The Latest Breaking News from Falkirk Council

Scottish tourist attraction making loss despite high visitor numbers

An iconic Scottish tourist attraction is looking at ways to generate more income as it emerged it is making a loss of £600,000 a year.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2023

Campaigners say new Falkirk rat control service should not just be for council tenants

Falkirk Council's new service will be funded by rents so only tenants will be able to use it.

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2023

Falkirk Council 'could and should have been better' at handling complaint

Council's response to claim that work damaged houses was to send a copy of minutes

Daily Record · Jul 10, 2023

Falkirk councillors urge First Minister to restore named minister for older people

Parties unanimously agreed to support the campaign being led by charity Age Scotland

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2023

Eyesore hotel in Falkirk district valued at £0 will be demolished

The community will be consulted on what happens after derelict landmark is pulled down

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

Falkirk council told about the impact on young people of growing up in care

This is the first time a group of care experienced people have addressed a Scottish Council on the issue of making care experience a protected characteristic

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2023

Falkirk councillors back call for 'fast and fair compensation' over unjust pension changes

Councillor Lorna Binnie says the government is now dragging its heels and a decision is needed urgently

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2023

Hargreaves Land joint venture strikes deal for next phase of £100m plans for Falkirk

Joint venture partners Hargreaves Land and Fintry Estates are working on plans to deliver new homes, offices, food outlets and leisure facilities

Birmingham Post · Jun 26, 2023

New agreement heralds next phase of £100 million plans for Falkirk

Around 400 jobs are promised in the construction, retail, office and hospitality and leisure sectors over the next 15 years

Insider UK · Jun 26, 2023

Falkirk Pineapple visitor centre and housing plans set to return to council

Plans to build a privately owned visitor centre and 82 homes were rejected earlier this year

Daily Record · Jun 21, 2023