Council news

Banner image for 'Falkirk Council sets budget for 2025/26'
Falkirk Council sets budget for 2025/26
A £488 million revenue budget and a five-year £231 million capital investment programme has been agreed.
6 Mar 2025
Banner image for 'Falkirk Council expands apprenticeship intake with 18 new roles available in 2025 ' Falkirk Council expands apprenticeship intake with 18 new roles available in 2025
5 Mar 2025
Banner image for 'Proposed relocation of Inclusion & Wellbeing Service to Dawson Centre Campus ' Proposed relocation of Inclusion & Wellbeing Service to Dawson Centre Campus
4 Mar 2025
Banner image for 'Councillors to consider £1 lease for Kinneil Walled Garden in Bo’ness' Councillors to consider £1 lease for Kinneil Walled Garden in Bo’ness
4 Mar 2025
Banner image for 'Local women encouraged to take their Next Step to Stand' Local women encouraged to take their Next Step to Stand
4 Mar 2025

March 2025

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Falkirk Council launches new website
Website provides faster, simpler access to Council services.
3 Mar 2025
Banner image for 'Executive: Five-year Procurement Strategy to strengthen local services and community benefits '
Executive: Five-year Procurement Strategy to strengthen local services and community benefits
3 Mar 2025

February 2025

Banner image for 'Connections to gas network well underway'
Connections to gas network well underway
More than 600 homes will be connected to a new gas supply.
28 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Last chance to vote as Community Choices closes tonight!'
Last chance to vote as Community Choices closes tonight!
You have until 12 midnight to vote for the projects you want to see funded.
28 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Roadworks underway in Haggs and Banknock to improve safety and unlock new housing development'
Roadworks underway in Haggs and Banknock to improve safety and unlock new housing development
Work has started at the M80 Junction 7 in Haggs and Banknock
26 Feb 2025
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Successful relocation of Maddiston Primary pupils
Staff, pupils, and families have been praised for their resilience and teamwork.
26 Feb 2025
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Help write the next chapter in the local area's development
We’re looking for your ideas on how the area could be developed
24 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Falkirk Council: £2m Regeneration Fund driving local improvement'
Falkirk Council: £2m Regeneration Fund driving local improvement
Major investment will enhance public spaces in four local areas.
23 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Falkirk Council urges immediate government action to support Grangemouth's economic future'
Falkirk Council urges immediate government action to support Grangemouth's economic future
First Minister and Prime Minister asked to "step up" to protect the future of Grangemouth.
22 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Detection dog Boo helps seize illicit tobacco and vapes'
Detection dog Boo helps seize illicit tobacco and vapes
Sniffer dog Boo gave criminals a fright when she helped seize illicit haul.
22 Feb 2025
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Maddiston Primary School closure update
A statement has been released following the closure of the school this week.
21 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Temporary road closure for litter removal at Lochlands Loan, Larbert'
Temporary road closure for litter removal at Lochlands Loan, Larbert
Lochlands Loan in Larbert will be closed on 27 February 2025 for essential litter removal.
21 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Report gives insight as to potential Budget options for 6 March '
Report gives insight as to potential Budget options for 6 March
Officer report gives elected members insight into what forthcoming budget could mean
20 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Public Warning for food businesses across the Falkirk area '
Public Warning for food businesses across the Falkirk area
Environmental Health Officers warn of consultancy misleading local businesses.
19 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Potential sale of Old Burgh Buildings, Falkirk town centre'
Potential sale of Old Burgh Buildings, Falkirk town centre
Consultation launched to gather views on whether building should be sold.
19 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Opportunity remains for community groups to take over local buildings '
Opportunity remains for community groups to take over local buildings
There’s still time for community groups to express an interest.
19 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Falkirk’s Children's homes praised for providing safe and nurturing care'
Falkirk’s Children's homes praised for providing safe and nurturing care
Children’s homes recognised for their high standards of care following recent inspections
18 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Grangemouth Stadium to transfer to new community group as part of successful asset review'
Grangemouth Stadium to transfer to new community group as part of successful asset review
Newly formed trust agrees to manage the stadium under an Full Repair and Insuring licence.
17 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'Four more council properties to be taken over by local groups'
Four more council properties to be taken over by local groups
Momentum builds with latest approvals – 11 CATs in three months.
13 Feb 2025
Banner image for 'First phase of major social housing development complete'
First phase of major social housing development complete
32 new homes have been handed over.
13 Feb 2025