Council news
Three more community sports facilities to be transferred to local groups
These mark the latest phase of the Council’s Community Asset Transfers.
4 Dec 2025
November 2025
16 Days of Activism launches across Forth Valley
More than 30 events are on offer across Forth Valley over the next 16 days.
26 Nov 2025
Work starts on first stage of new Denny to Falkirk path
The first stage gets underway on a new path that will connect Denny, Falkirk and Bonnybridge.
25 Nov 2025
New flood protection support scheme launches
The scheme provides a subsidy to residents and businesses to help protect properties from flooding.
25 Nov 2025
Scotland’s first-ever canal and traditional skills centre to be considered by councillors
Councillors will be asked to consider the Full Business Case for one of the Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal’s flagship skills projects.
24 Nov 2025
Former retail unit identified as potential new home for Slamannan community pantry
Councillors to consider a £1 community benefit lease for Martha’s Pantry.
21 Nov 2025
Councillors to consider long-term vision for Grangemouth’s regeneration
Masterplan to be presented to Executive on Thursday 4 December 2025.
21 Nov 2025
Council to consider new 10-year Parking Strategy
The strategy would guide how parking is managed across the area over the next decade.
21 Nov 2025
You helped shape it - now check the draft Bo’ness Masterplan reflects your priorities
Locals and businesses in Bo’ness are being asked to review the draft plan to ensure it reflects what matters most to them.
20 Nov 2025
Trading Standards team offers in-person advice to help residents avoid Black Friday scams
There will be three drop-in sessions in the build up to one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
12 Nov 2025
Memorial Park reopens in time for Remembrance commemorations
Major work completed through Phase 2 of the Regeneration Fund in Bonnybridge.
7 Nov 2025
£200k investment to create new playpark at Kinneil Estate
Big plans ahead as Kinneil’s playpark gets set for a £200,000 transformation.
4 Nov 2025
Data confirms Denny Eastern Access Road delivering improvements to traffic and air quality
Traffic levels and pollution both down since the new road opened.
3 Nov 2025
October 2025
Community Choices funding returns for 2025/26
Local groups can now apply for Small Grants of up to £5,000 until Monday 1 December 2025.
27 Oct 2025
A9 works reaches key milestone as connection nears completion
Temporary traffic lights and overnight closures signal the A9/A904 Improvement Project moving into next phase.
24 Oct 2025
Falkirk Council’s innovative TIF programme delivers more than 2000 jobs to date
Councillors will hear about progress made and consider how Phase 2 could be taken forward.
24 Oct 2025
Council to discuss next steps for Scotland’s largest flood protection scheme
The report will be presented at the meeting of the Executive in November 2025.
24 Oct 2025
Council to consider £14 million investment to reinstate Maddiston Primary School
The report, which will be discussed at a full Council meeting on 6 November 2025, outlines the findings of extensive investigations and sets out a clear programme for reinstatement.
23 Oct 2025
Kinneil Estate Masterplan sets out 10-year vision
The Masterplan has been shaped by extensive consultation with local residents, community groups and stakeholders.
23 Oct 2025
Falkirk Council to discuss progress on climate targets
The report outlines major progress towards climate targets.
23 Oct 2025
Report to Executive on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
There is a low and declining number of HMOs across the Council area.
23 Oct 2025