Official bodies serving Menstrie
Menstrie Community Council
What it does and who's on it
Community access point, Library
Opening times and telephone numbers
Menstrie Primary School
Teachers, classes and activities, as reported in 'Menstrie Matters'
Clackmannanshire Council
Clackmannanshire Councillors' Surgeries in Menstrie
• Janice Paterson
First and third Tuesday of the month in the Dumyat Centre between 6 pm and 7 pm.
Telephone: (01259) 762235
email: jpaterson2@clacks.gov.uk
Councillor Paterson's web page
• Eddie Carrick
Every fourth Wednesday from 14th April 2010 in the Dumyat Centre 5 pm to 5.30 pm.
Telephone: 07980 007 168
email: ecarrick@clacks.gov.uk
Home visits
Our village councillors would like to inform the elderly of the village that they would be more than happy to visit them in their home to allow them to air any concerns that they might have.
Health services
There used to a baby and children's clinic at Midtown every Wednesday from 2 pm until 3.15 pm with a Doctor and a Health Visitor in attendance. Baby checks, weigh-ins and all inoculations for Menstrie's children were done here. Callers could see the doctor or discuss any problem or worries with the Health visitor.
This service has been discontinued without formal notice to the Community Council. Having not been consulted in advance by Clackmannanshire Council, the Community Council will investigate.
Central Scotland Police Force
Menstrie's Community Policeman is Constable Stephen Currie. He has occupied this post since July 2007 and attends Community Council meetings to report on policing matters in Menstrie.
Watch out - There's a thief about
Following recent automobile thefts in Alva, P.C. Currie reminds us all to be vigilant and not leave our cars unlocked or with valuables in view.
Steph is based in the Tullibody Office (telephone 01259 723 255) and would welcome contact from members of the public at any time. If he is not there he can be contacted by them.
Alternatively, send an email by following the link on the Central Scotland Police website and completing the form, or contact Crimestoppers Scotland on 0800 555 111.
Menstrie Charitable Association
Financial assistance may be available from the above association to
Menstrie-based leisure-time clubs or organisations at the discretion of the Trustees.
Further information and application forms for grants are available from:
5 Burnside Road, Menstrie. Tel: 01259 761 570
Assessor & Electoral Registration Officer
Register of Electors
The Register of Electors is published on 1st December each year and lists the names and addresses of everyone registered to vote. It is available to view, under supervision, in the local library , the council headquarters and the office of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO).
At least annually the ERO contacts each address, usually in September, by
posting a form asking to check & return a form to confirm the details of eligible resident electors.
It is a legal requirement to respond to the ERO when requested to do so.
Anyone who changes address, name or entitlement to register to vote can apply at any time to have their details included or amended. A statutory timetable of updates (monthly between 1st December & 1st September each year) is published on the ERO's website. Application forms are available to download from the website and are also available in the local library.
When an election is announced electors only have until 11 working days before polling day to return completed and signed voter registration forms and/or applications to vote by post. Forms are available in the local library or from the website.
The contact details for the ERO are:
Electoral Registration Officer, Hillside House, Laurelhill, Stirling FK7 9JQ
Tel 01786-892289
Fax 01786-892255
Council Tax List, Valuation List
These list, respectively:
- The address and Council Tax band of every domestic property
- All non domestic rateable properties: the address, rateable value as well as owner, tenant and occupier details.
Both lists are available to view on the Assessors' web site
The contact address for the Assessor for Central Scotland is:
Assessor for Central Scotland, Hillside House, Laurelhill, Stirling FK7 9JQ
Tel 01786-892200
Fax 01786-892255
March 2010