Council news
Scotland’s first purpose-built cinema longlisted for BIFA Cinema of the Year 2026
The Hippodrome in Bo'ness joins just 14 other cinemas across the UK to be longlisted.
13 Oct 2026
October 2026
Millions secured for Falkirk households as anti-poverty work marks second year
The latest 'Building a Fairer Falkirk' update sets out progress made during 2025/26
2 Oct 2026
Young artists create lasting symbol of Falkirk–Jayyous friendship
Pupils from Larbert High School and Braes High School combined their artwork to create a unique scroll celebrating a long-standing connection between Falkirk and Jayyous.
1 Oct 2026
Community Choices funding opens for 2026/27
Applications are open from 1 October until 9 November.
1 Oct 2026
September 2026
Financial Strategy shows reduced budget gap for Falkirk Council
Financial Strategy shows reduced forecast gap, but £8.1 million still needs to be found next year.
30 Sep 2026
Report: Fewer children in temporary accommodation as affordable housing delivery increases across Falkirk area
Almost 50% fewer children are living in temporary accommodation while affordable housing delivery and housing standards continue to improve.
30 Sep 2026
Council to consider appraisal of local government reform options
The appraisal would look at options from keeping the current three councils to a single council for the Forth Valley.
28 Sep 2026
Hundreds of pupils explore international career opportunities at German Career Roadshow
Council helps bring national languages careers event to Forth Valley College.
25 Sep 2026
Carron Huskies set to take on Glen Park Pavilion on Community Benefit Lease
Agreement approved at meeting of the Executive on 17 September.
17 Sep 2026
The promise: How children and families are helping shape support in Falkirk
Fiona Duncan visited Falkirk to learn how families, communities and services are working together to keep the promise.
14 Sep 2026
New lighting to transform key routes into Falkirk town centre
Work is underway and should take two to three weeks to complete.
9 Sep 2026
Confident and enthusiastic children praised at Carronshore Primary
Report highlights creative teaching, strong attainment and a nursery where children look out for each other.
8 Sep 2026
Falkirk businesses invited to explore new contract opportunities at buyer event
Meet Falkirk Council teams and major employers looking for suppliers.
8 Sep 2026
Councillors asked for green light on next stages for Scotland's largest proposed Flood Protection Scheme
The proposed scheme has been developed to help reduce flood risk across Grangemouth and neighbouring communities.
4 Sep 2026
Local Growth Fund: £9.8m investment programme moves into delivery across Forth Valley
Communities, businesses and residents across Forth Valley are set to benefit from a £9.8m economic boost after the UK Government approved the region’s Local Growth Fund Investment Plan.
3 Sep 2026
Carrongrange campus recommendations to go before councillors
Falkirk councillors asked to approve proposals for a new £30m additional support needs campus at Carrongrange
2 Sep 2026
Employers line up to support jobseekers at Grangemouth Town Hall careers event
Residents can explore jobs, apprenticeships, training and support at two free events in Grangemouth on 10 September.
1 Sep 2026
August 2026
Flood prevention work completed to help protect Braeside Place homes
£30k investment improves drainage to reduce risk of future flooding.
28 Aug 2026
Strong inspection report for Bainsford Primary School and nursery
Inspectors praise nurturing approach, strong leadership and ‘very good’ nursery provision.
26 Aug 2026
Important tree removal works to get underway at Callendar Park.
Around 300 affected trees will be removed after inspections identified an increasing safety risk to the public.
25 Aug 2026
Have your say on Falkirk’s Core Paths Plan
Consultation seeks views on proposals to add 159 existing routes to the area’s Core Paths network.
21 Aug 2026