Stirling Council

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

Stirling Council has published its draft budget for 2025-26 with a number of savings and income generation proposals included to address a £12.3 million budget gap.

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.

Investment of almost £18.5 million will be made to local council housing after Stirling Council agreed a 7.2% rent rise for 2025/26. Councillors approved the rise at a special meeting yesterday, increasing the average rent by £6.09 per week over the 48-week rental period, from £84.

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.

Stirling Council has said it is deeply saddened at the death of council leader, Cllr Margaret Brisley, following a short illness at the age of 79. The Bannockburn and Eastern Villages Ward member, who served as a Labour councillor for 44 years before becoming Stirling Council Leader in September, pa

Stirling Council is continuing its Big Conversation with residents about how it tackles another significant budget shortfall next year. Residents will be able to share their views on the budget in two surveys, the first which has been launched on the Engage Stirling website.