Clackmannanshire

/ -ʃə, klækˈmænənˌʃɪə /

noun

a council area and historical county of central Scotland; became part of the Central region in 1975 but reinstated as an independent unitary authority in 1996; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Alloa. Pop: 47 680 (2003 est). Area: 142 sq km (55 sq miles)

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Sir George was born in Tullibody, near Alloa in Clackmannanshire, in 1939.

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Sir George was passionate about Clackmannanshire, saying that he could trace his ancestors in the area back to 1650.

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Clackmannanshire Council said it is committed to working with private homeowners on the issue of Raac.

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The biggest agreed percentage increase of the day came in the smallest authority with Clackmannanshire councillors voting for a 13% rise.

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The 13% rise came in Clackmannanshire and was agreed by 11 votes to six.

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