Local arts groups have said they are "sorely disappointed" with Falkirk Council 's decision to close Falkirk Town Hall in February while an Independent councillor dubbed it "morally bankrupt".
On Wednesday, the SNP administration won the support of the Conservative group to go ahead with the closure, with the proviso that it was delayed to allow the youth theatre company Big Bad Wolf to put on their show.
Last year, Falkirk Council had pledged to keep the town hall open until a replacement facility was ready, despite the fact that the adjoining Municipal Buildings are currently being demolished. But a report to councillors found that cost of separating the two, then repairing the town hall would be £6 million.
