The Latest Breaking News from Falkirk

Bid to restore ruined Falkirk mansion near landfill takes first steps

This could be the last chance to save the impressive B-listed building, Falkirk Council's planning department agrees

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

Long-awaited Avon Gorge upgrades delayed as councillor warns new housing developments demand better road infrastructure

The local councillor warned that new housing developments meant work could not continue to be put off - whatever the bill to the tax payer.

Daily Record · Jul 12, 2022

Falkirk councillor backs Badenoch for PM and says Boris 'correct to resign'

Falkirk North councillor James Bundy says the Conservative party needs "fresh ideas and personalities"

Daily Record · Jul 11, 2022

Falkirk councillors fear flooding risk over plans near garden centre

Councillor Billy Buchanan urges a visit by the planning committee as he fears site is 'overdeveloped'

Daily Record · Jun 29, 2022

Aldi wants to open more Scottish branches - and you can get paid to help

The list of potential locations includes Bonnyrigg, Falkirk and Edinburgh.

Daily Record · Jun 28, 2022

Former Falkirk Provost calls for report on why new councillors were offered senior roles

But Falkirk's SNP group leader says her door was always open to Independents as she formed her new administration

Daily Record · Jun 27, 2022

West Lothian wildfires almost double as fire chief urges parents to warn children

The number of outdoor fires nearly doubled across Falkirk and West Lothian last summer, with 145 avoidable fires recorded up from 74 the previous year - prompting a warning.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 24, 2022

Falkirk Conservatives hit out as SNP councillor takes on major national role

The SNP's Shona Morrison has pledged to be 'Team Local Government' in her new role as the president of COSLA, but the appointment has been criticised locally.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Falkirk finds £7 million savings amid cost of living rise warnings

The council will no longer have to use the £5 million of reserves it had expected to need to balance the books - but has been warned it could face more financial demands.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Falkirk taxi fares rising to help trade cope with soaring cost of fuel

Councillors agreed the increase is necessary although there are fears it will drive customers away from using taxis

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022