Employee news

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Train to be a Council Mental Health First Aider this May
Knowing what to say could matter more than you think.
22 Apr 2026
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22 Apr 2026
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21 Apr 2026
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20 Apr 2026
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16 Apr 2026

April 2026

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Corporate Property team now leading the management of buildings across the Council
The change aims to improve how Council properties are managed.
13 Apr 2026
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Transformation through Collaboration - four projects move into detailed design phase.
The Board has met three times since being established in January.
9 Apr 2026

March 2026

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What the Wellbeing Group discussed
Key takeaways from the employee-led group's first meeting of 2026.
30 Mar 2026
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Spotlight on our teams: Energy and Climate Change Team
Kenneth visits the Energy and Climate change team to hear about the important work they do.
25 Mar 2026
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Housing Transformation: progress on re-lets and service improvement
Work to reduce the time it takes to re-let empty homes is beginning to show results, alongside wider improvements to repairs, systems and coordination across teams. 
17 Mar 2026
Chief Executive Budget Message 2026
Kenneth Lawrie explains what the budget means moving forward.
10 Mar 2026

February 2026

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Stirling Council set to join Transformation through Collaboration programme
Transformation programme expands to include a third council.
27 Feb 2026
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Standing together: our commitment to fairness, dignity and respect
Supporting our workforce with dignity, safety and respect.
26 Feb 2026
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Our People: Celebrating Dedication, Service and Achievement
Falkirk Council celebrates the achievements and dedicated service of employees
18 Feb 2026
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Spotlight on our teams: Forth Valley Child Interview Team
Kenneth visits the team to hear first-hand about the vital work that they do.
6 Feb 2026

January 2026

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Employee Survey 2025 results published
Responses from colleagues across the Council and HSCP now online.
30 Jan 2026
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Next steps agreed for Transformation through Collaboration work
A small number of services move into the design phase following Council approval.
28 Jan 2026

December 2025

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Chief Executive's holiday message 2025
CEO Kenneth Lawrie shares a short message to say thank you for the vital work employees do every day to keep services running, support people, and help communities stay connected.
18 Dec 2025
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Meet our new Wellbeing Group
And have YOUR say on two important wellbeing consultations.
8 Dec 2025
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Save the date: Christmas Jumper Day 2025
Wear your brightest, boldest and most festive jumper on Wednesday 10 December☃️
2 Dec 2025
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Nearly 3000 employees added their voice
Together, you’ve made a real difference. 🫶
2 Dec 2025

November 2025

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Council agrees next stage of collaborative development work with Clackmannanshire Council
Work will begin to develop detailed business cases.
27 Nov 2025
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📢Last chance to have your say
The Employee Survey 2025 closes today (Friday 21 November)
21 Nov 2025
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There's still time to add your voice
📈Help us reach 2500 employee survey returns - and boost the cash pot for the Provost's Appeal at the same time.
18 Nov 2025
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Transformation through Collaboration
A report on this work will be discussed by elected members at a Council meeting on 27 November
12 Nov 2025