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Controversial Falkirk farmland housing plan will go to Scottish Government

Miller Homes is now appealing for permission to build 250 homes on greenbelt land near Stenhousemuir, despite 1,700 people signing a petition opposing the plans.

Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022

Failing Falkirk bus services could be brought under council control

A shortage of bus drivers and falling passenger numbers have left those who rely on buses facing unacceptable delays and an unreliable service, says Councillor Claire Mackie-Brown

Daily Record · Jul 14, 2022

Hundreds of young people in Falkirk take up offer of help with mental health

The team behind the new face-to-face and digital services say they are still keen to reach teenagers and those who have left school

Daily Record · Jul 13, 2022

Falkirk finds £7 million savings amid cost of living rise warnings

The council will no longer have to use the £5 million of reserves it had expected to need to balance the books - but has been warned it could face more financial demands.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Falkirk taxi fares rising to help trade cope with soaring cost of fuel

Councillors agreed the increase is necessary although there are fears it will drive customers away from using taxis

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2022

Scots council promises £1 million in cost of living crisis support

Falkirk council have recently announced a series of plans to help low income families as the cost of living crisis continues to bite- including a hardship fund and free access to swimming

Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2022

Falkirk district to get £6 million to replace EU funding and 'build pride'

A final bid will be made to the UK Government's shared prosperity fund to boost employability and support local businesses

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

Falkirk Council promises £1 million of support to help residents with cost of living crisis

Ideas to help include a hardship fund and free swimming lessons for those on low incomes

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

Falkirk Avon Gorge plans pushed back to improve access to M9 motorway

A joint bid from Falkirk and West Lothian councils for levelling up funds will now be made for the M9 junction work, with long-awaited plans for the Avon Gorge still not ready to progress

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022

Five Falkirk schools to return to council ownership as private contracts end after 25 years

Falkirk councillors agree the controversial public private partnership contracts should not be extended in August 2025, making them the first council in Scotland to end deal.

Daily Record · Jun 22, 2022