Council news

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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
19 Mar 2026
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18 Mar 2026
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18 Mar 2026
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17 Mar 2026

March 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
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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
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Councillors to consider major investment programme for communities and services
Plans outline £276.6m investment in schools, facilities and infrastructure.
12 Mar 2026
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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
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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
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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
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£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
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Report shows young people across Falkirk are heading to their own positive destination.
High number of Falkirk school leavers are moving into work, college, university or training.
3 Mar 2026

February 2026

Banner image for 'Significant number of local residents supported into apprenticeships as Falkirk Council marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week'
Significant number of local residents supported into apprenticeships as Falkirk Council marks Scottish Apprenticeship Week
Scottish Apprenticeship Week runs from 2 to 6 March.
24 Feb 2026
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Councillors to discuss proposed Council Tax setting and potential investment plans next month
The discussion will take place on 5 March.
20 Feb 2026
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Share your views on a possible visitor levy for the Falkirk Council area
An early engagement survey is now open to gather initial feedback before any decisions are made.
20 Feb 2026
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Council to invest £1.5m to improve high streets, parks and community spaces
The investment will be provided by the UK Government’s new Pride in Place Impact Fund.
19 Feb 2026
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‘Spreading the Joy in January’ at Larbert High
Pupils combine art and kind words to brighten up the community.
13 Feb 2026
Banner image for 'Nature leads the way in £70,000 watercourse improvements'
Nature leads the way in £70,000 watercourse improvements
🌿Council uses nature-based methods to stabilise local burns and improve water flow.
12 Feb 2026
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Executive to consider Digital Strategy 2026–2031
Proposals include a main online access point and more help for people who need it.
11 Feb 2026
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Primary Enhanced Provision consultation – recommendation not to progress proposals.
Consultation feedback considered with existing support to remain in place.
9 Feb 2026
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Young people across Falkirk show racism the red card
Pupils from Comely Park Primary School take part in anti-racism workshops.
4 Feb 2026