Falkirk Council

Councillors in Falkirk are to consider a new financial strategy on 3rd October as the organisation aims to address the significant five-year budget gap.

Falkirk Council is ready to carry out ambitious flood alleviation work in Dunmore Village that will reduce flood risk to homes and local infrastructure from surface water flooding.

The sale of the former Falkirk Town Hall and Municipal Buildings site to a developer has been approved by the local authority.

Falkirk Council is being asked to approve the sale of the former Falkirk Town Hall and Municipal Buildings site on for an estimated £6.2 million.

Plans to introduce a second homes Council Tax levy are set to be discussed by elected members at a meeting of Falkirk Council's Executive later this month.

The Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme (GFPS) has published an Engagement Feedback Report after public events were held in March 2024 in advance of the scheme notification process.

Falkirk Council has become the first local authority to benefit from a new scheme that aims to make it easier for councils, public bodies, and community groups in Scotland to transform neglected and ownerless buildings for local benefit. Formally launched by the King’s and Lord Treasurer&rsquo

Falkirk Council has published a new anti-poverty strategy that sets out how the council can expand on previous work with renewed efforts to address poverty over the next five years. With a focus on maximising household incomes and reducing living costs, such as utility and energy costs, 'Building a

Falkirk Council has made significant improvements over the last two years to how it works but now it must focus on tackling a £62 million budget gap, the Accounts Commission has said. In a new report, the watchdog highlighted improvements in how the council works together, in setting a clear v

Arc-Tech MU has made significant progress in the development of Woodend Farm in Hallglen, Falkirk.

Falkirk Council has agreed to freeze its Council Tax rate with a Band ‘D’ property remaining at £1362.82 per annum for 2024/25. £1 million in funding was allocated for village regeneration in Bainsford and Langlees, and Dunipace.

One of Scotland’s largest transfers of property to the community has been approved at a meeting of Falkirk Council last week. A total of 32 properties have been recommended for Community Asset Transfer where community representatives take over the running of the property.

A report outlining proposals for a significant investment in Falkirk Council’s housing stock was agreed at this week's full council meeting.

A report outlining proposals for a significant investment in Falkirk Council’s housing stock will be discussed by elected members at next week’s full council meeting.

Falkirk could see one of Scotland’s largest transfers of property to the community if councillors approve plans later this month. A report to a council meeting set for 31 January will recommend that officers progress with a plan to pass on 25 properties the council no longer requires to groups