Causewayhead Community Council is a voluntary organisation set up by statute by the Local Authority and run by local residents to act on behalf of its area. As the most local tier of elected representation, Community Councils play an important role in local democracy.
Community Councils are made up of people who care about their communities and want to make their area a better place to live. Community Councillors represent local people, voice peoples’ views on important decisions which affect them and work with others to improve services. A range of people must be part of a Community Council so different opinions and ideas are heard. There are over 3000 people living within the Causewayhead boundary.
If you wish to contribute making Causewayhead a better place to live please contact us using the email button below or attend one of our meetings held every two months.
SCOTTISH WATER - UPDATE: CORNTON ROAD STIRLING SEWER REPAIR I am writing to provide an update on our emergency works in Cornton Road. Work has progressed well this week, and we can confirm that the damaged manhole has been rebuilt and the sinkhole repaired. We will therefore be in a position to lift the full road closure and revert to a single lane closure under two-way temporary traffic lights by the end of the day on Friday 22 May. The lane closure and temporary lights are required in order to allow our operatives to carry out final reinstatement of the work area. Our operatives have been working hard under difficult conditions to carry out these technically challenging repairs as quickly and as safely as possible. The work programme has required teams to carry out two six-metre excavations and to completely rebuild a damaged manhole. Emergency works are rarely straightforward and multiple challenges can arise. However, the planning and design work that was carried out early on, as well as actions such as altering a six-inch water main encased in concrete, have allowed this significant piece of work to be carried out as quickly as possible. We are fully aware of the disruption these essential works have been causing and have listened to the community about the need to reopen the road. We remain extremely grateful for the patience, understanding and cooperation of the community and all those affected as these essential works are carried out. Kind regards, Alex Johnston | Communications and Engagement Consultant Corporate Affairs Scottish Water – Trusted to serve Scotland
Communication from Stirling Council to share: RADIO 2 IN THE PARK TO TAKE PLACE IN STIRLING ON FRIDAY 11TH – SUNDAY 13TH SEPTEMBER 2026 Radio 2 is bringing its flagship live music extravaganza to City Park in Stirling from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th September. Radio 2 in the Park will present live performances from some of the world’s most popular pop stars (including some local favourites!), all introduced by your favourite Radio 2 presenters. The action kicks off on Friday 11th September with a brilliant party at the Radio 2 DJ stage, where your favourite Radio 2 presenters will be playing some of their favourite tunes, ahead of a weekend packed with stellar live performances and DJ sets. With tens of thousands of music fans expected to attend, the event promises to be an unforgettable music spectacular. Helen Thomas, Head of Radio 2 says: “I’m delighted to be able to confirm the dates of Radio 2 in the Park in Stirling for September. Our line-up remains as star studded as ever and we look forward to announcing which of your favourite artists will be performing in Stirling in the coming weeks.” Vernon Kay, who hosts weekday midmornings on Radio 2, presents the UK’s most listened to radio show with an audience of 6.63 million listeners each week. Vernon says: “The date is locked in the diary and Stirling, we are coming for you! Scotland always brings such an amazing atmosphere and one of the best crowds anywhere, so I’ve no doubt this one’s going to be an absolute belter! It’s going to be a massive weekend of live music, great energy, and unforgettable moments. See you in September!” All of the weekend’s live performances will be broadcast on Radio 2 and BBC Sounds, as well as iPlayer. Stirling Council Leader, Cllr Susan McGill said: “We can’t wait to welcome fans and artists to our amazing city in September for an unforgettable celebration of world-class live music set to the stunning backdrop of the historic Stirling Castle. Here in Stirling we have a proud track record of successfully staging major music events. Stirling is one of the best-connected places in the country, welcoming visitors from across Scotland, the UK and from all over the world to enjoy what our city and the wider Stirlingshire area has to offer. We all look forward to welcoming visitors to enjoy the best of music in the heart of Scotland.” Radio 2 has covered Celtic Connections and staged numerous outside broadcasts in Scotland over the years – including the triumphant Glasgow finale of Paddy McGuinness’ Children in Need Challenge in 2024. Radio 2 in the Park 2026 marks the first major Radio 2 live music event in Scotland since BBC Music’s Biggest Weekend in May 2018 at Scone Castle, Perth. In 2023, Radio 1’s Big Weekend took place in Camperdown Country Park in Dundee in 2023, and the BBC Radio 6 Music festival took place in 2017, which featured a legendary set by Depeche Mode at the Barrowlands, the first time in 33 years since they’d performed at the venue. This follows last year’s Radio 2 in the Park which was held in Chelmsford, 2024’s event in Preston and 2023’s festival in Leicester. Further information about Radio 2 in the Park, including the full artist line-up and ticketing details will be announced at a later date. BBC Media Centre link - https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2026/radio-2-in-the-park-new-dates/ Boilerplate The network’s presenters include Richie Anderson, Michael Ball, Tony Blackburn, OJ Borg, Revd. Kate Bottley, Rylan, Fearne Cotton, Sara Cox, Jamie Cullum, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Gary Davies, Paul Gambaccini, Mark Goodier, Angela Griffin, Bob Harris, Vernon Kay, Shaun Keaveny, Cerys Matthews, Paddy McGuinness, Jason Mohammad, Trevor Nelson, Dermot O’Leary, Elaine Paige, Mark Radcliffe, Romesh Ranganathan, DJ Spoony, Jeremy Vine, Michelle Visage, Jo Whiley, Emma Willis and Owain Wyn Evans.
Good afternoon, sharing this important resource platform from our NHS with our community: To mark Dementia Action Week (18–24 May), we’ve launched the Practical Dementia Resources platform. Funded by the Scottish Government, this new website and app have been designed to support frontline staff and carers across the sector. The platform, hosted on NHS Scotland’s Right Decision Service, provides practical tips that have reduced stress and distress for people living with dementia, without the need for medication. It features more than 30 resources in accessible formats, including short videos, animations, audio clips, and text. Developed over two years in consultation with frontline practitioners, the platform focuses on peer-to-peer shared learning and person-centred care. It addresses common care challenges through real-world examples, such as: • How subtle changes to the care environment (such as altering lighting or curtains) can significantly reduce visual distress • How adapting staff approaches during personal care can lower anxiety and reduce the reliance on psychoactive medication. The platform is an evolving resource that will continue to expand, and we are actively encouraging care workers to share their own best practice stories. Here is a useful video explaining How to use the Practical Dementia Resources website and app Please consider sharing the platform link with your teams and networks and publishing a social media post, such as the one provided below, with the graphic attached in this email. Thank you for your continued support. Kindest regards Maureen, David &Lynn Care Inspectorate Practical Dementia Resources Improvement Project Email : practicaldementia@careinspectorate.gov.scot https://www.rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/practical-dementia-resources/
Good afternoon, we have received this communication from Recyke-A-Bike • Access to Bikes – Stirling – Children and Young People – funding has been confirmed for us to run this valuable project again. Within this round of funding our key focus will be on children under 6 and 15- to 17-year-olds, although we are able to accept a small number of children outside of these ages. Referrals for this project is via nomination only, from professional bodies like schools, social work, resettlement teams. Reply to this email for more information. • City&Guilds Level 1 course – open to 16- to 25-year-olds not in training, education or employment. Project to start from September and then run through 2027. Each course (hosted at Recyke-a-bike) will run for 4 days and participants will achieve their level 1 course in Bike Mechanics. Reply to this email for more information. • InspiRide – our ever-popular training programme for people 16+ (no upper age limit) who are not in training, education or employment has spaces in our June course. This course will run for 4 weeks and will support the participants in gaining knowledge and skill in bike mechanics, employability support, volunteering, bike riding (including MTB) and route planning. Attendees will also build their own bike, that they will get to keep. Email inspiride@recyke-a-bike.co.uk for more information. • Adult Group Rides – open to anyone 18+ review our page on Eventbrite and book online to join our adult group rides. Leisurely paced rides for fun, relaxation, making connections with others and nature or just having some time to yourself! Free to attend – book here: The Other RaBble Ride- for everyone Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite we also have rides exclusively for women and non-binary people, which can be booked here: RaBelles Ride - All Women and Non- Binary Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite • Bike Library – hire standard bikes, as well as e-bikes, e-trikes, e-cargo bikes. Open to anyone 18+, our library allows 28 day hires and includes a wide range of bikes, trikes and cargo bikes suitable for a wide range of needs. Book via our website - Recyke-a-bike | Cycle Repairs, Training & Outreach • Bike donations ¬– we are always in need of donations, but we are incredibly short of 20”, 24” and small framed 26” bikes at the moment. If you’re able to donate any unwanted bikes to us you can do so via dropping the bike in during our opening hours (Monday to Saturday 9-12 and 1-5) or emailing info@recyke-a-bike.co.uk should you require the bike to be collected on one of our collection days. • Bike shop and repairs – As always, our reasonably priced bike shop is open (hours above) for all your cycling needs – selling fully serviced re-loved bikes for all ages and disciplines (including a couple of e-bikes at the moment!), used spare parts, cycling clothes and new parts and accessories. We also have a full service and repairs service, which includes servicing of many e-bikes. Pop in and take a look!
Chairperson – Valerie Sinclair
Vice chairperson – Fiona Macleod
Secretary – Stuart Wilson
Treasurer – Amy Britton
Joyce Carberry
Isobel Jackson
Darren Draper
Susan White
Susan McGill – Scottish National Party. mcgills@stirling.gov.uk
Danny Gibson – Scottish Labour Party. gibsond@stirling.gov.uk
Rachel Nunn – Scottish Conservative and Unionist. nunnr@stirling.gov.uk
Jim Thomson – Scottish National Party. thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk
Causewayhead Community Council _________________________________________________________ Minutes of the meeting held at The Birds and Bees function room on Monday 12th May 2025 at 7pm Present: Valerie Sinclair (VS) – Chairperson Stuart Wilson (SW) – Secretary Fiona McLeod (FM) – Treasurer Isobel Jackson (IJ)… Read More
Note for your diaries! All welcome to our next Community Council meeting. Please see the agenda below for the next meeting, this is at the Birds & The Bees Function Room at 7pm Causewayhead Community Council Agenda Monday 7th April 2025 Business Meeting… Read More
Monday 7 October 7pm at Function Room, Birds and Bees
