May 2023
Council commits to a multi-million-pound investment in a new town hall. Formal agreement to purchase Callendar Square Shopping Centre and Antonine Hotel as the preferred site for the new town hall.
The new Falkirk Town Hall
Falkirk Town Hall
We're investing in a new Falkirk Town Hall, one that will help revitalise the town centre and create a vibrant space for arts, events and the community.
How it's being funded ↑
The project is expected to cost £69.84 million. It will be funded through a combination of:
Capital investment, which supports major, long-term infrastructure projects and is typically funded through borrowing
£6 million from the Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal, funded equally by the UK and Scottish Governments
Income from the sale of surplus Council sites, including the Municipal Buildings and Abbotsford House
Where it will be built ↑
Following an extensive search for a suitable location, the Callendar Square Shopping Centre and former Antonine Hotel site was chosen as the preferred location. With the purchase finalised in early 2024, demolition work began in April that year.
The Vision ↑
A thriving town centre
The Falkirk Town Centre Vision and Development Framework sets out a bold and ambitious long-term strategy to revitalise the town centre.
A key ambition of the framework is the creation of a cultural hub at the east end of the High Street.
The hub would bring new energy and activity to the area, offering welcoming spaces by day and supporting Falkirk's night-time economy with theatre, music, food and drink, and events in the evenings and at weekends.
The heart of the cultural hub will be the new town hall, a versatile, modern venue that will support local artists, creatives, community groups and businesses, and help cement Falkirk's reputation as a leading regional centre for the arts.
📆 Timeline ↑
The timeline outlines the current proposed stages for the new Falkirk Town Hall. As with all large-scale capital projects, future phases are subject to statutory approvals, procurement, and formal Council decisions. Key decision points are in early 2026, when councillors will review updated costs, consultation feedback and project recommendations.
February 2024
Council buys Callendar Square Shopping Centre and Antonine Hotel site.
April 2024 to early 2026
The former shopping centre and hotel will be demolished and site cleared.
April 2024 to February 2025
Concept designs produced, considering site characteristics and project requirements.
January 2025
Council agrees to continue developing the project based on a revised cost estimate of £69.84m.
April 2025 to December 2025
Sharing and consulting on concept designs and how people would like to use the building.
March 2026
Council approved the next stage of the project as part of its annual budget-setting process.
December 2026
A planning application and phased building warrant applications will be submitted.
Summer 2027
Construction is expected to begin, subject to planning approval, building warrants and procurement processes.
🥳 Summer 2029
Opening details will be confirmed closer to the time.
Feedback and questions ↑
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