Carron Valley & District Community Council (CVDCC) is made up of residents living in the local area who volunteer their time, skills, knowledge and enthusiasm to make the local community an even better place to live, work and enjoy.
The CVDCC meets the second Tuesday of every month* to discuss and take action on local issues. Residents are welcome, and are encouraged, to join in with these meetings. Whether it be to listen in and find out more about what the CVDCC does; to input on a specific topic which is being discussed; or to raise an item of importance which you would like the Community Councils support on.
Along side CVDCC Councillors and other residents, monthly meetings are attended by the areas elected representatives, local Police officers and Stirling Council representatives, along with other guests as relevant to the topics on the agenda.
Meetings take place at the new Community Hall or in Zoom during winter months, directions here: https://carronvalleyhall.org.uk/location/ and minutes of all previous meetings can be found via the links below.
Contact cvdcc.sec@gmail.com
*The CC does not meet in January, July or August.
Local Place Plan
Following consultation with the community the CVDCC has produced a Local Place Plan which has been submitted to Stirling Council. It can be downloaded here:
Carron-Valley-and-District-Community-LPP-2025-2035-Final
What is a Local place plan?
This is a Scottish Government approach referred to as the NEW Scottish Planning System. It provides local communities with the opportunity to raise issues and proposals we may wish to see developed across our communities.
Fly-tipping
The best way of ensuring fly tipping is removed as soon as possible is to use the Report It function here as a member of the public (the process is not set up for Community Councils) where this has a 5 day turnaround for action and response as it goes direct to the Service. Reporting also ensures the stats showing hotspots are maintained and highlighted.
BT Landline information
You may be aware that landlines are changing and that the UK’s telephone network is going digital. These changes will affect everyone who has a landline they’d like to keep using. Between now and 2027, all telephone providers will be moving their customers over to new upgraded landline services using broadband to make and receive calls. For BT, its digital landline product is called Digital Voice – other telephone companies have their own versions.
Please find attached recent information from BT regarding the support they are offering to vulnerable customers. In the context of digital voice and landline switchover, a vulnerable customer is someone who, due to their personal circumstances, is at increased risk of negative consequences or harm. This can include individuals who are older people, financially vulnerable, or those who rely on their landline for essential services like medical equipment or telecare. BT is encouraging anyone in these categories to contact them : tel 0330 123 4150 if they have concerns or haven’t yet informed BT of their circumstances. This number can also be used to escalate issues if needed. Callers should be aware that they will be presented with a number of options when they get through to BT : if you don’t select anything, and just wait or press the # key a few times, the call system will hang up on you. BT Vulnerability policy – Policies & reports – Responsible business | BT Plc
BT Digital Voice – Vulnerability Engagement Deck – Scotland May 2025
Waste Collection
A more efficient waste collection schedule, which will lead to savings of £500,000 a year, is to be introduced by Stirling Council on Tuesday, 4 March.
Currently, household waste is collected on a seven day per week shift pattern. This will be replaced by a four day, Tuesday-Friday collection schedule for all households, which will significantly reduce the cost of operating the service.
The move brings Stirling into line with many local authorities in Scotland, who already operate a four day per week collection cycle.
Bin collection days will change for most households, but residents will see no loss of frequency to their service.
All residents will shortly receive a letter outlining the new details, along with a paper copy of their new collection schedule.
There will be no changes to the operation of the Household Waste Recycling Centres at Lower Polmaise, Balfron and Callander.
Convener of the Environment, Transport and Net Zero committee, Cllr Jen Preston, said: “The existing seven-day collection model has presented logistical and resource challenges in recent years and the new four-day schedule will optimise service delivery, reduce costs and improve reliability for residents.
“It’s a delivery model that is already common in many other local authorities across Scotland and, of course, the annual savings are also very important. This is more vital than ever as we prepare to tackle another significant budget shortfall in 2025-26.
“We know our waste and recycling services are really important to residents and we encourage everyone to make a note of their new collection schedule to ensure that bins are placed at the kerb in time for collection.
“Change can be challenging and we appreciate the efforts people put into recycling and waste collection. We’d especially like to thank those people in our streets who take the lead in putting out the right bins on the right day, often allowing the rest of us to follow suit.
“We really value our ‘Binfluencers’ and the work they do for their neighbours and local communities, and I know they will help us all get the correct bins out for collection from 4 March.”
In addition to letters, full details explaining the changes can be found at www.stirling.gov.uk/newwasteschedule.
A postcode finder will go live in the build-up to the change on 4 March which, in addition to the calendars, offers residents the opportunity to access details of their new waste schedules.
Local businesses who rely on Stirling Council’s Waste Services team for their bin collections will shortly receive a letter outlining the forthcoming changes for their premises.
Residents and businesses should look out for Stirling Council’s social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter and Insta) for updates on the changeover, including the introduction of the postcode finder, in the lead up to 4 March.
Earlsburn Extension; Public Exhibitions November 19th
As you will be aware we have been in consultation with statutory bodies regarding the Earlsburn Extension. And following the community consultation on our original proposals for an 11-turbine scheme, we made changes to the project, reducing the number of turbines to 7, all at a lower tip height.
The exhibitions will be held as follows;
Gargunnock Community Hall, Leckie Rd, Gargunnock, Stirling FK8 3BJ; 12.30-3pm, and
Cambusbarron Bowling Club St Ninians Rd, Cambusbarron, Stirling FK7 9NU; 4.30-7pm.
The exhibitions are being held so you can
- Learn more about our revised proposals
• Hear why we think this is a suitable site
• Get answers to questions you may have
• Meet the Project Team and discuss the proposals
• Give us your ideas for the Community Benefit Scheme
• Provide your feedback and learn what the next steps are in the process
We hope to see you along at the exhibitions. I
In the meantime if you have any questions please get in touch.
keithgeddes28@gmail.com
A new Wind Farm on Cairnoch Hill
Eurowind Energy have lodged a Proposal of Application Notice with Stirling Council for the installation of up to 4 turbines, up to 200m tall on Cairnoch Hill. There will be 2 Public Exhibitions in November and 2 in 2025.
The first is in Fintry Sports Club on the 26th Nov 2024 and the second in the King Robert Hotel Stirling on the 27th November 2024. Both meetings will give the opportunity for comments and feedback.
Historic Sites Scotland – information in link below.
Historic Sundays
Self Directed Support
Please see information below.
Self Directed Support Forth Valley
Planning
Please see this page for updates on planning applications.
Self-Build Register
Self-build housing is where an individual (whether acting alone or with other individuals) commissions or is personally involved in the design and construction of a dwelling that is intended to be the individual’s main residence once it is built. We now invite you to register your interest by completing the registration form available through this link: https://www.stirling.gov.uk/planning-and-building/planning/development-planning/self-build-housing-registration-and-list/
We hope to be in touch again soon, however if you have any questions please email LDP@stirling.gov.uk “
Defibrillators 
Now retired Peter was a biology teacher for 35 years and has kept his enthusiasm for all things biological, often going a bit teachery when spotting some creature or other. 
Dorothy is the Secretary of CV&DCC. She has a passion for the outdoors, and helping folk to experience the countryside and culture of Scotland through her walking tour company. She has had a long-standing involvement with Scottish environmental, access and conservation issues and is a passionate advocate for the Carron Valley & District community. Dorothy is also involved in the Carron Valley Community Woodland and Carron Valley Red Squirrel Projects.
Margaret is passionate about Scotland’s outdoors, including the Carron Valley area and its Community. Having been a school and university teacher, an international fencer, a professional walking guide, and a business owner, she has a wealth of varied experience to offer. As the new Chair of the VRG, she has the best interests of the Community at heart and is the current driving force behind the Community Defibrillator project.
