Fuel poverty and poor public transport are two of the big issues facing residents of Falkirk Council 's Upper Braes ward.
While other people have been watching in dismay as their energy bills soar, for many residents of the Braes it's nothing new. Indeed, some of the prices that some residents - including hundreds of Falkirk Council tenants - are around three times the average UK energy bill, and have been for years.
With energy bills already forcing some people to rely on foodbanks, there's no doubt that fuel poverty will continue to challenge councillors. Another hot topic in the largely rural area is a lack of public transport and a poor bus service.
