Stirling Council

A former care home in Balfron may soon be replaced by new housing. Strathendrick Care Home, which was declared surplus to requirements by the Clackmannanshire and Stirling Integration Joint Board in 2021, is the focus of fresh development plans.

The work of Rural Stirling Housing Association has been praised by the leader of Stirling Council.

Amended plans for part of the major Durieshill housing development between Bannockburn and Plean have been approved by Stirling Council’s Planning and Regulation Panel.

Residents are being invited to share their experiences and needs to help inform the future of housing across the Stirling area.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has announced it will step up its engagement with Stirling Council over concerns relating to homelessness services, Gypsy/Traveller sites and tenant safety.

Residents, community groups and other key stakeholders will have the opportunity to shape Stirling’s future as the consultation on the area’s new Local Development Plan enters a crucial new phase.

Stirling Council has taken a significant step forward in the transformation of the city by approving plans to start the marketing process for a key site within the landmark Forthside development.

Caroline Sinclair has stepped down from her role as chief executive of Stirling Council, less than a year after taking up the post. Ms Sinclair began her tenure on July 29, 2024 after being appointed to the role the month before.

Stirling Council has approved the sale of the former Beech Gardens Care Home in Torbrex following a successful marketing exercise that attracted multiple bids from interested parties.

Eight council homes were reallocated to people with a genuine housing need in 2024 due to successful tenancy fraud investigations, Stirling Council has said. Led by the council’s Corporate Fraud Team, working in close partnership with colleagues in other council services, investigations found

Stirling Council will deliver 36 energy-efficient homes for social rent at Brucefields, part of the South Stirling gateway strategic housing site, after taking a decision to begin the procurement process for their construction.

People across Stirling are being asked for their views on how housing should be delivered in the area over the next five years in a new survey. Feedback is being sought on Stirling Council’s new Local Housing Strategy (LHS). This key strategic document sets out the council’s vision for t

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.

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. 

Stirling Council has approved a budget for 2025-26 that addresses a significant shortfall, protects key services and delivers major investment towards achieving council priorities. At a meeting of the council last week, councillors agreed the revenue and capital budget for the next financial year, i