On the edge of Falkirk district, Bo'ness and Blackness have many historical links to neighbouring West Lothian - and many believe the area is often forgotten by any Falkirk Council administration, whatever colour the rosette.
In recent years, the area has been changing rapidly as hundreds of new houses have either been built or will be built in the next few years - and there are concerns about whether the infrastructure, especially health services, can cope. Other recurring issues include a lack of public transport and poor maintenance of play parks.
Fears have also been raised about the future of Bo'ness Recreation Centre and other council-owned facilities which are currently part of a major review. And like other areas, changes to grass cutting have sparked debate while bin collections and road repairs are always top of many people's priorities.
