A vision for the next 15 to 20 years has been set out in the plan. 

Initial improvements would be supported by an existing £500,000 allocation from the Council’s Regeneration Fund. Out of this figure, £50,000 is currently supporting initial remediation work at the Union Inn at Lock 16, with the remaining £450,000 available to help priority projects identified through the masterplan.

Projects under consideration include:

• Safer walking and wheeling routes, with improved crossings, dropped kerbs and paths.
• Improvements to Glasgow Road and Camelon Main Street, such as planting, seating and other street furniture.
• Enhanced canal paths, greenspaces and landscaping.
• Enhanced bus stops, shelters, passenger information and accessibility, especially in Tamfourhill.
• Clearer signs connecting Camelon train station, Main Street, Lock 16, the Falkirk Wheel, the Antonine Wall and Rosebank Distillery.
• Small-scale community and youth-led projects to improve local spaces.

The council will consult with residents, community representatives and partners to refine these proposals, consider their feasibility and prioritise projects for delivery, subject to the masterplan being given the green light. 

The wider plan identifies the prospect of enhancing Main Street and Glasgow Road as a local high street, enhancing access to public transport and looking into new walking and cycling crossings over the canal.

Other targets of the plan include a wider choice of housing, more energy-efficient homes, support for local businesses and skills development, and opportunities to bring public services together in accessible locations.

Michael McGuiness, the council’s head of growth, planning, sport and culture, said: “Camelon and Tamfourhill have proud histories, strong community identities and a great deal to offer.

“This proposed Masterplan looks at how we can build on those strengths while addressing things that matter to residents - from safer routes and better public spaces to access to services and opportunities for work.”

McGuiness added: “The regeneration funding already allocated gives us an opportunity to take forward practical improvements. 

“If the plan is approved, further work with local people and our partners would help decide which projects should come first.”

The Camelon and Tamfourhill Masterplan has been shaped by consultation with the community, which included an online survey and drop-in events in Camelon and Tamfourhill, as well as engagement with public agencies, businesses and other partners.

Additional feasibility and design work, business cases and additional investment from the council and public and private sector partners would be needed for the larger proposals to be delivered.