Council news
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
March 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
Councillors to consider consultation on the naming of Falkirk’s new town hall venue
Four proposed names identified following major community engagement.
12 Mar 2026
Councillors to consider major investment programme for communities and services
Plans outline £276.6m investment in schools, facilities and infrastructure.
12 Mar 2026
Bo’ness town centre masterplan set to go before councillors on 19 March
The final draft comes after two phases of consultation throughout 2025/26.
12 Mar 2026
Falkirk Council makes major investment in people, businesses and communities
Funding helps support jobs, capacity-building and gaining qualifications.
10 Mar 2026
Digital Investment Delivers Measurable Gains for Falkirk Learners, Councillors to hear
Falkirk schools benefit from investment in digital learning
10 Mar 2026
Councillors approve Council Tax rise and investment plans for the year ahead
The plans were agreed at a meeting of the Council on 5 March.
6 Mar 2026
£90,000 investment to help Grangemouth residents move into new careers
The investment comes from the Scottish Government’s Grangemouth Just Transition Fund.
6 Mar 2026
Help shape the future of The Braes Villages and Hallglen by applying to be Neighbourhood Board Chair
Play a part in setting long‑term priorities through the Pride in Place programme.
5 Mar 2026
Report shows young people across Falkirk are heading to their own positive destination.
High number of Falkirk school leavers are moving into work, college, university or training.
3 Mar 2026
February 2026
Significant number of local residents supported into apprenticeships as Falkirk Council marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Scottish Apprenticeship Week runs from 2 to 6 March.
24 Feb 2026
Councillors to discuss proposed Council Tax setting and potential investment plans next month
The discussion will take place on 5 March.
20 Feb 2026
Share your views on a possible visitor levy for the Falkirk Council area
An early engagement survey is now open to gather initial feedback before any decisions are made.
20 Feb 2026