Council news
Young people across Falkirk show racism the red card
Pupils from Comely Park Primary School take part in anti-racism workshops.
4 Feb 2026
January 2026
Council housing rents to rise by 9% as Falkirk plans £240m investment in homes
Keeping rents affordable while investing to build and improve homes.
15 Jan 2026
Consultation launched on a standard approach to grass cutting in parks
Proposal to bring Callendar and Zetland Park maintenance in line with other parks.
12 Jan 2026
Falkirk Council proposal to invest £9.36m to tackle damp and mould in homes
The Council is set to continue its work tackling damp and mould in council homes through a new four-year contract with specialist firms.
9 Jan 2026
Land at Falkirk Stadium identified as potential home for any new Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
Members of the Executive will be asked to consider development of a full business case for the site.
8 Jan 2026
Members asked to approve updated Climate Emergency Plan
Councillors asked to approve updated Climate Emergency Action Plan
8 Jan 2026
December 2025
Major upgrade set to improve safety on Grangemouth-Bo’ness corridor
The £600k project will create a safer route for people walking, wheeling and cycling.
16 Dec 2025
Have your say: Private Housing Estates Maintenance Review
The survey runs on Participate+ until 18 January 2026.
15 Dec 2025
Denny pupils chosen for prestigious Youth Ocean Event
Pupils chosen to attend Paris conference.
10 Dec 2025
Westquarter Primary School and Nursery commended at latest inspection
The report was released by Education Scotland on 9 December 2025.
9 Dec 2025
Three more community sports facilities to be transferred to local groups
These mark the latest phase of the Council’s Community Asset Transfers.
4 Dec 2025
Falkirk Council gardener wins national Employee of the Year award
Council gardener wins national recognition for his work
3 Dec 2025
November 2025
Council agrees next stage of collaborative development work with Clackmannanshire Council
Work will begin to develop detailed business cases.
27 Nov 2025
Young producers to take centre stage in new music project
A new initiative will put local teens in charge of World Music Day Falkirk - from curating acts to running the show.
26 Nov 2025
16 Days of Activism launches across Forth Valley
More than 30 events are on offer across Forth Valley over the next 16 days.
26 Nov 2025
Work starts on first stage of new Denny to Falkirk path
The first stage gets underway on a new path that will connect Denny, Falkirk and Bonnybridge.
25 Nov 2025
New flood protection support scheme launches
The scheme provides a subsidy to residents and businesses to help protect properties from flooding.
25 Nov 2025
Scotland’s first-ever canal and traditional skills centre to be considered by councillors
Councillors will be asked to consider the Full Business Case for one of the Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal’s flagship skills projects.
24 Nov 2025
Former retail unit identified as potential new home for Slamannan community pantry
Councillors to consider a £1 community benefit lease for Martha’s Pantry.
21 Nov 2025
Councillors to consider long-term vision for Grangemouth’s regeneration
Masterplan to be presented to Executive on Thursday 4 December 2025.
21 Nov 2025