One of the aims of the Council’s Open Space Strategy is to ensure that all households can access an open space containing a play space within an 800m walk. The Carriden/ Kinningars area of Bo’ness currently falls below that standard so we are looking to invest in a brand new play area...More
In 2019 Falkirk Council undertook a Zetland Park users survey to gain a greater understanding of the public view of the park at that time. The information gathered also helped the council to develop the Zetland Park Project and its plans for both physical improvements in the park and a supporting...More
The Local Housing Strategy (LHS) is our main strategic document for housing, setting out our priorities and plans for delivery of housing and housing related services.
We are currently in the process of developing a new LHS to cover the period 2023 – 2028
Falkirk Council is required...More
Over the last year the importance of our greenspaces has come into sharp focus. They are vital spaces for people; helping to support our physical and mental well-being. Managed in the right way, they can also play an important part in our response to the global challenges of climate change and...More
We are interested in what you think of having Community Testing in your local area and it would be very helpful if you answered all, or some of the following questions. We are not asking for your name, and don't want you to say anything that might identify you.
The Community Asymptomatic...More
Falkirk Council secured funding from the Spaces for People initiative, funded by the Scottish Government and managed by Sustrans. The Spaces for People was a temporary infrastructure programme which offers funding and support to make it safer for people to choose to walk, cycle or wheel for...More
It is proposed that Kilns House and associated ground (coloured pink on the plan) be advertised and sold.
A significant area of land (shown hatched in blue on the plan) would be retained by the Council to the south of the property allowing pedestrian access from the town centre via Municipal...More
Falkirk Council is committed to offering high quality Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) to all three and four-year old children and eligible two-year olds.
This short questionnaire is aimed at gathering the views of Parents/Carers whose children will access ELC provision in the future and...More
We are looking for your opinion on a community proposal to mark out a football pitch and install a set of football goalposts at the Ash Park in Banknock.
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We want to make it easier for you to travel across the Council area in more active and sustainable ways, not only to help the environment but also improve the health and wellbeing of communities.
To help us do that, we need you to fill in this short survey by Friday, 4 March. By answering...More
Welcome to part 2 of Falkirk Council's community engagement, ahead of setting the budget. Preparation of the 2022/23 budget is well underway. Final decisions on where public funds will be allocated will be made by Council in March 2022. This survey is another opportunity to tell us what you think...More
The Scottish Government places dignity at the heart of the new 'Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021' law and wants anyone who needs Free Period Products to be able to get them without any issues, questions or embarrassment.
The Act says that all responsible bodies, in this...More
The Boundary Commission for Scotland has published its initial proposals for UK Parliament constituencies and there now follows a consultation period lasting until Wednesday 8 December 2021.
During this period, comments concerning the proposals are invited.
Comments on the initial...More
Community Engagement – how are we doing?
Two years ago, we launched our Strategy for Community Engagement 2019 - 2024 .
It aims to change the way we engage with local people, highlighting the steps we must take to involve them in decisions that affect their lives and in the design of...More
We are looking to hear from Falkirk Council residents to help us assess our effectiveness as a Council. Understanding resident satisfaction with services and being able to make informed comparisons can help us to manage our performance, so your views are important to us.
If you have any...More
Over the last year the importance of our greenspaces has come into sharp focus. They are vital spaces for people; helping to support our physical and mental well-being. Managed in the right way, they can also play an important part in our response to the global challenges of climate change and...More
Over recent years air quality in the Haggs area has improved and is consistently meeting the required standards. Consequently, Falkirk Council is now proposing to revoke the Air Quality Management Area (AQMA) for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Further information on the proposed Haggs AQMA revocation...More
The Falkirk Plan identifies the key inequalities across Falkirk that are faced by our communities. It also presents the Outcomes that the Community Planning Partnership will improve through working with our communities over the next 10 years.
The Plan outlines six priority Themes, each...More
Falkirk Council's headquarters, Municipal Buildings, and Falkirk Town Hall were originally acquired by Falkirk Town Council in 1946.
Due to age, the buildings are reaching the end of their economic life, are no longer fit for purpose and are costly to refurbish.
At a meeting of Falkirk...More
Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership is collecting feedback on the support offered to people within their own homes. Your comments will help us make sure the support we provide is suited to the needs and wants of the people who use it, both adults and children and families.
Which...More
After the Council nursery at Kinneil was closed in June 2019, we asked for your views about the site's future. To help us draw up a plan for the site we ran a public consultation exercise in late 2019 and sessions for stakeholders in June 2019 and March 2020.
The comments and ideas you put...More
Getting a job is an important step for young people. Whether it is a part time job whilst you are still at school or a career a little later on, a job is likely to be a big part of your life.
We are interested in young people's thoughts and feelings about jobs and employability. In...More
Best Value – help with evidence gathering
Falkirk Council will undergo the audit of Best Value in the coming months.
In preparation for this, and following on from the Chief Officer Best Value briefing on 1 March 2021, an ask was made of participants to:
Help complete a...More
Best Value – Covid-19 evidence gathering
Following on from the Chief Officer Best Value briefing on 1 March 2021, an ask was made of participants to compile evidence on our key achievements during the Covid-19 pandemic.
A document was circulated to prompt us to think of these key...More
During school session 2018/2019, following a consultation with affected parents and the school community, it was agreed that Limerigg Primary School would be mothballed, subject to an annual review of demand for pupil places, and that Slamannan Primary School would become the proxy catchment...More
During school session 2018/2019, following a consultation with affected parents and the school community, it was agreed that Bothkennar Primary School would be mothballed, subject to an annual review of demand for pupil places, and that Beancross Primary School would become the proxy catchment...More
This survey aims to measure customer satisfaction in relation to our Housing Needs, Homeless and Housing Advice services.
We will be gaining your thoughts and opinions in order to better develop and improve our services.
The survey will only take 4-5 minutes to complete and there is a...More