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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
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13 Jun 2025
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13 Jun 2025
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13 Jun 2025
Banner image for 'Councillors to decide location of Council’s gymnastics programme' Councillors to decide location of Council’s gymnastics programme
12 Jun 2025

June 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Have your say on the future of Bo’ness Town Centre
Drop-in event offers you a chance to share your views.
28 May 2025
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Overnight road closures planned for A904
🚧 Further changes to the road network around Westfield Roundabout.
28 May 2025
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New chapter begins for Grangemouth Stadium as keys handed over to community trust
Stadium has officially entered community management.
27 May 2025
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Invitation to gather and celebrate the Jo Cox Great Get Together with a Family Fun Day
All are welcome to join on Sunday 22 June.
26 May 2025
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Camelon ‘Springs into Action’ as community plan officially launches
Tea, chat, and community spirit at action plan launch event.
23 May 2025
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Let’s talk about the new Falkirk Town Hall
🤝 Join us at our first community drop-in event.
19 May 2025
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Council to enforce ban on single use vapes from 1 June
The ban comes into force following increasing health concerns.
19 May 2025
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Welcome investment at Grangemouth Sports Complex
16 May 2025
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Braes High School claims Climate Action Project of the Year Award
School wins Eco-School Scotland Award as pupils inspire climate change efforts
14 May 2025