which will see the creation of a brand new 3,000 home village on the outskirts of Stirling.

The new Callander Primary School has taken a step forward as planners have given permission for the new facility to be built.