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Daily Record
Daily Record
National
Kirsty Paterson

Falkirk Council's 'net zero' plans at risk over £50m funding shortfall

Falkirk Council 's ambition to be net zero by 2030 faced a reality check as a report revealed the cost of meeting that target would be in excess of £50 million.

With the council already facing a substantial budget gap, the cost of making many of the changes needed to be carbon neutral are now simply unaffordable for the council.

The report, presented to members of Falkirk Council's executive recently, updated councillors on the progress that has been made so far.

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