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Falkirk libraries to have opening hours cut to reduce costs under five-year plan

All local libraries will close on Wednesdays, as Falkirk Council revealed plans to use the buildings for more than just borrowing books

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Falkirk road improvements 'will help boost economy and create 4000 jobs'

The ambitious plans are moving forward, although an ambitious proposal for a new bridge at Westfield taking pedestrians over new roads has been scrapped over the cost.

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Falkirk Council brown bin charge sees councillors inundated with complaints

Councillor Claire Mackie-Brown says residents with no internet access were not told about the charge

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Falkirk council delay decision on town centre beer garden again

The Orchard Hotel is appealing a decision to refuse planning permission for the outdoor drinking area built during lockdown

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Falkirk Council needs road repairs to host elite cycling race this summer

Councillors will be asked to approve an additional £300,000 of work to get ready for the big race

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Falkirk libraries set to stay open but could see opening hours cut

All libraries will close on Wednesdays with just one late night, if councillors agree, as part of strategy

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Falkirk union warn strikes looming as members reject latest pay offer

Members of three unions have voted overwhelmingly to reject the pay offer from Cosla, and warned that unless the dispute is resolved there could be a repeat of last year's strikes.

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Falkirk household glass recycling to stay after deposit return scheme delay

Scottish Government delayed bottle return scheme should have replaced Falkirk's kerbside collections in September

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Falkirk plan for iconic Westfield bridge set to be scrapped as it is 'unaffordable'

Middlefield roundabout will also be cancelled but project to widen the roads will continue

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Falkirk's Rosebank Distillery set to be open to public by Christmas

Falkirk Council's licensing board heard that a two-storey car park will be built before final opening day

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Falkirk Council plan to axe school buses could fail over lack of political support

Falkirk's Conservative councillors have now said they will vote against the proposal as it stands

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Falkirk councillor says elderly are being 'forgotten' as he backs charity's campaign

Councillor Alf Kelly has criticised the new First Minister for removing older persons' ministerial post

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Plans for 150 new homes on Falkirk greenbelt land to go before special hearing

Taylor Wimpey are hoping to build on farmland in Carronshore

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Bottle deposit delay a blow for Falkirk Council's plans to stop glass collection

Fears that recycling levels will plummet if kerbside collections stop before bottle deposit scheme is in place

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Five new Falkirk sports pavilions set to be completed later this year

Falkirk Council says the new pavilions are being built this summer and will be open in autumn

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School vandalism cost Falkirk Council more than £500,000 in the past five years

A Freedom of Information request has revealed this year's bill alone is nearly £150,000

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Dumped rubbish that closed Falkirk country road came from 'outwith the area'

Investigators tracked down the culprits and penalty notices have now been issued

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Grangemouth pub which closed after covid violations could become 16-bedroom house

Objectors fear noise and traffic will increase if former Ellwyn pub becomes home for up to 16 people

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Piles of rubbish dumped in Falkirk country road force it to close

Labour say decision to scrap council team that investigates such incidents will lead to a 'fly tippers paradise'

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Falkirk Council agree to sell Denny Town House unless community bid made

Planning conditions will be attached so that any development will incorporate historic features

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Fund to help Falkirk residents struggling with cost of living now over £1 million

Falkirk residents are also being urged to check if they are entitled to benefits as £36 million goes unclaimed locally

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Falkirk plan to swap on-street parking for cycle paths and wider pavements

As three quarters of residents admit they use cars for their primary mode of transport, including short trips, councillors are looking at ways to encourage more people to use alternative methods.

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Falkirk mum shocked to find no environmental impact report on bids to axe school buses

More than 1,600 pupils could be affected and many parents have serious worries about safe walking routes

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Falkirk Council to consider £250,000 offer for historic mansion house

The proposed sale would mean Kilns House, near Falkirk Town Hall, being turned into a private home

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Falkirk council set to sell Denny Town House despite public objections

The council says it does not have the money to use the building for another purpose as some suggested

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