11 h. ago Falkirk Council urged to invest pension fund in football rather than arms firms

Members have been getting a "significant volume" of letters demanding that pensions are not invested in arms or fossil fuels.

Economics

4 d. 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 d. 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

5 d. 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

6 d. 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

1 week 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

2 w. ago Man Utd fans plans huge Sir Jim Ratcliffe protest as club faces 'financial armageddon'

Manchester United are facing crippling debts and Sir Jim Ratcliffe has already made sweeping changes around the club to cut costs, with fans up in arms over the dire situation at Old Trafford

Events

2 w. 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

3 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

3 w. ago Grangemouth residents quiz Falkirk council chiefs on town's future

The packed meeting wanted answers on better housing and more jobs

Politics

3 w. ago Army veteran who was given months to live set to play football for Scotland

Barry Roan, who underwent a liver transplant two years ago, is set to feature for the Scotland Transplant Active Football at the European Championships.

Politics

3 w. ago Falkirk Council primary school closed for at least six months after defects discovered

Falkirk Council education bosses have announced a primary school will be closed until at least August with pupils sent to other schools across the district.

Politics

3 w. ago Falkirk council tax could rise by up to 20 per cent to balance books

The local authority will meet on March 6 to decide its budget for the year ahead

Economics