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20/09/2024

The service could be cut in half.

The board in charge of health and social care in Falkirk is being asked to make the cut for next year

20/09/2024

"I am not a career politician - I want to champion the needs of my constituents."

Claire Aitken is one of seven candidates standing in the by-election next month

19/09/2024

Officials have warned that without the change there will be no alternative to cutting teacher numbers

The controversial plans to reduce learning hours will be put to councillors in October

13/09/2024

"The school has been a massive part of Blackness for over 100 years."

Parents have questioned some of the figures Falkirk Council is using to justify the school's closure

13/09/2024

The sale would mean a 'substantial sum' for the council's capital programme.

The council will get £650,000 if the sale goes ahead but that will rely on planning permission being granted

13/09/2024

Last year saw a hefty hike in fares

Despite costs continuing to rise there will be no change to tariffs in the year ahead

12/09/2024

"This refusal to meet his legal obligations is now risking the future of the golf club."

The council had been asked by a trade union to stop the sale of council land to the club until John Easton was paid.

12/09/2024

"We have obvious concerns about the impact on the refinery workforce and their families, and on the local community."

The Scottish and UK Governments have announced an extra £20 million for the local Growth Deal as Petroineos announces closure

11/09/2024

New Falkirk arts venue the key to future plans for town centre

Councillors says it's time to 'talk up the town centre' as council chief says the new venue will be a 'catalyst for change'

11/09/2024

"A great result for the community and police working together".

Falkirk's area commander says information from the local community is crucial in the fight against drugs

10/09/2024

There were more than 1000 incidents in the last year

While shoplifting thefts in Falkirk have risen sharply, the detection rate has fallen slightly

10/09/2024

"The key to tackling sextortion is education, prevention, support and the removal of stigma."

Cyber crimes are rising across Forth Valley as the frontline for police now includes 'wherever there is a computer screen'

06/09/2024

Giant billboards have gone up to remind residents of the change

Residents are asked to take small electrical waste to retailers or

06/09/2024

"The economic climate post-pandemic has been a struggle."

The bistro was originally granted planning consent as part of a package that included the manager's house

05/09/2024

"This school isn’t just bricks and mortar; it is the lifeblood of the Blackness community."

Blackness Primary parents have been backed by Conservative MSP who says closure would be 'an act of devastation'.

04/09/2024

He has been reprimanded for sharing private council information on social media.

Councillor Brian McCabe revealed details about the contract to build a new road in Denny on his page

04/09/2024

Labour councillor Euan Stainbank resigned after being elected the new MP for Falkirk.

Nominations are now open to find a new councillor to represent Falkirk South

30/08/2024

"This project was top of the list for our supporters."

A stand with shelter from the weather topped the list when Dunipace supporters were asked what they'd like to see at the ground

30/08/2024

Police also detailed cases of school pupils abusing drugs.

Report reveals how school-based officers are working to tackle anti-social behaviour

29/08/2024

The land could see more than 200 homes developed.

The small parcels of land are key to plans for a new development that will contain 242 houses

29/08/2024

"Something needs to be done with the site - it's just a total mess at the moment."

Falkirk councillors said they could not understand why such a high sum was being demanded for the loss of a small site

28/08/2024

Teachers and school staff have been most affected with reports of assaults on them rising.

A report to councillors looks at what action is being taken to reduce the numbers of physical and verbal assaults

28/08/2024

There is currently just one class in the school.

Blackness Primary School faces the threat of closure as councillors will consider whether to start the consultation process

28/08/2024

Dangerous parking at secluded Falkirk beauty spot sparks accident fears

A councillor is calling for action to protect a much-loved loch where visitor numbers dramatically increased during the pandemic

23/08/2024

"By revitalising our town centre, we attract new businesses, create jobs and boost the local economy, making it a thriving place to live and work."

Consultation with active community groups will be vital to town centre's regeneration plan

23/08/2024

The incident happened at the Battle of Falkirk 1298 event at Callendar Park.

Park users are being consulted about changes that will make the much-loved park more accessible

22/08/2024

Falkirk is one of just three councils in Scotland that does not currently apply the second homes levy.

The council was one of just three in Scotland that have not yet brought in the levy on second homes

22/08/2024

The Town Hall was controversially closed last February

Councillors welcomed the latest stage in the long-running saga to replace the district's town hall and municipal buildings

12/07/2024

"It's still something I'm massively opposed to - it will be incredibly damaging in the longterm."

The 24-year old local councillor also said he would not take up his council salary while an MP, and suggested he would stand down from the council job saying there would be a by-election 'at some point'.

12/07/2024

It follows a complaint that Cllr McCabe breached the councillors' code of conduct

Independent councillor Brian McCabe, who represents Denny and Banknock, has been asked to attend the hearing later this year.

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