There's no doubt that Denny and Banknock have seen changes in recent years - but perhaps not as quickly as anyone had hoped.
The long-term regeneration of Denny's town centre led to the building of a smart new library and a row of small shops to replace the rundown flats that once stood there. But the speed of regeneration faltered as Falkirk Council struggled to get tenants at a time when many retail businesses across the UK were closing rather opening.
Denny and the surrounding area has seen massive housebuilding in recent years and more homes are planned, raising concerns that the infrastructure won't cope - in particular health services. But one piece of good news has been a long time coming - the announcement that the Denny Eastern Access Road will go ahead at last, after objections to the application were lifted.
