Falkirk

Falkirk Council has launched a major community engagement programme to help ensure the new Falkirk Town Hall works for the people who’ll use it. 

As work begins on the most significant upgrade to the Forth & Clyde Canal in over two decades, Mackenzie Construction is launching a dedicated community fund to support local groups, organisations and initiatives in the Falkirk area.

Soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has submitted a bold and whimsical proposal to transform The Kelpies into unicorns once a year by mounting 15-foot horns onto the iconic sculptures in celebration of World Unicorn Day.

Biotech pioneer MiAlgae has marked a major step forward in its mission to increase production volumes of its sustainable biotechnology solutions, as it submits plans for a new production facility in Grangemouth.

Scottish Ministers have confirmed they will not be ‘calling-in’ the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme for consideration. Falkirk Council is now required to hold a hearing to consider the issues raised in objections.

A new national training centre for Scotland focused on traditional skills has secured £3.7 million of National Lottery support. Scotland’s Centre of Excellence for Canals & Traditional Skills will be located near Lock 16 on the banks of the Forth & Clyde Canal in Falkirk.

Plans to secure a long-term industrial future for Grangemouth have been stepped up as a feasibility study sets out nine options for its future.

A new 5k active travel route was launched in Falkirk as part of Scottish Canals' roll out of wellbeing opportunities along the canal network. The 'Falkirk Five' loops from The Falkirk Wheel via the Union Canal, Lock 16 and the Forth & Clyde Canal.

Bield Housing and Care has announced the planned closure of one of its developments following the identification of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). Following extensive structural assessments, it has been determined that the level of remediation work required to address the RAAC-r

Falkirk Council has set its budget for 2025/26, approving a £488 million revenue budget to invest in services over the coming year and a five-year £231m capital investment programme.  

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.