Update of British Sign Language (BSL) Plan

Feedback updated 17 Mar 2026

We asked

We asked for views on the draft actions for our new BSL Plan.

You said

Respondents were happy with the proposed actions.  

We also received some specific suggestions for how we could improve access to Council Services for BSL users. 

We did

Where possible we have included suggestions, or amended existing draft actions as relevent.

Some actions are already in progress.

The revised draft actions will be presented to Council for approval in the next few months.

Results updated 17 Mar 2026

The comments received via our online questionnaire and from in-person engagement sessions are attached below.

The revised draft actions that we hope to include in our eventual BSL Plan 2026-2032 are also attached below.

Files:

Closed 6 Mar 2026

Opened 30 Jan 2026

Contact

01259452012

equalities@clacks.gov.uk

Overview

We are updating our British Sign Language (BSL) Plan.

The current Clackmannanshire Council BSL Plan can be viewed from our wesbite, or the link at the bottom of this page.

Why your views matter

To help ensure our Plan reflects current priorities, we are asking BSL users and those who support them to share their views on the draft actions that we are proposing for our BSL Plan to help us meet the needs of the BSL community in Clackmannanshire over the next 6 years.

We also seek the views of anyone who has an interest in how Council functions can remove barriers for BSL users, including families and friends of BSL users, interpreters, employers and those wishing to learn BSL.

Please take a few minutes to comment where relevant to you.  Skip any parts that are not relevant to you or if you don't have any comment to make. 

What happens next

Following the conclusion of this consultation, we will finalised the actions and insert them into a draft BSL Plan which will then be considered for approval by Council. Once approved, the plan will be published on our website in both English and BSL.

Events

  • Tell us your views in person

    From 9 Mar 2026 at 09:30 to 9 Mar 2026 at 11:00
    Council Offices, Kilncraigs, Alloa, FK10 1EB

    There will be an opportunity in March for BSL users to discuss their views with us in person. The drop-in event will be held in Council Offices at Kilncraigs, Alloa.
    Enquire via email : equalities@clacks.gov.uk
    BSL users can contact us via contactSCOTLAND-BSL the on-line British Sign Language interpreting service http://contactscotland-bsl.org

    Add to my Calendar (.ics)

Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Expert stakeholders

Interests

  • Disability