Ben Cleuch Centre Community Asset Transfer Request
Feedback updated 21 Oct 2026
We asked
The public were invited to make representation on the impact of the potential transfer of the Ben Cleuch Centre to Ochils Community Trust.
You said
There were 70 representations received during the public notice period from individuals and groups which included comments for the proposal, against and neutral comments.
We did
Planning Committee refused the CAT Request for the Ben Cleuch Centre on 10th September 2026 on the grounds that asset is leased to another organisation so the Council is no longer in a position to implement a transfer to a community transfer body.
The community tranfer body has requested a review of that decision. The grounds for review are available from these pages.
The Council will take into consideration all the information originally available to Planning Committee for the original decision and any futher representation on the grounds for review from respondents who made representation in advance of the original decision.
If you submitted a comment through this platform, you may make further representation using the online platform available through the link or in writing to Clackmannanshire Council, Kilncraigs, Greenshide Street, Alloa FK10 1EB. Pease ensure you mark your correspondence 'Review of CAT Request decision' and make sure we receive it by 10th November 2026.
Results updated 21 Oct 2026
We received 70 representations from the public on this CAT Request.
The comments were redacted and then shared with the applicant who has an opportunity to provide any further comment.
Overview
An asset transfer request has been made to Clackmannanshire Council under Part 5 of the Community Empowerment (Scotland) Act 2015.
The request has been made by Ochils Community Trust. It is for long-term lease of the property to support development of a vibrant centre to serve the Clackmannanshire North Ward and the Menstrie and Dollar community council areas; to create a family centre fit for modern life, taking the centre back to its roots but using a broad definition of family.
Why your views matter
The Request proposes to change who runs the building and what is offered from it. The public are invited to make representation on the proposal to inform Clackmannanshire Council's assessment of the Community Asset Transfer Request.
There is a description of the proposal in the document at the bottom of this page. Click on the link to open it.
Representations must be received by Clackmannanshire Council by 3pm on the 20th of March 2026. For your representation to be valid, you must include your first name, surname and full postal address. Your name and address will not be made public.
What happens next
Your views will be compiled and anonymised and then passed to Ochils Community Trust who will have a chance to comment to us on them.
Your views will also be used as part of Clackmannanshire Council's assessment of the Community Asset Transfer Request.
Areas
- All Areas
Audiences
- All individuals
Interests
- Voluntary and community sector
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