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Stirling Council Agents Forum - 25 June 2008


Following a recent meeting between the Chapter and Stirling Council Planning, the Local Authority have announced that they are going to reconvene their Agents Forum meetings.  The initial meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 25 June 2008 at 6:00pm in the Council Chambers, Old Viewforth Stirling.  A light buffet will be served at 6:00pm with the meeting starting at 6:30pm and finishing around 8:30pm.  Peter Morgan has asked if delegates could confirm attendance to him by 13th June (morganp@stirling.gov.uk) in order that the catering can be arranged as may be appropriate.

It is proposed that the meeting will cover the changes proposed to the Planning system in Scotland and will also cover the following agenda topics:
  • Planning Act 2006 and Draft Regulations
  • E-Planning
  • Proposed changes on Redundant Rural Buildings Policy
  • Customer Survey 2008
  • Planning Performance and Service issues
I am sure that the majority of Chapter members will be interested in the above, particularly given the suggested agenda topics and in light of comments passed to me by members prior to our meeting with the Planning Service last year.  I hope that members will make the most of this opportunity for open discussion on a number of matters with the Planning Service.

Paul Stephen , SSA President

AGM & CPD


This year's AGM was held in Bo'ness Town Hall Library on 9th April. Minutes from the meeting will be posted on the website in the near future.

Any questions, feel free to contact Chapter Secretary Moira Bain by email (mgbain@totalise.co.uk) .

Chapter 75th Anniversary

The Stirling Society of Architects are celebrating their 75th birthday this year. In order to mark this occasion, the idea of organizing an event, perhaps a dinner or other similar 'shindig' has been considered.

To help with the setting up of such an event the Society would appreciate the help of a few volunteers. Anyone able to assist should contact the Chapter Secretary, Moira Bain (mgbain@totalise.co.uk) .

Stirling Council - Planning Department

Paul Stephen and Sandy Dawson from the SSA met with Stirling Council, Planning in July 2007. Notes of their meeting can be read by clicking on the link below:

Notes of Meeting

CBE Forthcoming Events

The CBE in Glasgow hold numerous seminars throughout the year.

Information on all CBE seminars and booking details from: CBE Website