Council news
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
May 2025
Councillors approve two more properties for local group ownership
The leases come as part of the Community Asset Transfer programme
2 May 2025
April 2025
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
Falkirk Council Events Team named Scotland’s best
The team picked up the top award at the 2025 Scottish Event Awards
28 Apr 2025
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
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
Temporary closure of Camelon Cemetery and Crematorium
The location will be closed on 26–27 April 2025 for essential gas works.
23 Apr 2025
Plans to review and safeguard local museum artefacts for the future
Councillors will consider the plans at the next Executive meeting
17 Apr 2025
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
March 2025
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
More than 20 community groups secure Community Choices funding🎉
🗳️ Over 6100 valid votes were cast across all nine council wards.
28 Mar 2025