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Stirling Council’s budget consultation finds opposition to cuts

March 8, 2026March 10, 2026

Did you respond to the consultation? What things would you like to see from Stirling Council?…

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Stirling Council vote on 2026-2027 budget

February 26, 2026February 28, 2026

Stirling Council has approved their annual budget in the hopes of filling a £10.7 million gap in funding.…

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What could Stirling Council’s SNP administration look like?

December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

The SNP, Greens, and an independent are now running Stirling Council, freezing Labour out of power for the first time in the history of the Council.

Do you think they're up to the…

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SNP to take control of Stirling Council as 18-year-old Josh Fyvie wins Stirling East by-election

October 30, 2025November 10, 2025

The SNP candidate, Josh Martin Fyvie won the Stirling East by-election on Thursday, October 30, with 808 votes, paving the way for the SNP to form a new administration.…

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Stirling Council appoints Brian Roberts as Chief Executive

October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

With over 30 years of experience in the council, Brian Roberts has been appointed as Stirling Council's next Chief Executive, effective October 7.…

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SNP motion to oust Labour-run Stirling Council fails

June 25, 2025March 17, 2026

An SNP no-confidence motion to oust Stirling Council's minority Labour administration was defeated, as the Conservatives sided with Labour.…

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Public Drop-In Event for Medieval Stirling Street Project

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025

Stirling Council is holding a drop-in event on Saturday, 5 April, for the public to share feedback on proposals to enhance medieval pedestrian routes.…

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SNP’s Bob Buchanan Wins Stirling Ward 7 By-Election

January 24, 2025January 24, 2025

The SNP candidate, Bob Buchanan won the January 23 by-election for Stirling Ward 7, which covers the Bannockburn area. …

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Candidates for Bannockburn’s by-election

January 14, 2025January 14, 2025

A by-election is set for Stirling Council Ward 7 on Thursday, 23 January 2025, following the vacancy created in the council seat. …

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SNP’s Willie Ferguson Wins Stirling East By-Election

December 6, 2024December 6, 2024

The SNP's Willie Ferguson has won the Stirling East council by-election. The position was previously held by the current Labour MP for Stirling and Strathallan, Allan Kane.…

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