Council news
A lifetime inspiring a love of reading
Falkirk schools Principal Librarian Yvonne Manning retires after more than 40 years in education librarianship
7 Aug 2026
July 2026
Work begins on Falkirk Council’s largest new housing development
Former Denny High school site enters construction phase.
30 Jul 2026
Latest figures show sustained improvement across Falkirk primary schools
Early intervention helping more pupils reach and exceed expected levels.
22 Jul 2026
Music teacher Linda Muir retires after 40 years inspiring young people
A career shaped by music and pupils.
21 Jul 2026
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
Falkirk Council's school meals earn national food quality certification
The certification follows two years of work to continually improve the council’s primary school meal offer.
26 Jun 2026
A series of overnight closures announced for A9/A904 as major works reach new phase
Closures allow the Midthorn Bridge to be removed and major sections of road to open as dual carriageway.
19 Jun 2026
Funding boost for Callendar House will bring new events and improved facilities
Callendar House awarded more than £130,000 from Museums Futures funding
18 Jun 2026
Work under way to prepare Grangemouth for Freeport investment
An update will be provided at a meeting of the Council on 25 June.
18 Jun 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