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Falkirk council house rents will rise by two per cent in April

But more help for tenants struggling with the cost of living is on its way.

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Falkirk council tax could rise by seven per cent to help plug budget gap

Budget papers say the district currently has one of the lowest levels of council tax in Scotland.

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Falkirk union leader warns freeport could be used for money laundering and weaken workers' rights

Kevin Robertson won support at Labour Party conference when he said more scrutiny is needed

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Falkirk council rents set to rise in April with steeper increases recommended for future years

Councillors will make the decision on this year's increase on Thursday

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Falkirk town hall demolition consultation shows many people want it to remain open

Keeping Falkirk Town Hall open is not an option, a council report says, but a consultation has sent a message that a replacement should be built soon.

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Rare 50p coin featuring Battle of Hastings sold for £100,000 by Scottish eBay seller

The Battle of Hastings 50p coin was listed on eBay by a seller in Falkirk, and is one of 6.7 million that are currently in circulation.

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Falkirk councillor says women should not get preferential treatment for new Freeport jobs

But a report says that without taking action more than 77 per cent of the highly paid jobs that are expected to be created will go to men

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Falkirk teachers' union criticises offer from Cosla and Scottish Government

Falkirk EIS leader says the latest proposals are "a baby step" in the right direction but proper negotiation is needed

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Falkirk plan to improve commercial properties to help bring in more cash

The council's 678 commercial properties bring in around £3.5 million a year, and a new strategy has suggested a focus on improving the standards of the buildings to help increase this figure.

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Falkirk to increase cost of using electric vehicle charging points

The money being brought in by charging points has been falling short of the cost of running them, and now the council has agreed to bring in new charges.

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Falkirk to take lead on developing new Forth Green Freeport

Despite being the smallest of the three councils involved, Falkirk will play a leading role as Grangemouth is the largest site involved.

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Falkirk bus service report 'too expensive' despite 'appalling' service

The council agreed with officials that it could not afford the cost of a report to examine options for better bus services around Falkirk - never mind the cost of actually making any improvements.

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Rangers fans celebrating sportsmanship is a bit rich but Celtic faithful see conspiracy in every act – Hotline

Gordon Parks manned the phones as Aberdeen are told to hang their heads in shame yet again after Falkirk's Darvel rout.

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Controversial Falkirk beer garden refusal to be looked at by review committee

The Orchard Hotel's revamped outdoor drinking area in its car park sparked complaints from neighbours

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Darvel chief John Gall delighted with exposure on town ahead of crucial Falkirk Scottish Cup clash

The full country is talking about the small East Ayrshire town after they pulled off the biggest giant-killing in Scottish Cup history by beating Aberdeen.

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Some of the most sought-after areas on the property website Zoopla include Falkirk, Cambuslang and Arbroath.

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Falkirk Town Hall closure sparks sad memories after final performance

After the final performance on the old stage, performers have been sharing their memories of the venue and appealing for confirmation on a new Town Hall.

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Restoration of historic Falkirk dovecot to be completed after funding found

Two outbuildings will be restored alongside the 19th century dovecot, after money was awarded from the council's Common Good Fund.

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Falkirk rat problem prompts public meeting to demand action on pest control

Campaigners petitioning Falkirk Council say shocking stories need to be heard

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Scottish couple living in council house slapped with £12,000 electricity bill

Both Scottish Power and Falkirk Council have been involved in finding a solution to the problem with Martin and Caroline being billed £1500 a month in their council house

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Falkirk Council set to hike prices for charging electric vehicles as costs outstrip income

A report to councillors also suggests increasing the overstay charges significantly

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Improving Falkirk bus services would cost too much money, council warned

Council officials also admit they simply don't have the funds to implement any recommendations.

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Missing Falkirk man last seen boarding train may have travelled to Edinburgh

Thomas Webster, 54, from Falkirk, has links to the capital so may have travelled there over the weekend.

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Union say Falkirk school assaults 'almost accepted' and more needs to be done

The EIS says recent FOI figures showing five assaults per day in schools are not surprising.

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Falkirk residents urged to help create a 'hedgehog highway' in their gardens

A local wildlife group is offering free signs to remind gardeners to leave a gap for hedgehogs to wander

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