Falkirk

More than a decade after Falkirk Council became one of only a handful of Scottish councils approved to use Tax Incremental Finance (TIF), the initiative is showing strong returns, with more than £36 million of new infrastructure delivered, 2,100 jobs created and major transport improvements no

An update report on the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme, the largest flood project in Scotland, will be presented to councillors next month that sets out the next stages in Falkirk Council’s major infrastructure project.  

Councillors are to consider whether to invest £14 million to repair Maddiston Primary School, following significant structural defects identified after Storm Eowyn in January 2025.

Works on the A9 have reached a key milestone as temporary traffic lights and overnight closures signal the A9/A904 Improvement Project moving into next phase.

Three new apprentices have joined the team delivering Falkirk Council’s A9/A904 Improvement Project, gaining valuable skills and experience through opportunities created as part of the project’s community benefits. Harley Leggat, 19, from Grangemouth, and Adonai Mukundwa, 18, from Falkir

Falkirk Council has launched the next stage of work on the Local Development Plan (LDP3) and is asking residents what matters most for their towns, villages and neighbourhoods.

Falkirk Council has agreed plans for a new modular community building to replace the ageing Camelon Education Centre, ensuring local activities and services continue to have a base in the heart of the community.

Work is set to begin later this year on the construction of 137 new Falkirk Council homes on the site of the former Denny High School, over two phases.

The Strategic Housing Investment Plan, which could see plans for nearly 1,000 new affordable homes put in motion, will be discussed at an executive meeting of Falkirk Council on 9 October.

A draft town centre masterplan that builds on Bo’ness’ prime location on the Forth, its rich cultural heritage and strong community is set to go before councillors on Thursday 9 October 2025. 

Cala Homes (West) has completed the purchase of land south of Crawfield Road, Bo’ness, to deliver a new neighbourhood in the popular town.

A former AG Barr Irn Bru factory in Camelon, on the Forth & Clyde Canal, is being transformed into Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills by Scottish Canals and Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

Cruden Homes has submitted a planning application for a major residential development on Broad Street, Denny, in Falkirk.

Plans have been unveiled for a new AI data centre campus in Plean, which could deliver more than £2 billion of investment and create over 2,000 jobs. A Proposal of Application Notice (POAN) has been submitted by developer Apatura to both Stirling Council and Falkirk Council for the 43.1-hectar

Falkirk Council is inviting residents, businesses and community groups to review a draft long-term plan for how Grangemouth town centre could evolve over the next 20 years.