Campaigners anger over Falkirk Council's lack of action to improve Bo'ness park

Campaigners have hit out over future plans to develop a historic estate in Bo'ness, and accused Falkirk Council of having "no plans" and "no vision". Members of the group Friends of Kinneil had been hoping to see more action taken to implement the Bo’ness park’s ten-year masterplan, which runs out in 2025.

But while councillors agreed to review progress last year, the now disbanded Falkirk Community Trust was not able to produce a report in time. Members of Falkirk Council's executive heard this week that it makes more sense to look at the future of the 200-acre Bo’ness site alongside that of Callendar Park, Helix Park and Muiravonside Country Park, all of which were previously managed by the Trust.

Councillors heard that creating masterplans and bidding for lottery funds takes time and money so officers are suggesting dealing with Callendar Park, then Muiravonside and then Kinneil Estate. Following the decision, a spokesperson for the Friends of Kinneil said they were "dismayed" the report had been agreed.