Falkirk

A new Procurement Strategy for 2024/25 – 2028/29 aims to strengthen support for local suppliers and community growth, ensuring best value, efficiency and meaningful benefits are delivered for the Falkirk Council area. 

More than 600 Falkirk Council homes across five rural villages will be connected to a new gas supply by the end of the summer, with heating installed in properties by the end of 2025. Tenants living in Letham, Whitecross, California, Avonbridge, and Slamannan now have the option of connecting to a g

Work has started on improvements at the M80 Junction 7 in Haggs and Banknock aimed at enhancing road safety and unlocking potential housing opportunities that will deliver both private and affordable homes.

Falkirk Council is seeking public views on the Local Development Plan with its latest consultation. The survey seeks the views of local residents, community groups and business owners on issues such as town centres revitalisation, new housing, better transport links and bringing derelict l

Muir Timber Systems has completed the delivery of timber kits for 17 affordable homes in Westquarter, Falkirk, in collaboration with Glenesk Homes.

Falkirk Council is delivering a £2 million investment to enhance public spaces, improve accessibility, and create new recreational opportunities across Bonnybridge, Slamannan, Dunipace, and Bainsford and Langlees. The projects, shaped by community consultation to ensure they reflect local prio

The first phase of Falkirk Council’s £31 million social housing development at Woodend Farm, Hallglen, has been delivered, providing high-quality, energy-efficient homes for rent.

A report outlining a significant investment in Falkirk Council’s housing stock was approved by elected members at a full council meeting last week.

Falkirk Council has made a preliminary decision on the proposed Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme (GFPS) after it considered an update report at its Executive Committee yesterday.

Cala Homes (West) has submitted a planning application to Falkirk Council to create a new neighbourhood in Bo’ness.

The new Falkirk Town Hall could have a transformational impact with 300,000 more people visiting the town centre, and £84.5 million in growth and jobs over the next 25 years, according to an update report to elected members.

Plans for new community sports and leisure facilities in the Falkirk Council area could take a crucial step forward this month as councillors consider approving phased investment in Bo’ness and Denny and the development of a detailed business case for extending Braes High School.

Falkirk Council is to consider how to progress the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme (GFPS) at the Executive meeting later this month. The GPFS aims to address growing flood risks in Grangemouth and surrounding communities. The overall scope makes it Scotland’s largest flood protection proje

Major road upgrades at Snab Brae in Bo’ness are set to get underway in the New Year as part of an £800,000 project aimed at improving road safety and promoting active travel.

Creativity, problem-solving and teamwork helped 40 budding engineers and future project managers from six local high schools rise to the Big Design Challenge.