The ballot over Stirling Council’s failure to agree to UNISON’s demands over changing terms and conditions of employment due to the imposition of a new Organisational Change Policy, has now closed.
Those balloted were in Enforcement, Wellgreen Car Park, Street Cleansing and Waste.
Of voting members, 96% voted yes that they were prepared to take industrial action.
Lesley Russell, hugely respected Systems and Support Librarian is retiring after a phenomenal 49 years of service.
Lesley dedicated many years of service to UNISON, taking on several important representative roles, including Equalities Officer, Branch Secretary (2007–2009), and later Chair. She managed these commitments alongside the considerable demands of her day-to-day role, always finding time to support colleagues and members. No matter the issue, Lesley was invariably at the end of the phone, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical help. Her commitment and dedication have made a lasting impact on the branch and its members.
We’re delighted to share thatTolbooth, Stirling has been nominated for Local Live Music Venue of the Year at this year’s Scottish Hospitality Awards.
This nomination is a wonderful recognition of the artists, audiences, staff, and supporters who help make the venue such a vibrant part of Stirling and Scotland’s live music and entertainment scene.
Tolbooth faces competition from six other incredible venues across the country for the title – the winner will be announced later this month at a ceremony in Glasgow.
This week is Carers Week (8–12 June), which aims to recognise how many people undertake a caring role as part of their everyday lives.
You may have caring responsibilities yourself, or you may work with someone who does. This can include supporting a family member, friend or loved one who relies on you. For many people, this sits alongside work and other commitments and is an ongoing part of daily life. Caring responsibilities can also change over time and aren’t always easy to balance with work, so having the right support in place can make a real difference to how you manage both.
See Carers Trust for more information Carers Week 2026: Working with our network to build carer-friendly communities across the UK
