Planning and development

PROJECTS: The event will share details of upcoming events, in particular the Wellbeing Hub.

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Meet the buyer event for upcoming Wellbeing Hub project

PROPOSALS: The new substation would be built 700m north of Hawkhill Farm.

PROPOSALS: The new substation would be built 700m north of Hawkhill Farm.

West Fife residents 'will fight' plans for electricity substation

REBUILD: Advance Construction demolished Carsebridge House in September.

REBUILD: Advance Construction demolished Carsebridge House in September.

Local government

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Firm that demolished listed building without permission offer to rebuild it

UNAUTHORISED: Carsebridge House during its demolition.

UNAUTHORISED: Carsebridge House during its demolition.

Local government

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Angry councillors consider action after unlawful Carsebridge House demolition

SAVED: The Napoleon column survived Advance Construction's unauthorised demolition of Carsebridge House.

SAVED: The Napoleon column survived Advance Construction's unauthorised demolition of Carsebridge House.

Planning and development

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Carsebridge Napoleon column saved from demolition

RESTORATION: The Clackmannan Tolbooth is nearing completion.

RESTORATION: The Clackmannan Tolbooth is nearing completion.

Planning and development

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Clackmannan Tolbooth restoration project nears completion

CONVERSION: The Eagle Inn will be divided into two new businesses for Tillicoultry.

CONVERSION: The Eagle Inn will be divided into two new businesses for Tillicoultry.

Planning and development

New hot food takeaway approved for Tillicoultry

UNAUTHORISED: Carsebridge House was demolished without permission last week.

UNAUTHORISED: Carsebridge House was demolished without permission last week.

Calls for action in Holyrood after unauthorised demolition of Carsebridge House

DEMOLISHED: Diggers were seen clearing the rubble from Carsebridge House.

DEMOLISHED: Diggers were seen clearing the rubble from Carsebridge House.

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Outrage as historic house demolished without permission

Andrew McArthur regional operations director, Louise Caldwell, regional sales director and Arthur Mann, regional land director. Image by Peter Devlin

Andrew McArthur regional operations director, Louise Caldwell, regional sales director and Arthur Mann, regional land director. Image by Peter Devlin

Planning and development

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Homebuilder to build 122 homes on Sauchie land

DESTROYED: Carsebridge House was set ablaze on August 29.

DESTROYED: Carsebridge House was set ablaze on August 29.

Planning and development

Plans submitted to demolish historic house gutted by fire

PROPOSALS: An architect's render of the plans

PROPOSALS: An architect's render of the plans

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Location chief concern as objections flow in against wellbeing hub plans

UPDATE: The council heard the latest on the Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School project.

UPDATE: The council heard the latest on the Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School project.

Local government

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Wellbeing Hub and Lochies school project now in technical design stage

PROJECT: The youth club will be situated in the old Klub21 site.

PROJECT: The youth club will be situated in the old Klub21 site.

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Ex-Alloa nightclub to be turned into kids youth club

PROPOSALS: A planning application has been put forward suggesting the construction of a fourth stand.

PROPOSALS: A planning application has been put forward suggesting the construction of a fourth stand.

Stand up if you want to see the completion of Alloa's stadium

PROPOSALS: The plans would add an additional 10 charging stations for electric vehicles.

PROPOSALS: The plans would add an additional 10 charging stations for electric vehicles.

Planning and development

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Ten electric vehicle chargers proposed for Wee County town

APPROVED: Planning permission has been granted for the former Bank of Scotland in Alva to be converted into two flats.

APPROVED: Planning permission has been granted for the former Bank of Scotland in Alva to be converted into two flats.

Planning and development

Former bank to be converted into two new flats

PROTEST: Angry residents line up outside the Scottish Parliament.

PROTEST: Angry residents line up outside the Scottish Parliament.

Local government

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Angry Tillicoultry RAAC residents protest outside Holyrood

DORMANT: The properties in Tillicoultry have been empty since the end of 2023.

DORMANT: The properties in Tillicoultry have been empty since the end of 2023.

Planning and development

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Letter calling for support for RAAC affected homeowners sent to FM

Innovative public transport solutions for the Wellbeing Hub could improve provision in the wider area, according to a transport assessment

Innovative public transport solutions for the Wellbeing Hub could improve provision in the wider area, according to a transport assessment

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'Innovative' solutions for Wellbeing Hub could improve public transport

AUCTION: The playpark land at Blackthorn Grove went up for auction.

AUCTION: The playpark land at Blackthorn Grove went up for auction.

Planning and development

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Menstrie residents furious after playpark land appears for sale

PROPOSALS: An architect's render of the plans

PROPOSALS: An architect's render of the plans

Plans lodged for £77.5m Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School in Alloa

'FLOODPLAIN': Proposals for the same site have previously been refused over flooding concerns with an appeal also dismissed

'FLOODPLAIN': Proposals for the same site have previously been refused over flooding concerns with an appeal also dismissed

Local government

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Public engagement over fresh plans for 'floodplain' housing development

EMPTY: The flat blocks in Tillicoultry have lain dormant since October.

EMPTY: The flat blocks in Tillicoultry have lain dormant since October.

Local government

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UK RAAC Campaign Group holds meeting with Clacks Council

Artist impressions of what the new Kincardine Health Centre would look like.

Artist impressions of what the new Kincardine Health Centre would look like.

New plans for Kincardine Health Centre ... but there's still no money for it

Plans are progressing for over 540 new homes in Kincardine.

Plans are progressing for over 540 new homes in Kincardine.

Plans progressing for more than 540 new homes in West Fife village

This site off the A876 near Kincardine could house a 400kv substation in the future.

This site off the A876 near Kincardine could house a 400kv substation in the future.

Plans to build energy substation on farmland near Kincardine

MORE THAN A HOME: The dementia-friendly development in Alloa has secured another award

MORE THAN A HOME: The dementia-friendly development in Alloa has secured another award

Local government

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Flagship Alloa development recognised with award

VISIT: Cllrs Steele and Downie visited the quarry before the meeting in Kincardine

VISIT: Cllrs Steele and Downie visited the quarry before the meeting in Kincardine

Centre packed as meeting takes place over Bogside quarry

The substation would be located on land north of Hawkhill Farm

The substation would be located on land north of Hawkhill Farm

Planning and development

Drop-in consultation to be held on Kincardine substation proposals

The existing access off the A977 would be used if the plans are approved

The existing access off the A977 would be used if the plans are approved

Plans to bring part of Kincardine Power Station site back into use

UPDATE: A full planning application for the Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School project is expected by the end of June, Kilncraigs heard

UPDATE: A full planning application for the Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School project is expected by the end of June, Kilncraigs heard

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Plans progressing for new school, swimming pool and wellbeing hub

The site of the former Alva Bank of Scotland

The site of the former Alva Bank of Scotland

Planning and development

Application submitted to convert former Alva bank into flats

PROGRESS: Members of Clacks Council, Lochies School, JM Architects, hub East Central Scotland, and Robertson at the site in Alloa

PROGRESS: Members of Clacks Council, Lochies School, JM Architects, hub East Central Scotland, and Robertson at the site in Alloa

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Wellbeing Hub and Lochies School project reaches another key design stage

DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY: The development opened last year to residents with 60 affordable units all for social rent

DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY: The development opened last year to residents with 60 affordable units all for social rent

Local government

Dementia-friendly development shortlisted for award

REPAIRS: Provost Donald Balsillie and kids from Clackmannan PS at the tolbooth site.

REPAIRS: Provost Donald Balsillie and kids from Clackmannan PS at the tolbooth site.

Restoration work to begin on Clackmannan Tolbooth

'SCUPPERED': A developer will not be forced to provide social housing because of an

'SCUPPERED': A developer will not be forced to provide social housing because of an

Local government

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'Out of date' council assessment leads to loss of social housing

APPROVED: The masterplan and first phase of housing were recommended for approval and were given the green light, with conditions and matters to be addressed

APPROVED: The masterplan and first phase of housing were recommended for approval and were given the green light, with conditions and matters to be addressed

Local government

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First houses and framework agreed for major Sauchie development

An example of a battery storage site for illustration

An example of a battery storage site for illustration

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Plans for Fishcross energy storage system approved

Diageo have submitted the applications

Diageo have submitted the applications

Planning and development

Telecommunication mast proposed to help boost signal for Ochil homes

PLEA: Residents in Bogside have launched a petition with their concerns

PLEA: Residents in Bogside have launched a petition with their concerns

Bogside villagers issue call over 'environmental disaster'

Artist's impression of the proposed Wellbeing Hub

Artist's impression of the proposed Wellbeing Hub

Consultation to take place on wellbeing hub in Alloa

LORDLY MANSION: The former Alva House pictured in a 20th century postcard

LORDLY MANSION: The former Alva House pictured in a 20th century postcard

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Plans for two houses at former Hillfoots estate agreed in principle

CONCERNS: Friends of the Ochils believe further wind farms would lead to loss of attractiveness in the popular hills above Clacks - pictured is the existing Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm

CONCERNS: Friends of the Ochils believe further wind farms would lead to loss of attractiveness in the popular hills above Clacks - pictured is the existing Burnfoot Hill Wind Farm

Renewable energy

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Plan for 80m mast approved to collect data for proposed wind farm in Ochils

WITHDRAWN: Plans for the Burger King on the eastern edge of Alloa have been withdrawn

WITHDRAWN: Plans for the Burger King on the eastern edge of Alloa have been withdrawn

Can't have it your way: Plans for Alloa fast food restaurant withdrawn

PROPOSALS: Plans for a short term let cabin at Roundel Plantation will be considered by Clackmannanshire Council.

PROPOSALS: Plans for a short term let cabin at Roundel Plantation will be considered by Clackmannanshire Council.

Planning and development

Plans put forward for short-term let cabin near Dollar

Aldi is seeking planning permission to extend its store at Whins Road, Alloa.

Aldi is seeking planning permission to extend its store at Whins Road, Alloa.

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Aldi wants to create a bigger store in Alloa

EMPTY: The flat blocks have lain dormant since October.

EMPTY: The flat blocks have lain dormant since October.

Local government

Tillicoultry flat blocks with RAAC could be demolished

Alloa could soon have a Burger King restaurant like this one if the plans are approved by the council.

Alloa could soon have a Burger King restaurant like this one if the plans are approved by the council.

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Burger King restaurant and drive through planned for Alloa

An example of a battery storage site. (Image: Scottish Development International)

An example of a battery storage site. (Image: Scottish Development International)

New battery storage facility on the horizon for Fishcross

An image of the proposed new development.

An image of the proposed new development.

Local government

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Small housing development proposed for Clackmannan

Plans have been submitted for the former Eagle Inn in Tillicoultry.

Plans have been submitted for the former Eagle Inn in Tillicoultry.

Planning and development

Plans submitted to turn Eagle Inn into dentist and takeaway

PLACEMENT: Evie has been offered a work experience opportunity after her outstanding presentation.

PLACEMENT: Evie has been offered a work experience opportunity after her outstanding presentation.

Lornshill Academy pupil earns work placement at Barratt Homes

John Roche, Tullymill Restaurant and Cottages.

John Roche, Tullymill Restaurant and Cottages.

Focus on Florencecourt: A small but mighty friendly village