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The Latest Breaking News from Falkirk Council

Falkirk Council promises £1 million of support to help residents with cost of living crisis

Ideas to help include a hardship fund and free swimming lessons for those on low incomes

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Falkirk Avon Gorge plans pushed back to improve access to M9 motorway

A joint bid from Falkirk and West Lothian councils for levelling up funds will now be made for the M9 junction work, with long-awaited plans for the Avon Gorge still not ready to progress

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Five Falkirk schools to return to council ownership as private contracts end after 25 years

Falkirk councillors agree the controversial public private partnership contracts should not be extended in August 2025, making them the first council in Scotland to end deal.

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Falkirk Council workers willing to strike over 'insulting' pay offer says union

Ballot papers have been sent to selected Unite the Union members who will take part in targeted action

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Falkirk shop staff picking up public litter three times a day to tackle problem

The shop owners say they are doing all they can to tackle the problem and councillors have vowed to take a look at the problem and see what else can be done.

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West Lothian and Falkirk councils pledge to work together to tackle dangerous Avon Gorge road

The narrow stretch of road linking West Lothian and Falkirk has seen deadly accidents and numerous crashes, and now both councils are working together to secure funding for a long-awaited upgrade.

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Falkirk schools set to move back into council ownership as private contracts end

The controversial Public Private Partnership agreements were signed nearly 25 years ago and it is estimated the council has paid out more than £300 million in that time.

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Falkirk drivers face more delays for £52m Avon Gorge upgrade but motorway improvements planned

Falkirk Council could join forces with West Lothian's local authority to improve Junction 3 of the M9

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New cycle campaign launched in bid to get visitors to Falkirk

Falkirk Council has approved planning for a new Callendar Park cycleway plus bike repair, storage and changing facilities.

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Falkirk area town centres share £2.7 million to help them face new challenges

The cash is being spent on a wide variety of projects to help town centres change

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'We're still open' plea from family-run garden centre as roadworks leave businesses stranded

A road closure with just 10 days notice is having a devastating impact on a family-run garden centre

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Grangemouth park bosses confirm there will be Children's Day funfair

It comes after weeks of rumours that Falkirk Council blocked a request from showmen.

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Falkirk's crematorium to be made more accessible for bereaved families

A new office and family area will be also created according to Falkirk Council plans.

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Falkirk Council announce new director to lead transformation project

The final member of Falkirk Council's senior management team is appointed.

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New timber factory in Falkirk industrial estate will create 100 new jobs

Falkirk Council granted permission today to the Stewart Milne Group to build the new facility.

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Falkirk asylum seeker says hotel stay 'worse than prison' with no end in sight

Around 50 asylum seekers have been waiting months in temporary accommodation in Falkirk, with no idea when their application will be processed.

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Falkirk councillors agree to stick with hybrid meetings and later starts

Meetings of Falkirk Council will be held in person with some members joining virtually

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Testing of Grangemouth Community Warning System to take place tonight

The test will involve activating the network of alarms situated at various locations in and around the town’s Industrial Complex.

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Falkirk duo helping post-pandemic recovery make the top 100 women in tourism list

Falkirk Council employees lead the way as the area's tourism recovers from the devastation of the pandemic

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New cycle skills trails at Falkirk park gets green light

Falkirk Council says there was a demand for cycling facilities even before the pandemic

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Falkirk's new Provost urges all councillors to work together

Falkirk's new civic head Robert Bissett says he will be "a Provost for all councillors and the people of Falkirk" and warned that the different parties had to work together to solve people's problems.

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No deal for Falkirk Council as SNP remain minority administration

SNP and Labour leave Conservatives behind - but no formal agreement is made

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Testing of Grangemouth Community Warning System to take place next week

The test will involve activating the network of alarms situated at various locations in and around the town’s Industrial Complex.

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Falkirk housing estate community come together to tackle poverty and isolation

Ettrick Dochart Community Hall is proving a lifeline for many as the committee are turning it into a social hub as well as a food pantry.

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Falkirk foster carers thanked for 'incredible' work helping local children as they meet in person

The event - as part of Foster Care Fortnight - was the first time in more than two years that most of the area's foster carers had been able to meet in person.

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