24 h. ago Councillor claims Falkirk's 15.6% council tax rise could have been lower

Councillor Laura Murtagh says it feels like the main political parties are saying 'It's ma ba' and you're no playing!'

Politics

27 h. ago Falkirk council say action needed to tackle 'epidemic of violence' against women

Members of all parties supported the motion to tackle the issue 'head on' and highlight the support available

Events

29 h. ago Falkirk council strip religious representatives of education voting rights

The council agreed that the three religious representatives could still take part in debates, but that the decision making powers should rest with elected members.

Politics

3 d. ago New start for Grangemouth community hall as Falkirk Council agrees sale for £1

The hall was actually boarded up when a group of volunteers came together to save it.

Economics

7 d. ago Historic burgh buildings to be sold by Falkirk Council after listed status secured

Denny Town House 'means a lot to the community' councillors heard as sale finally agreed

Politics

8 d. ago Grangemouth community demand 'less consulting, more action' from Falkirk Council

The draft of a new masterplan for Grangemouth will now go to public consultation but the public want to see changes soon

Politics

1 week ago 'Lessons learned' on looking after buildings says Falkirk Council after Bo'ness report

Councillors want no repeat of 2019 when a report into a pool's 'serious structural failings' was ignored.

Politics

1 week ago Falkirk Council urged to be more 'transparent' over cost cutting changes

Council officials must keep councillors and public informed as work continues to transform services

Politics

2 w. ago Project to reduce falls to be rolled out across Falkirk Council care homes

Staff at Grahamston House in Falkirk were praised for the project that dramatically cut elderly residents' falls

Politics

2 w. ago Falkirk council leader 'devastated' as Alexander Dennis puts 400 jobs at risk

Falkirk Council has pledged support to the 400 staff at risk of redundancy following the announcement by the bus building firm.

Politics

2 w. ago Historic buildings to be sold by Falkirk Council as listed status secured

Denny Town House is now a C-listed building which will protect its historic features

Politics

2 w. ago Falkirk council stops sale of land to golf club amid greenkeeper compensation row

The council says the sale has been called off after taking too long but GMB Scotland welcomed the news.

Politics

2 w. ago Falkirk Council has three times as many complaints as national average

By far the biggest cause for complaint was 'ongoing or incomplete repair times'

Politics

2 w. ago The lessons Britain can learn from Denmark's migrant crackdown: How nation has cut asylum claims by 90% with its 'zero refugee' policy

Head to Denmark and you'll find their fellow-wingers aren't just outspoken about the need to tackle the issue - they've put their words into action, to dramatic effect.

Events

2 w. ago John Swinney to host THIRD summit on youth violence epidemic in Scotland

The move comes amid the Record's applauded youth violence campaign, Our Kids ... Our Future - launched two years ago after we highlighted a worrying trend.

Politics

3 w. ago Progress on new sports facility but Falkirk Council warn of 'risks' of delays

The new community wing at Bo'ness Academy has a target opening date of late 2026

Events

3 w. ago Regulators tackle influencers promoting ‘rouge’ financial products as legal action begins

Three arrests have already been made in the UK

Politics

3 w. ago Regulators tackle influencers promoting ‘rogue’ financial products as legal action begins

Three arrests have already been made in the UK

Politics

3 w. ago Union boss right to slam 'epidemic' of violence in classrooms as he steps down

Record View says schools need to be enabled to carry out proper and lasting punishments on the tiny minority of kids who think violence is acceptable.

Events

3 w. ago Falkirk Council deliver final 'meals on wheels' as service axed in cost

The service was used by just seven people and alternatives will be found for the vulnerable people who depend on it.

Politics