4 h. ago Falkirk council slammed as FOI reveals £15 million in council tax still unpaid

The Conservatives say Falkirk Council should prioritise collecting unpaid council tax.

Economics

4 h. ago Environmental pioneers get £1 lease from Falkirk Council to carry on 'outstanding' work

Sustainable Thinking Scotland use a historic walled garden for their work which has impressed councillors

Economics

25 h. ago Falkirk Gaelic pupils win plea to keep transport that will let them finish education

Transport will not be funded for new pupils but Falkirk Council announced "exciting plans" for the language.

Politics

27 h. ago Frankie Dettori reveals he is filing for bankruptcy in shock statement

Outstanding jockey of era ‘saddened and embarrassed’Rider: ‘Consequences will affect me for many years’ Frankie Dettori, one of the most successful and popular racing figures of recent decades, said in a statement on Thursday that he is “saddened and embarrassed” at being forced to file for bankruptcy having failed to resolve a dispute over unpaid tax with HMRC.Dettori was revealed to be in dispute with HMRC over a scheme to reduce his income tax payments in December 2024, when an injunction to prevent him being named was lifted following an application by HMRC and media organisations. Continue reading...

Events

55 h. ago Falkirk councillor suffers 'overwhelming' abuse and hate after council tax rise

Independent councillor Laura Murtagh admitted she expected people to be angry after her 15.6% council tax increase - the largest in Scotland - was backed by Falkirk Council.

Events

3 d. ago Millions of people urged to check their tax code now as they could be owed £689

A survey by financial services company Canada Life last year revealed that 31% of adults have been on the wrong tax code, and claimed back £689 on average

Economics

5 d. ago 'Devastated' locals blame new 'tourism tax' for sudden closure of huge theme park after four decades

The owners blamed rising costs, as the government hikes up minimum wage and national insurance contributions, as well as sharp fuel price rises.

Politics

7 d. ago Falkirk Council will see 92 jobs go despite 15.6 per cent council tax hike

Councillors rejected many savings but others are made behind the scenes and jobs are going

Politics

7 d. ago Falkirk residents urged to check if they are entitled to council tax reduction

Hundreds of households could be eligible once the new rate is in place.

Politics

8 d. ago Falkirk to get biggest council tax rise in Scotland as 15.6% increase backed

The council back a motion by an independent councillor, who admitted they would take 'abuse' for the decision but insisted it was the right thing to do.

Politics

8 d. ago Largest council tax rise in Scotland confirmed as local authority imposes 15.6% hike

Ratepayers in the Falkirk Council area face a huge increase in their bills from next month as the struggling local authority attempts to balance its budget.

Economics

9 d. ago Three more Scottish councillors expected to defect to Reform UK as Richard Tice visits Glasgow

Falkirk Council could have its first Reform UK member with an announcement expected on Thursday.

Politics

9 d. ago Falkirk council tax could rise by up to 15.6 per cent as councillors set budget

The four proposals range from 10 per cent to 15.6 per cent, with the administration proposing a 13.69 per cent rise

Economics

1 week ago Five million Brits have been in council tax arrears over the last five years, damning survey reveals

Exclusive research from Opinium has shown that one in 10 UK adults have been indebted to their local authority at some point, as some lift tax by up to 10 per cent from April.

Economics

1 week ago Falkirk nursery owners warn cuts to private places could mean closures and job losses

Falkirk Council is proposing to cut funded private nursery places by 150 as part of this year's budget

Events

2 w. ago Falkirk Council to start review of school buildings as rolls fall across the district

Director Jon Reid said the review will make sure buildings are "fit for purpose".

Politics

2 w. ago More than £1 million cuts to education proposed for Falkirk Council in budget

Councillors will have the final decision on whether the cuts will be accepted or not

Economics

2 w. ago 'Lessons learned' says Falkirk Council as final legionella report published

After an 'unacceptable' audit in 2023, procedures to test for diseases like legionella have been improved

Politics

2 w. ago Twiggy reveals shock at finding out she had received a Damehood with a letter she thought was a tax notice

The model, whose real name is Dame Lesley Lawson, was appointed a dame in the 2019 New Year Honours .

Events

2 w. ago New Look shutting another three stores starting from today in latest string of closures

Earlier this year, the Times reported that the chain was looking to "accelerate future store closures" when leases expire due to the tax increases revealed in October’s budget.

Politics