Falkirk Council

A report outlining a significant investment in Falkirk Council’s housing stock was approved by elected members at a full council meeting last week.

Three Falkirk Council-owned properties will be transferred to community ownership and management following a decision taken by the council's executive. The transfers are part of the council’s Community Asset Transfer (CAT) programme, which enables local groups to operate and maintain buildings

Falkirk Council has made a preliminary decision on the proposed Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme (GFPS) after it considered an update report at its Executive Committee yesterday.

A fairer, more efficient housing allocation system across Falkirk is the theme of a report being put forward to a meeting of Falkirk Council's Executive on 23 January.

Falkirk Council is to consider how to progress the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme (GFPS) at the Executive meeting later this month. The GPFS aims to address growing flood risks in Grangemouth and surrounding communities. The overall scope makes it Scotland’s largest flood protection proje

Falkirk Council's Building Maintenance Division (BMD) has responded quicker to repairs and reduced backlogs for upgrades and adaptations in the past year.

Falkirk Council has announced a temporary halting of non-emergency repairs for tenants, lasting approximately three months from Monday 14 October.

Three key housing reports will be discussed at the upcoming meeting of Falkirk Council’s Executive on 10 October that will focus on the progress in delivering housing priorities for the area. 

Falkirk's Landlord and Letting Agent Forum takes place on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, providing landlords and agents with valuable updates, resources, and networking opportunities.

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.