ALVA residents are being invited to help shape the town’s future, through a Community Action Plan (CAPLan).

An exercise is being led by Alva Community Council to involve people in developing a CAPLan – an analysis of community views – which will be presented to Clackmannanshire Council to inform the planning process.

The community council said it will also provide a mandate for community-based action and could assist in applications for funding and support for projects and facilities.

The first meeting was held a few weeks ago and explored issues such as improvements and facilities that could benefit the whole community.

On Monday 24 November a meeting will be held in the Alva Community Access Point, Stirling Street, from 7-9pm.

For more information visit www.alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk