Council news
Work under way to prepare Grangemouth for Freeport investment
The update will go to the Falkirk Council meeting on 25 June.
18 Jun 2026
June 2026
A9/A904 project hits major milestones as new dual carriageways prepare to open
Drivers, pedestrians and cyclists are set to benefit from significant improvements on one of the area’s busiest road corridors over the coming months.
10 Jun 2026
More Falkirk schools join Magic Breakfast programme
Access to free breakfast provision is expanded to more schools in the Falkirk Council area
10 Jun 2026
Stenhousemuir songwriter hopes her song follows Scotland to the World Cup
Falkirk Council employee releases song about Scotland in time for the national team’s historic first game.
9 Jun 2026
Councillors to consider refreshed Parental Engagement Strategy
New strategy sets out plans to strengthen communication, involvement and support for families.
4 Jun 2026
Summer grants still available for sports clubs across Falkirk
The fund is part of Falkirk’s wider Summer of Sport programme
4 Jun 2026
Falkirk in Scotland’s top five for school leaver success
Report shows 97.51% of young people leaving Falkirk secondary schools went on to a positive destination in 2025.
3 Jun 2026
Free and low-cost summer sport activities planned for Falkirk families
Funding has been secured for a local "Summer of Sport" programme.
2 Jun 2026
May 2026
World Cup 2026: plan your journey ahead
Be sure to check your transport options before you travel.
27 May 2026
Falkirk High School pupils discover construction is about more than bricks and mortar
From 3D models to digital flythroughs, pupils show exactly what a year of real-world learning looks like.
21 May 2026
Regional partnership promotes Scotland's Forth Valley to international travel industry
Falkirk, Stirling and Clackmannanshire councils join VisitScotland to promote the region to international tour operators and travel agents.
19 May 2026
Slamannan’s new look: village entrance transformation complete
A £500,000 investment from the Regeneration Fund delivers a new pocket park, restored public spaces and a village clock that ticks once more.
12 May 2026
Falkirk High School bats it out of the park with table cricket win
Local team tops national competition and books place at Lord’s finals.
12 May 2026
Independent report published on Maddiston Primary School
The report will be considered at an Executive meeting on 21 May.
8 May 2026
April 2026
Community group to take ownership of Polmont Sports Centre
The group will take full ownership of the building for £1.
23 Apr 2026
Falkirk Council marks Earth Day by shining light on local nature projects
The projects have been supported by the Nature Restoration Fund.
22 Apr 2026
Consultation on new campus at Carrongrange
Falkirk Council's Executive asked to agree a statutory consultation on proposals for Carrongrange Campus.
9 Apr 2026
Senior pupils find out more about their next steps into the world of work and training
Event brings together local employers, training providers and youth support organisations.
8 Apr 2026
Residents invited to share photos for local history exhibitions
Falkirk Council Library Service calls for residents to take part in community project celebrating area's past.
8 Apr 2026
Hop in this Easter, Bowhouse and Kersiebank
Residents invited to find out about a Community Action Plan for the area at two free Easter events.
2 Apr 2026