Council news

Banner image for 'Double delight as The Helix Park and Kelpies 10 in the running for top Scottish tourism awards'
Double delight as The Helix Park and Kelpies 10 in the running for top Scottish tourism awards
The award ceremony will take place in September.
9 Jul 2025
Banner image for 'Dog owners urged to update microchip details' Dog owners urged to update microchip details
4 Jul 2025
Banner image for 'Graeme High School crowned energy-saving champions!' Graeme High School crowned energy-saving champions!
1 Jul 2025
Banner image for 'More homes into use sees reduction in children in temporary accommodation' More homes into use sees reduction in children in temporary accommodation
1 Jul 2025
Banner image for 'National housing award for young tenant Bryony' National housing award for young tenant Bryony
1 Jul 2025

June 2025

Banner image for 'Targeted support helps reduce child poverty across Falkirk'
Targeted support helps reduce child poverty across Falkirk
A recent report has highlighted how child poverty has been reduced by interventions
30 Jun 2025
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Consultation opens on draft Kinneil Estate Masterplan 2026–2036
The draft plan sets a ten year vision for Kinneil Estate
20 Jun 2025
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Two more Community Asset Transfers agreed for Newlands Community Hall and Loch Park Pavilion
Both transfers will be completed at the nominal purchase price of £1.
19 Jun 2025
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Windsor Park pupils feature highly as part of the UN International Day of Play
Pupils take part in the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland’s online assembly.
18 Jun 2025
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Braes High School STEM programme shortlisted for national Schools Award
The school is shortlisted for a prestigious Times Educational Supplement (TES) Schools Award. 🎉
17 Jun 2025
Banner image for 'Hippodrome named Scotland’s top cinema'
Hippodrome named Scotland’s top cinema
Scotland's oldest purpose-built cinema crowned the reel deal.
13 Jun 2025
Banner image for 'Upgraded playpark areas open in Banknock and Polmont'
Upgraded playpark areas open in Banknock and Polmont
Two much-loved local parks have just levelled up!
13 Jun 2025
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Major improvements planned for Bonnybridge this summer
The work will include Bonnybridge Toll, Memorial Park and nearby public spaces.
13 Jun 2025
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Councillors to decide location of Council’s gymnastics programme
A discussion will take place at the next full Council meeting on 26 June 2025.
12 Jun 2025
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Falkirk named best family destination in Scotland
The rankings were based on a range of travel-friendly factors in a study by train operator LNER.
12 Jun 2025
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Local pupils set to take centre stage at world’s biggest arts festival
🎭 Falkirk teens set to deliver original take on Shakespeare classics with a twist at the Edinburgh Fringe.
12 Jun 2025
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Falkirk Council to discuss long-term future of Grangemouth Industrial Cluster
The report outlines the cluster’s key challenges and describes the co-ordinated actions underway
12 Jun 2025
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Unaudited Annual Accounts
For Falkirk Council, Falkirk Temperance Trust and Falkirk Pension Fund
12 Jun 2025
Banner image for 'Planning fees to increase on 9 June 2025'
Planning fees to increase on 9 June 2025
6 Jun 2025
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Could your community group take on Kinneil Museum building?
🤝 Former stables is available for Community Asset Transfer.
5 Jun 2025
Banner image for 'Councillors to consider long-term vision for Grangemouth town centre '
Councillors to consider long-term vision for Grangemouth town centre
The masterplan aims to tackle key challenges and address changes in how people use town centres.
4 Jun 2025
Banner image for 'Councillors to consider plan to appoint contractor for new sports facilities at Bo’ness and Denny '
Councillors to consider plan to appoint contractor for new sports facilities at Bo’ness and Denny
Report sets out proposed delivery route for new facilities.
4 Jun 2025
Banner image for 'Councillors to consider the best option for essential building works at Maddiston Primary School '
Councillors to consider the best option for essential building works at Maddiston Primary School
A report will be discussed at an Executive meeting later this month
4 Jun 2025
Banner image for 'Freedom of Falkirk to be awarded to The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS)'
Freedom of Falkirk to be awarded to The Royal Regiment of Scotland (SCOTS)
They will be honoured for their lasting ties to the community.
4 Jun 2025

May 2025

Banner image for 'Investment in local parks continued with £306,000 community-led improvements completed at Kinneil Estate and Callendar Park'
Investment in local parks continued with £306,000 community-led improvements completed at Kinneil Estate and Callendar Park
Both parks received a makeover thanks to a public vote.
28 May 2025