DARK SECRETS: 8 - The Real Truth

Scots council could close 130 public buildings 'to avoid running out of money'

Falkirk Council has warned it can no longer afford to maintain all of its buildings as local authorities across Scotland struggle with huge gaps in funding.

Daily Record · Jan 5, 2023

Volunteers wanted to help save Falkirk Council buildings from closure

A series of public meetings are being held across the district this month

Daily Record · Jan 4, 2023

Praise for Falkirk trading standards' efforts to recycle seized goods

The initiative was highlighted in the Scottish Parliament, but a Conservative MSP says the voluntary initiative should be 'standard practice'.

Daily Record · Dec 29, 2022

Falkirk High Street site being explored for new town hall

As the Falkirk town hall closure could be followed by Bo'ness and Grangemouth, arts group says there is 'distrust and cynicism'.

Daily Record · Dec 19, 2022

Falkirk councillors back call for more funds as they face massive cash crisis

All parties agreed to back COSLA's Save Our Services campaign - but there was no agreement on where the blame lies

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

Falkirk flooding and traffic fears over greenbelt housing plan

The developer says that road safety fears are unfounded and all objections can be overcome

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022

Bid to re-open Falkirk public toilets blocked as council suggest they be run by community groups

Councillors also criticised plans to close Blackness public toilets, as it was suggested that community groups across Scotland currently ran public toilets.

Daily Record · Dec 15, 2022

Falkirk show doesn't go on as town hall heating packs in for the second time

Temporary boiler that cost £45,000 to hire has also broken down

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

Scotland's oldest cinema gets permission to use 'heritage' seats

The Bo'ness Hippodrome, winner of Best Cinema Experience in Scotland at the 2019 Scottish Hospitality Awards, will now see its capacity increase.

Daily Record · Dec 14, 2022

Falkirk residents pushing council to tackle rats and rubbish

The new action group says they have been hearing heartbreaking stories from across the district

Daily Record · Dec 13, 2022