Falkirk Council is to take the lead in developing the Forth Green Freeport despite being the smallest local authority involved in the project, which aims to generate 50,000 jobs.
Members of Falkirk Council's executive heard that involvement would allow them to help shape the project and make sure local communities see some of the benefits.
Forth Green Freeport will take in 550 hectares spanning Grangemouth, Leith, Rosyth, Burntisland and Edinburgh Airport and promises to be a partnership between government and industry that will create high-paying jobs locally.
