Council news
St Mungo’s teacher recognised with two awards for supporting young people
Championing inclusion and opportunity earns teacher two awards.
11 Jun 2026
June 2026
Summer grants still available for sports clubs across Falkirk
The fund is part of Falkirk’s wider Summer of Sport programme
4 Jun 2026
Falkirk in Scotland’s top five for school leaver success
Report shows 97.51% of young people leaving Falkirk secondary schools went on to a positive destination in 2025.
3 Jun 2026
Free and low-cost summer sport activities planned for Falkirk families
Funding has been secured for a local "Summer of Sport" programme.
2 Jun 2026
May 2026
World Cup 2026: plan your journey ahead
Be sure to check your transport options before you travel.
27 May 2026
Falkirk High School pupils discover construction is about more than bricks and mortar
From 3D models to digital flythroughs, pupils show exactly what a year of real-world learning looks like.
21 May 2026
Regional partnership promotes Scotland's Forth Valley to international travel industry
Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire councils join VisitScotland to promote the region to international tour operators and travel agents.
19 May 2026
Slamannan’s new look: village entrance transformation complete
A £500,000 investment from the Regeneration Fund delivers a new pocket park, restored public spaces and a village clock that ticks once more.
12 May 2026
Falkirk High School bats it out of the park with table cricket win
Local team tops national competition and books place at Lord’s finals.
12 May 2026
Independent report published on Maddiston Primary School
The report will be considered at an Executive meeting on 21 May.
8 May 2026
April 2026
Community group to take ownership of Polmont Sports Centre
The group will take full ownership of the building for £1.
23 Apr 2026
Falkirk Council marks Earth Day by shining light on local nature projects
The projects have been supported by the Nature Restoration Fund.
22 Apr 2026
Consultation on new campus at Carrongrange
Falkirk Council's Executive asked to agree a statutory consultation on proposals for Carrongrange Campus.
9 Apr 2026
Senior pupils find out more about their next steps into the world of work and training
Event brings together local employers, training providers and youth support organisations.
8 Apr 2026
Residents invited to share photos for local history exhibitions
Falkirk Council Library Service calls for residents to take part in community project celebrating area's past.
8 Apr 2026
Hop in this Easter, Bowhouse and Kersiebank
Residents invited to find out about a Community Action Plan for the area at two free Easter events.
2 Apr 2026
March 2026
Community Choices backing helps 25 local projects take the next step
Groups across Council's nine wards share £116k for community-led work.
30 Mar 2026
Work underway on new Kinneil playpark as renewal programme continues
Investment helping create more inclusive, modern play spaces for local communities.
24 Mar 2026
Three high schools raise a cup to 45 years of Strathcarron Hospice
🎂 Young people organise events to mark the hospice's anniversary.
20 Mar 2026
Support available for residents worried about debt
Local advice services help people manage debt, benefits and cost of living pressures.
19 Mar 2026