Council news
Trading Standards team offers in-person advice to help residents avoid Black Friday scams
There will be three drop-in sessions in the build up to one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
12 Nov 2025
October 2025
A9 works reaches key milestone as connection nears completion
Temporary traffic lights and overnight closures signal the A9/A904 Improvement Project moving into next phase.
24 Oct 2025
Falkirk Council’s innovative TIF programme delivers more than 2000 jobs to date
Councillors will hear about progress made and consider how Phase 2 could be taken forward.
24 Oct 2025
Council to discuss next steps for Scotland’s largest flood protection scheme
The report will be presented at the meeting of the Executive in November 2025.
24 Oct 2025
Council to consider £14 million investment to reinstate Maddiston Primary School
The report, which will be discussed at a full Council meeting on 6 November 2025, outlines the findings of extensive investigations and sets out a clear programme for reinstatement.
23 Oct 2025
Kinneil Estate Masterplan sets out 10-year vision
The Masterplan has been shaped by extensive consultation with local residents, community groups and stakeholders.
23 Oct 2025
Falkirk Council to discuss progress on climate targets
The report outlines major progress towards climate targets.
23 Oct 2025
Report to Executive on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
There is a low and declining number of HMOs across the Council area.
23 Oct 2025
Bereavement Strategy to be discussed by Councillors
The detailed 10-year plan presents a range of options to expand capacity as well as deliver a sustainable burial and cremation service.
23 Oct 2025
Building roads - and careers - through community benefits
New apprenticeships highlight how Falkirk Council’s community benefit approach is building futures as well as roads.
20 Oct 2025
Falkirk marks the return of Care Experienced Week
Free event at Arnotdale House welcomes care experienced people to celebrate and share experiences.
20 Oct 2025
Falkirk Council's first ‘leaky barriers’ installed to reduce flood risk in Westquarter
🌳Timber from trees that fell during Storm Eowyn used to build new defences on Glen Burn.
16 Oct 2025
How should our places grow? Local people invited to have their say
Help shape a vital planning document that will guide how local places develop and grow.
15 Oct 2025
Residents invited to share views on future of sport and leisure in Falkirk
The survey is open until 24 October.
14 Oct 2025
Young people in Falkirk celebrate their training success with graduations
The Healthcare Academy and Project SEARCH offer routes into work for young people across Falkirk.
13 Oct 2025
Bo'ness Academy Careers Fayre attracts hundreds of pupils and parents
Attendance has continued to increase since its first event three years ago.
10 Oct 2025
Major housing development to bring 137 new homes to Denny
It will include 32 new homes designed for accessibility and built to high environmental standards.
10 Oct 2025
New modular community facility to replace Camelon Education Centre
Centre will be replaced with an energy-efficient, modern modular unit for community use.
9 Oct 2025
Millions secured for local families as Falkirk’s Anti-Poverty Strategy marks first year
The first annual update comes just ahead of Challenge Poverty Week 6-12 October
3 Oct 2025
Trading Standards seize over 30,000 illegal cigarettes across Falkirk area
The seizures were part of a UK-wide crackdown.
2 Oct 2025
September 2025
Strong progress on housing and community priorities
The Local Housing Strategy covers new housing supply, climate change, tenant participation and support for vulnerable residents.
26 Sep 2025