Council news
Leading architects appointed for new Falkirk Town Hall
Stallan Brand based in Glasgow has been chosen to deliver the new Falkirk Town Hall.
7 Jul 2026
June 2026
Local schools move up a gear with new bikes funding
Falkirk Council has secured funding to provide four schools with their own fleet of bikes.
17 Jun 2026
New Chair appointed to lead Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board
Local community representative comes into role as search begins for Board Members.
17 Jun 2026
Council to receive update on Transformation through Collaboration programme
Progress being made as Councils explore future collaborative working opportunities.
12 Jun 2026
St Mungo’s teacher recognised with two awards for supporting young people
Championing inclusion and opportunity earns teacher two awards.
11 Jun 2026
A9/A904 project hits major milestones as new dual carriageways prepare to open
Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are set to benefit from significant improvements on one of the area’s busiest road corridors over the coming months.
10 Jun 2026
More Falkirk schools join Magic Breakfast programme
Access to free breakfast provision is expanded to more schools in the Falkirk Council area
10 Jun 2026
Stenhousemuir songwriter hopes her song follows Scotland to the World Cup
Falkirk Council employee releases song about Scotland in time for the national team’s historic first game.
9 Jun 2026
Councillors to consider refreshed Parental Engagement Strategy
New strategy sets out plans to strengthen communication, involvement and support for families.
4 Jun 2026
Summer grants still available for sports clubs across Falkirk
The fund is part of Falkirk’s wider Summer of Sport programme
4 Jun 2026
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
Free and low-cost summer sport activities planned for Falkirk families
Funding has been secured for a local "Summer of Sport" programme.
2 Jun 2026
May 2026
World Cup 2026: plan your journey ahead
Be sure to check your transport options before you travel.
27 May 2026
Falkirk High School pupils discover construction is about more than bricks and mortar
From 3D models to digital flythroughs, pupils show exactly what a year of real-world learning looks like.
21 May 2026
Regional partnership promotes Scotland's Forth Valley to international travel industry
Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire councils join VisitScotland to promote the region to international tour operators and travel agents.
19 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
