HISTORICAL FACTS: 12 - The Untold Story

Soaring gas bills will see Falkirk Council overspend by more than £1m on energy alone

Council is "not immune to the cost of living crisis", says Falkirk Council leader

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

East Lothian councillors reject call for 'seat at the table' of workers pension fund

Although Lothian Pension Fund oversees retirement pots for workers in all four Lothian areas, only Edinburgh City Councillors have a say on the decision to merge with Falkirk Council Pension Fund and future investments

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

Falkirk Council agrees to speed up £2 million spend on electric vehicles

The new vans will reduce the council's carbon emissions by more than 1000 tonnes every year

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

Falkirk waste water solar panels will help meet net zero target

A planning application to Falkirk Council says the panels will generate twice as much electricity as the treatment plant needs

Daily Record · Aug 22, 2022

Falkirk venue gets new lease of life thanks to community refurbishment

Chris Denkaat, who played his first gig in the hall aged just 18, says the newly refurbished Airth Venue has a very special place in his heart.

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Rising numbers using food pantry lead to fears over further cuts by Falkirk Council

Dennyloanhead Community Hall's food pantry is expected to get even busier in winter as people are 'very worried about the future'

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Falkirk Arts Centre still on the table as £140 million growth deal takes next steps

Funding from UK and Scottish governments will be also used to help the Falkirk area's economy leave fossil fuels behind

Daily Record · Aug 19, 2022

Historic Falkirk mansion set to be sold after public consultation

Just 44 people responded to the consultation on the future of Kilns House, which has been empty since 2005, and it is now expected to go up for sale.

Daily Record · Aug 18, 2022

East Lothian pension fund concern as Edinburgh gets vote on Falkirk merger

Despite Lothian Pensions Fund representing four local authorities it has been claimed only Edinburgh City Council members are able to vote on a propsed merger of their assets with Falkirk Council Pension Fund

Edinburgh Live · Aug 17, 2022

Avon Gorge could see road safety improvements in West Lothian from possible funding allocation

West Lothian Council could potentially receive a funding allocation of over £342,000 from Transport Scotland for casualty reduction projects.

Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022