Council news

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Planning fees to increase on 9 June 2025
9 May 2025
Banner image for 'Falkirk Council launches engagement programme on new town hall' Falkirk Council launches engagement programme on new town hall
8 May 2025
Banner image for 'Falkirk Science Festival returns with two weeks of hands-on events' Falkirk Science Festival returns with two weeks of hands-on events
7 May 2025
Banner image for 'Councillors approve two more properties for local group ownership' Councillors approve two more properties for local group ownership
2 May 2025
Banner image for '"Teamwork, wellbeing and confidence” shine through at Nethermains Primary and Nursery' "Teamwork, wellbeing and confidence” shine through at Nethermains Primary and Nursery
29 Apr 2025

April 2025

Banner image for 'Falkirk Council awards Freedom of Falkirk to the Free Colliers of Redding'
Falkirk Council awards Freedom of Falkirk to the Free Colliers of Redding
The Free Colliers received the Freedom of Falkirk at a ceremony on Saturday 26 April
28 Apr 2025
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Falkirk Council Events Team named Scotland’s best
The team picked up the top award at the 2025 Scottish Event Awards
28 Apr 2025
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Give your team a home advantage by taking on a modern pavilion to call your own
Russell Park now features a new, fully equipped sports pavilion available through Community Asset Transfer
24 Apr 2025
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Falkirk Council to award Freedom of Falkirk to the Free Colliers of Redding
A ceremonial procession will take place from Falkirk High Street to Callendar Park
24 Apr 2025
Banner image for 'Temporary closure of Camelon Cemetery and Crematorium'
Temporary closure of Camelon Cemetery and Crematorium
The location will be closed on 26–27 April 2025 for essential gas works.
23 Apr 2025
Banner image for 'Plans to review and safeguard local museum artefacts for the future'
Plans to review and safeguard local museum artefacts for the future
Councillors will consider the plans at the next Executive meeting
17 Apr 2025
Banner image for 'Falkirk Council sets out draft Road Safety Plan for 2025–2030'
Falkirk Council sets out draft Road Safety Plan for 2025–2030
The plan sets out the Council’s approach to improving road safety over the next five years
17 Apr 2025
Banner image for 'Falkirk Council drives towards sustainability by introducing Scotland’s first all-electric tipper fleet'
Falkirk Council drives towards sustainability by introducing Scotland’s first all-electric tipper fleet
The fleet will support key services while reducing environmental impact.
11 Apr 2025
Banner image for 'Falkirk’s schools shine in New York's Tartan Day Parade'
Falkirk’s schools shine in New York's Tartan Day Parade
Talented youngsters enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experience in the Big Apple.🗽
8 Apr 2025
Banner image for '‘Bin Diesel’ and ‘Binfluencer’ hit the road to power up commercial waste collections'
‘Bin Diesel’ and ‘Binfluencer’ hit the road to power up commercial waste collections
Trucks mark a major milestone in programme to modernise the Council’s refuse collection fleet.
7 Apr 2025
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Helix reaches 1m visitors in past year
Falkirk’s iconic park hits new heights as it welcomes a record-breaking number of visitors.
4 Apr 2025
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Say ‘I do’ in style as Falkirk Registrar ceremonies move to historic Callendar House from April
Couples tying the knot with Falkirk Council’s Registrars will be saying “I do’ in one of the area’s most iconic venues. 
4 Apr 2025
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Help lead change in Grangemouth - apply to become Chair of the Town Team
If you are passionate about Grangemouth, this could be the role for you.🫵
2 Apr 2025
Banner image for 'Primary school and nursery praised by school inspectors'
Primary school and nursery praised by school inspectors
1 Apr 2025

March 2025

Banner image for 'Denny High School dancers set for NYC spotlight at Tartan Day Parade'
Denny High School dancers set for NYC spotlight at Tartan Day Parade
Thirty dancers will swap the stage for the streets of New York.🗽
31 Mar 2025
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Council Events team shortlisted for three national awards
31 Mar 2025
Banner image for 'Rannoch Park gets a climate-ready makeover'
Rannoch Park gets a climate-ready makeover
Grangemouth park gets a green upgrade.🌱
28 Mar 2025
Banner image for 'More than 20 community groups secure Community Choices funding🎉'
More than 20 community groups secure Community Choices funding🎉
🗳️ Over 6100 valid votes were cast across all nine council wards.
28 Mar 2025
Banner image for 'Falkirk Schools Pipe Band to represent Scotland at New York’s Tartan Day Parade'
Falkirk Schools Pipe Band to represent Scotland at New York’s Tartan Day Parade
25 Mar 2025
Banner image for 'St Joseph’s Primary School celebrates 100 years!'
St Joseph’s Primary School celebrates 100 years!
School marks a century with events involving pupils, staff and the community.
21 Mar 2025