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Westquarter primary pupils dive into STEM learning to tackle flooding 21st November 2024
Westquarter primary pupils dive into STEM learning to tackle flooding 21st November 2024
Falkirk takes big steps in nature restoration with new projects 1st November 2024
Zetland Park Project reigns supreme with Wright Sustainability Award 1st November 2024
Zetland Park Project reigns supreme with Wright Sustainability Award 1st November 2024
Falkirk takes big steps in nature restoration with new projects 1st November 2024
Executive: Report highlights progress made in reducing Carbon emissions. 2nd October 2024
Executive: Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal reaches major milestone 2nd October 2024
Executive: Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal reaches major milestone 2nd October 2024
Executive: Report highlights progress made in reducing Carbon emissions. 2nd October 2024
Urgent call for volunteers to secure the future of Bowhouse Community Centre 20th September 2024
Urgent call for volunteers to secure the future of Bowhouse Community Centre 20th September 2024
Young people leading the way in tackling climate change 19th September 2024
Young people leading the way in tackling climate change 19th September 2024
Changes to black box kerbside collection – focus on glass recycling from 1 October 17th September 2024
Falkirk's first Climate Festival heading for Helix Park at the end of this month 17th September 2024
Changes to black box kerbside collection – focus on glass recycling from 1 October 17th September 2024
Falkirk's first Climate Festival heading for Helix Park at the end of this month 17th September 2024
Falkirk Council: Community groups secure agreement and funding to keep buildings open during CAT process 13th September 2024
Falkirk Council: Community groups secure agreement and funding to keep buildings open during CAT process 13th September 2024
Falkirk Council launches new recycling web app for residents 11th September 2024
Falkirk Council launches new recycling web app for residents 11th September 2024
Falkirk Council: Dunmore Village prepares for innovative flood alleviation project 6th September 2024
Falkirk Council: Dunmore Village prepares for innovative flood alleviation project 6th September 2024
Executive: New 10-year plan for Callendar Park agreed 23rd August 2024
Executive: New 10-year plan for Callendar Park agreed 23rd August 2024
Executive: Ambitious 10-year plan for Callendar Park to be considered 8th August 2024
Executive: Ambitious 10-year plan for Callendar Park to be considered 8th August 2024
Executive: Best Value Audit highlights progress and commitment 18th June 2024
Executive: Best Value Audit highlights progress and commitment 18th June 2024
Restored Bruce Obelisk returns home to Larbert 17th June 2024
Restored Bruce Obelisk returns home to Larbert 17th June 2024
Building a Fairer Falkirk – anti-poverty strategy 2024/29 10th May 2024
Building a Fairer Falkirk – anti-poverty strategy 2024/29 10th May 2024
You’ve got to Bin It To Win It – new lottery competition to help prevent litter 1st May 2024
You’ve got to Bin It To Win It – new lottery competition to help prevent litter 1st May 2024
Spring cleaning in the community - hundreds of pupils take part in community litter picks 21st March 2024
Spring cleaning in the community - hundreds of pupils take part in community litter picks 21st March 2024
Transport survey and drop in session for Grangemouth 15th March 2024
Transport survey and drop in session for Grangemouth 15th March 2024
Executive: Crucial next step for Falkirk's Growth Deal 27th February 2024
Executive: Crucial next step for Falkirk's Growth Deal 27th February 2024
Campaign to reduce single use litter launched 21st February 2024
Campaign to reduce single use litter launched 21st February 2024
Education Scotland HMI – Quality learning at Braes High 2nd February 2024
Education Scotland HMI – Quality learning at Braes High 2nd February 2024
2000 tonnes of waste a month now converted into energy and not sent to landfill 18th January 2024
2000 tonnes of waste a month now converted into energy and not sent to landfill 18th January 2024
Cultivating sustainability in the heart of communities 11th January 2024
Cultivating sustainability in the heart of communities 11th January 2024
Estates teams go greener with electric tools 7th December 2023
Estates teams go greener with electric tools 7th December 2023
Proposals put forward could see £1m investment in local towns across Falkirk area. 1st December 2023
Proposals put forward could see £1m investment in local towns across Falkirk area. 1st December 2023
Councillors given update on Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme 28th November 2023
Councillors given update on Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme 28th November 2023
Councillors to hear update on Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme 21st November 2023
Councillors to hear update on Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme 21st November 2023
Conservation efforts pay off for the Common Tern 10th October 2023
Falkirk Council Executive: Helix Park makes big impact in the local economy 10th October 2023
Falkirk Council Executive: New Climate Change Strategy 10th October 2023
Falkirk Council Executive: Helix Park makes big impact in the local economy 10th October 2023
Falkirk Council Executive: New Climate Change Strategy 10th October 2023
Conservation efforts pay off for the Common Tern 10th October 2023
Falkirk Council awarded top recognition across Scotland at Local Government Awards 29th September 2023
Falkirk Council awarded top recognition across Scotland at Local Government Awards 29th September 2023
Falkirk project improves and expands Council owned woodlands in Polmont, Westquarter and Redding 27th September 2023
Falkirk Council: Climate change funding for Bainsford & Langlees and Grangemouth 31st August 2023
Falkirk Council: Climate change funding for Bainsford & Langlees and Grangemouth 31st August 2023
Executive: Visionary plan for Falkirk town centre to be presented to Councillors 15th August 2023
Executive: Visionary plan for Falkirk town centre to be presented to Councillors 15th August 2023
Falkirk Council shines in local government 'Oscars' shortlist 8th August 2023
Falkirk Council shines in local government 'Oscars' shortlist 8th August 2023
Council team generates £7.5m of benefit income for residents 28th July 2023
Council team generates £7.5m of benefit income for residents 28th July 2023
Falkirk Council: People queue to see how Falkirk town centre could change and develop 12th July 2023
Falkirk Council: People queue to see how Falkirk town centre could change and develop 12th July 2023
Falkirk Council: Bin lorries go green thanks to alternative fuel source 10th July 2023
Falkirk Council: Bin lorries go green thanks to alternative fuel source 10th July 2023
Sports Complex lighting upgrades to save nearly 8 tonnes of CO2e 7th July 2023
Lionthorn Policy Bing transformation completed with official visit 23rd June 2023
Lionthorn Policy Bing transformation completed with official visit 23rd June 2023
Falkirk Council: Zetland Park Project hailed as the Overall Winner at the RTPI Scotland Awards for Planning 16th June 2023
Falkirk Council: Zetland Park Project hailed as the Overall Winner at the RTPI Scotland Awards for Planning 16th June 2023
Executive: New five-year tourism strategy gets the green light 13th June 2023
Executive: New five-year tourism strategy gets the green light 13th June 2023
Bronze award for work on Carbon Literacy 12th June 2023
Bronze award for work on Carbon Literacy 12th June 2023
Employee volunteering: Policy helps Cath’s green-fingered efforts 7th June 2023
Levenseat partnership means greener options for bulky uplift waste 5th June 2023
Levenseat partnership means greener options for bulky uplift waste 5th June 2023
Executive: Black box kerbside collection extended 10th May 2023
Executive: Black box kerbside collection extended 10th May 2023
Falkirk Council to end local waste going to landfill 20th April 2023
Falkirk Council to end local waste going to landfill 20th April 2023
26 new electric vans join Council's Green Fleet 4th April 2023
26 new electric vans join Council's Green Fleet 4th April 2023
Review brings more than 70 local groups across Falkirk interested in taking over Council facilities. 22nd March 2023
Review brings more than 70 local groups across Falkirk interested in taking over Council facilities. 22nd March 2023
Work continuing litter clearance across Falkirk area 17th March 2023
Work continuing litter clearance across Falkirk area 17th March 2023
Long-serving employees clock up a remarkable 3,155 years of service 3rd March 2023
Long-serving employees clock up a remarkable 3,155 years of service 3rd March 2023
Falkirk Council: Budget set for the coming year 2nd March 2023
Falkirk Council: Budget set for the coming year 2nd March 2023
New booking system for Falkirk's recycling centres 28th February 2023
Budget 2023/24: Council to set annual budget and Council Tax on 1 March 24th February 2023
Budget 2023/24: Council to set annual budget and Council Tax on 1 March 24th February 2023
Early applications encouraged for Falkirk garden waste permits 5th February 2023
Early applications encouraged for Falkirk garden waste permits 5th February 2023
Climate Change Induction (Olle) 25th January 2023
Executive: New efficiencies planned for Falkirk’s waste services 30th November 2022
Executive: New efficiencies planned for Falkirk’s waste services 30th November 2022
Executive: Review proposes more than 100 Council buildings could transfer to community ownership or close 29th November 2022
Executive: Review proposes more than 100 Council buildings could transfer to community ownership or close 29th November 2022
Zetland Park picks up two Green Flag 'Best of the Best' awards 17th November 2022
Zetland Park picks up two Green Flag 'Best of the Best' awards 17th November 2022
Celebrations as Windsor Park turns 50 14th November 2022
Celebrations as Windsor Park turns 50 14th November 2022
New energy efficiency fund launched for businesses 19th October 2022
New energy efficiency fund launched for businesses 19th October 2022
Waste team's litter prevention efforts recognised 10th October 2022
Braes High pupils launch food growing project – with a bumper first harvest 23rd September 2022
Giving nature a helping hand 5th September 2022
Giving nature a helping hand 5th September 2022
Falkirk Council: Portfolio holders named 13th June 2022
Falkirk Council: Portfolio holders named 13th June 2022
Falkirk Council: Director appointed to drive forward transformation 6th June 2022
Falkirk Council: Director appointed to drive forward transformation 6th June 2022
Falkirk Council: New Chief Finance Officer appointed 2nd May 2022
Falkirk Council: New Chief Finance Officer appointed 2nd May 2022
Renting: Funding, Developments and more… 29th April 2022
Place Services: Head of Growth, Planning and Climate Change appointed 27th April 2022
Place Services: Head of Growth, Planning and Climate Change appointed 27th April 2022
Ebikes: charged and ready to go! 4th March 2022
Volunteering: Get dirty and help us tackle climate change & improve biodiversity 4th March 2022
Budget: Falkirk Council set Council Tax and agree investment plans 3rd March 2022
Budget: Falkirk Council set Council Tax and agree investment plans 3rd March 2022
Climate change: update on what Falkirk Council is doing 23rd February 2022
Climate change: update on what Falkirk Council is doing 23rd February 2022
Lionthorn Bing: new community space to be developed 21st February 2022
Lionthorn Bing: new community space to be developed 21st February 2022
Forthcoming Executive reports 22 February 15th February 2022
£347m five year housing spend confirmed 19th January 2022
£347m five year housing spend confirmed 19th January 2022
New lead takes forward Falkirk’s future development 20th October 2021
New lead takes forward Falkirk’s future development 20th October 2021
More social housing planned over next five years across Falkirk area 19th October 2021
More social housing planned over next five years across Falkirk area 19th October 2021
Climate Week: 13th to 19th September 2021 13th September 2021
Climate Week: 13th to 19th September 2021 13th September 2021
Council of the Future Board - overview - 17 August 1st September 2021
Powering Our Priorities (POP) meeting - overview - 20 August 1st September 2021
Powering Our Priorities (POP) Meeting - overview - 6 August 19th August 2021
Forth Valley for Net Zero - From industrial revolution to a green revolution 17th August 2021
Innovation Workstream Board - overview - 21 July 4th August 2021
SEPA needs your views on flood risk in the area 1st August 2021
Powering Our Priorities (POP) meeting - overview - 23 July 26th July 2021
£500K secured for Forth Valley bus network 29th June 2021
£500K secured for Forth Valley bus network 29th June 2021
Bantaskin Primary hosts launch of Scottish Government climate campaign 2nd June 2021
Bantaskin Primary hosts launch of Scottish Government climate campaign 2nd June 2021
Bantaskin Primary hosts launch of Scottish Government climate campaign 2nd June 2021
Changes ahead for services with restructure 20th May 2021
Larbert High leading the way to tackle the climate emergency 12th May 2021
Larbert High leading the way to tackle the climate emergency 12th May 2021
Work at Foundry progresses 11th May 2021
Q&A with graduate Chloe Muir 23rd April 2021
Stop, collaborate, and listen – Yammer is back! 17th March 2021
Council sets £370m budget for 2021/22 12th March 2021
Council sets £370m budget for 2021/22 12th March 2021
Grasslands project to boost area's biodiversity 11th February 2021
Grasslands project to boost area's biodiversity 11th February 2021
£175k funding improves local woodlands 19th January 2021
Economic partnership presses ahead its plans for a 'Just Transition' 18th December 2020
Economic partnership presses ahead its plans for a 'Just Transition' 18th December 2020
Council driving down carbon emissions 17th December 2020
Council driving down carbon emissions 17th December 2020
Enterprise Workstream Board - 25 November 17th December 2020
£220m Grangemouth flood defence scheme takes next step 23rd November 2020
£220m Grangemouth flood defence scheme takes next step 23rd November 2020
Pupils bring their views to elected members in tackling climate change 26th October 2020
Pupils bring their views to elected members in tackling climate change 26th October 2020
Get involved with Climate Week 2020 10th September 2020
Scotland’s largest electric vehicle charging station officially opens in Falkirk 11th August 2020
Scotland’s largest electric vehicle charging station officially opens in Falkirk 11th August 2020
£90m investment pledged to Falkirk economy by Scottish and UK governments 21st July 2020
£90m investment pledged to Falkirk economy by Scottish and UK governments 21st July 2020
New priorities will shape our future 26th June 2020
New priorities will shape our future 26th June 2020
Creating clear priorities for the future 15th June 2020
Key messages from the Make it Happen Board - June 3rd 15th June 2020
Creating clear priorities for the future 15th June 2020
Employee volunteers in the driving seat 2nd June 2020
New paper supply helps grow more than 100 new trees 9th March 2020
New paper supply helps grow more than 100 new trees 9th March 2020
Work from home and increase your green credentials 4th March 2020
Work from home and increase your green credentials 4th March 2020
Work from home and increase your green credentials 4th March 2020
New Green Charter for Employees 7th February 2020
New Green Charter for Employees 7th February 2020
Climate Week Update 18th November 2019
Join us for Climate Week 2019 in Falkirk 20th September 2019
Join us for Climate Week 2019 in Falkirk 20th September 2019
Council fleet is leaner and greener 21st July 2015
Dorrator Bridge – connecting communities 14th May 2015
Growth Focus For Annual Business Conference 19th August 2013
Pupils Switch off to Support Earth Hour 14th March 2013
Area's Green Plan to be Refreshed 20th February 2013
Sustainable Development and Climate Change 2013-15 22nd January 2013
Guide to Successful Retailing workshops 28th December 2012
Run a Retail Business? Free Mary Portas Workshops Could Help You 25th September 2012
Climate Change 14th August 2012
New Unit To Help Support Businesses 20th June 2012
Eco Savy Pupils Take Part In Earth Hour 3rd April 2012
Additional Support Pupils Make it 100% In Training and Job Prospects 5th March 2012
Carbon Management Plan 17th August 2011
New Falkirk Community Trust Board Unveiled 14th June 2011
Falkirk Council Sets Budget for 2011-12 9th February 2011
Free Tourism Networking Event For Local Businesses 2nd November 2010
Boost To Business Property in Falkirk Area 28th September 2010
Butterfly First For The Area 22nd September 2010
Heritage Lottery boost for Falkirk town centre historic core 7th September 2010
New Charges Aim to Protect The Most Vulnerable 7th September 2010
Falkirk Tackles Climate Change 17th August 2010
Denny Town Centre Moves Ahead (Updated) 29th June 2010
Denny Town Centre Moves Ahead 24th June 2010