Falkirk Council has too many buildings that are in poor and ageing condition, not energy efficient, expensive to run and underutilised. The Audit Scotland Best Value Assurance Report (January 2022) states the Council 'needs to quickly progress the remaining key actions in the SPR and take decisions on its property estate to deliver best value.'
The Strategic Property Review will reduce the number of properties owned by the Council in order to deliver financial savings given the current budget deficit of circa £64m and will also significantly reduce the backlog in maintenance and subsequent capital investment that is required to bring these properties into good condition. This will allow for investment to be made in a smaller number of core buildings.
Mitigation to closure options have been identified and this includes Community Asset Transfer, Alternative Delivery Model and Improved Financial Performance.
Community Asset Transfer - What support is available?
Our Community Asset Transfer team is ready to discuss the possibilities, benefits and the process with anyone interested in asset transfer. You can email them at:
We have also partnered with third sector organisation, CVS Falkirk. CVS can provide additional support and guidance to interested parties including:
- helping groups develop their ideas
- supporting and advising groups through the transfer journey
- building capacity, skills and resilience beyond the transfer
A dedicated £3 million fund is available to support community-led groups interested in asset transfer to assist with energy efficiency improvements and other necessary works, pending suitable business cases.
Additionally, we have recently launched Community Empowerment Grants, which can provide financial assistance of up to £12,500 to support groups in their CAT efforts. For more information about these grants and the CAT process, please visit www.falkirk.gov.uk/ceg.
Equality and Poverty Impact Assessments
On 31 January 2024 Council will consider a report on The Strategic Property Review. The reports refer to Equality and Poverty Impact Assessments (EPIAs) which have been carried out for the proposals which are available below.
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Action Outdoors - SPR
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Airth Community Hall - SPR
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Avonbridge Community Hall - SPR
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Bainsford Community Hall - SPR
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Bankier Sports Centre - SPR
PDF file, 353.6 KB
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Banknock Community Hall - SPR
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Blackness WC -SPR
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Bo'ness Recreation Centre - SPR
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Bonnybridge Community Education Centre - SPR
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Bothkennar Hub - SPR
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Bowhouse Community Hall - SPR
PDF file, 363.6 KB
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Brightons Community Hall - SPR
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Broompark Community Hall - SPR
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California Community Hall- SPR
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Callendar Park Kiosk - SPR
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Camelon Cemetery Office - SPR
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Camelon Community Education Centre - SPR
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Carron Gymnastics Centre -SPR
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Carronshore Community Hall - SPR
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Cowdenhill Community Hall - SPR
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Criminal Justice - SPR
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Dalgrain Community Hall - SPR
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Dawson Community Education Centre & The Sub -SPR
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Denny Sports Centre - SPR
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Dollar Park Kiosk - SPR
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Equipment Stores Review - SPR
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Estates Stores & Bothies for Rationalisation - SPR
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Estates Stores & Bothies for Retention - SPR
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Ettrick Dochart Community Hall- SPR
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Grange Community Education Centre - SPR
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Grangemouth Stadium - SPR
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Grangemouth Unit - SPR
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Greenpark Community Education Centre - SPR
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Kersiebank Community Education Centre - SPR
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Kinneil Museum - SPR
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Lammermoor Avenue - SPR
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Laurieston Community Hall - SPR
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Leaving Care Team - SPR
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Limerigg Community Hall - SPR
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Links Road Courtyard - SPR
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Maddiston Community Education Centre - SPR
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Muiravonside Country Park - SPR
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Newlands Community Hall - SPR
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Office Review - SPR
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Parking Attendants Cabin at Meeks Road - SPR
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Pavilions (excl Sunnyside) -SPR
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Polmont Sports Centre -SPR
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Polmonthill Snow Sports -SPR
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Printworks - SPR
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Reddingmuirhead Community Hall - SPR
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Shieldhill Community Hall - SPR
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Shieldhill Wing - SPR
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Slamannan Community Education Centre - SPR
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Social Work File Store - SPR
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Stenhousemuir Gym -SPR
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Store Closures - SPR
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Thornhill Community Hall - SPR
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Tryst Community Education Centre
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Westquarter Wing - SPR
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Zetland Park Bothy - SPR
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