Council news
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
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
Air quality in Falkirk reaches cleanest levels in more than 13 years
Council to apply to Scottish Government to lift final air quality management zone.
19 Mar 2026
Scottish Parliamentary election poll letters on their way to Falkirk voters
Poll letters go out to households across Falkirk
18 Mar 2026
Funding boost of £1.6m for Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme
Grangemouth Flood Protection scheme secures £1.6m additional funding from the Scottish Government
18 Mar 2026
Councillors to consider proposals to fully fund new sports facilities in Bo'ness and Denny
New sport facilities will provide exciting modern spaces for leisure, fitness and community activity.
17 Mar 2026
Easter Carmuirs Primary praised for inclusive culture and sustained progress
School receives positive report, with inspectors highlighting inclusive ethos and progress for pupils with additional support needs.
17 Mar 2026
Councillors to consider fully funding new Carrongrange ASN campus
New 5-19 ASN campus brings specialist support together in one location.
16 Mar 2026