September 2022 Update

Update September 2022

Council received feedback from 472 Participants in this second round of consultation on the Stirling Rotunda. The feedback showed:

• support for a rotunda replacement is high with 91% of participants wanting a replacement
• 55% wanted a traditional rotunda
• 34% wanted a modern rotunda
• 7% said they did not want a rotunda
• 84% of respondents said they would use and value one of the future proposed rotundas.

“There were additional comments received during the consultation that were of a more qualitative/subjective nature such as wanting the rotunda to have a village feel, be inviting, be built with natural materials and accommodating a range of diverse uses.

“It is noted that the consultation was specifically around the high level rotunda replacement structure and did not touch on the wider site as a whole from a Master Plan/Urban Design perspective. Such a plan would consider the use of the rotunda in the context of the whole site at the Stirling Coventry Library, upgrade of the grassed area, use of the site for events, pedestrian movements, landscape upgrades, lighting, public art, the RSL monument and any other urban design considerations. Such a plan would also consider the qualitative comments that were raised in this round of the consultation.

The full community engagement outcomes report is available here.

As a result of the feedback Council will consult with some specific community and business groups more closely to determine the best way forward for the new rotunda and the area surrounding it to ensure it meets the needs of those using the space.