The Latest Breaking News from Falkirk Council

Falkirk's high school swimming pools closure plans not heard at latest meeting

Grangemouth High School looks set to be the first to close but councillors did not get a chance to discuss it

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

Falkirk becomes fifth Scottish council to call for ban on single-use, disposable vapes

All councillors agreed that discarded vapes are a major litter problem and a fire hazard

Daily Record · Mar 30, 2023

Falkirk plans to dispose of more than 130 council buildings to go ahead

The council is set to sell or transfer ownership of sports centres, community centres and public toilets, among other buildings, as it looks to cut costs.

Daily Record · Mar 29, 2023

Falkirk school swimming pool set to close later this year as council look to cut costs

Four high school swimming pools remain under threat but Grangemouth proposal will see it close first

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

Falkirk funding fears for Gaelic education transport to proposed classes

Councillors heard that the government funding for current transport is far short of true cost, raising concerns about the cost of transport to a possible new local unit.

Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023

Falkirk deli gets license to sell wines and beers from across Italy

The popular deli will now be able to help customers buy specialist beers and wines to accompany their Italian treats.

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023

Falkirk bar bans former tenant convicted over sex assault after police concerns

The leaseholders of Cheerz Bar in Falkirk High Street say they have no issued a ban against Darren Scott Rae to ensure there is 'no doubt' that he is no longer managing the venue.

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023

Falkirk pupils praised as results hold steady despite pandemic disruption

The numbers show pupils going on to 'positive destinations' dipped slightly while fewer pupils chose to go to university

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023

Falkirk Council warns of cost of looking after young asylum seekers

The cost to the council for looking after the young people is expected to more than £350,000

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023

Falkirk residents to help shape future as consultation opens on new local plan

An online survey urging people to 'tell us about your place' is now live on the council's website.

Daily Record · Mar 21, 2023