Council news

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Community group to take ownership of Polmont Sports Centre
The group will take full ownership of the building for £1.
23 Apr 2026
Banner image for 'Falkirk Council marks Earth Day by shining light on local nature projects' Falkirk Council marks Earth Day by shining light on local nature projects
22 Apr 2026
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21 Apr 2026
Banner image for 'Consultation on new campus at Carrongrange ' Consultation on new campus at Carrongrange
9 Apr 2026
Banner image for 'Senior pupils find out more about their next steps into the world of work and training' Senior pupils find out more about their next steps into the world of work and training
8 Apr 2026

April 2026

Banner image for 'Residents invited to share photos for local history exhibitions'
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
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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

Banner image for 'Community Choices backing helps 25 local projects take the next step'
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
Banner image for 'Work underway on new Kinneil playpark as renewal programme continues'
Work underway on new Kinneil playpark as renewal programme continues
Investment helping create more inclusive, modern play spaces for local communities.
24 Mar 2026
Banner image for 'Three high schools raise a cup to 45 years of Strathcarron Hospice'
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
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Support available for residents worried about debt
Local advice services help people manage debt, benefits and cost of living pressures.
19 Mar 2026
Banner image for 'Air quality in Falkirk reaches cleanest levels in more than 13 years'
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
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Scottish Parliamentary election poll letters on their way to Falkirk voters
Poll letters go out to households across Falkirk
18 Mar 2026
Banner image for 'Funding boost of £1.6m for Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme '
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
Banner image for 'Councillors to consider proposals to fully fund new sports facilities in Bo'ness and Denny'
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
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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
Banner image for 'Councillors to consider fully funding new Carrongrange ASN campus'
Councillors to consider fully funding new Carrongrange ASN campus
New 5-19 ASN campus brings specialist support together in one location.
16 Mar 2026
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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
Banner image for 'Councillors to consider major investment programme for communities and services'
Councillors to consider major investment programme for communities and services
Plans outline £276.6m investment in schools, facilities and infrastructure.
12 Mar 2026
Banner image for 'Bo’ness town centre masterplan set to go before councillors on 19 March'
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
Banner image for 'Falkirk Council makes major investment in people, businesses and communities '
Falkirk Council makes major investment in people, businesses and communities
Funding helps support jobs, capacity-building and gaining qualifications.
10 Mar 2026
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Digital Investment Delivers Measurable Gains for Falkirk Learners, Councillors to hear
Falkirk schools benefit from investment in digital learning
10 Mar 2026
Banner image for 'Councillors approve Council Tax rise and investment plans for the year ahead'
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
Banner image for '£90,000 investment to help Grangemouth residents move into new careers'
£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
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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