Tax hike of 15.6% approved. Ninety-two jobs will still be cut. Budget gap remains despite increased revenue. Falkirk Council Jobs To Go Despite 15.6 Percent Tax Increase Falkirk Council approved a big tax increase, the highest in Scotland at 15.6%. The rise stopped some education cuts, including nursery places and autism support. A Band D…
Falkirk nursery owners fear closures and job losses due to possible council funding cuts for private places. Falkirk Nursery Cuts Threaten Closures and Job Losses, Owners Warn Falkirk Council might cut nursery funding. They plan to reduce private nursery places by 150. This worries nursery owners. They fear job losses or closures. Parents might struggle…
Residents quiz council on Grangemouth’s future, demanding better housing, investment benefits, and a town train station. Grangemouth Residents Question Falkirk Council Chiefs About Town’s Future Grangemouth residents met with Falkirk Council chiefs. The meeting occurred on Thursday evening and many residents asked tough questions. More than one hundred people attended the meeting at Grangemouth High…
Martha’s Pantry, aiding 129 families, may close as Falkirk Council plans to shut its building in April. Falkirk Food Pantry Faces Closure Due to Council Building Shutdown A food pantry in Falkirk might close soon. Martha’s Pantry helps over 100 families. Falkirk Council plans to shut its building in April. This could end the pantry’s…
Falkirk Council leader hails £25M funding from John Swinney for Grangemouth’s sustainable industrial transition. Grangemouth Receives £25 Million Boost For Just Transition The Falkirk Council leader is happy about funding. John Swinney announced £25 million for Grangemouth. The money will help Grangemouth’s industrial complex and ensure sustainability in the area. Swinney said the job cuts…
Council seeks urgent government support for Grangemouth industries amid job loss concerns and plant closures. Falkirk Council Urges Immediate Action for Grangemouth Jobs Falkirk Council wants action for Grangemouth’s industries. The council leader wants help from top leaders. She addressed the Prime Minister, Starmer, and Swinney. Grangemouth faces immediate problems. The focus is on energy…
Falkirk Council postponed its plan to cut free transport to Gaelic schools. Meeting requested by Bòrd na Gàidhlig. Falkirk Council Delays Gaelic School Transport Cutback Plans Falkirk Council planned cutbacks involving free rides to Gaelic schools. The council was to discuss this at a meeting, but they pulled the item from the agenda. Kenneth Lawrie…
Falkirk councillors rejected a plan for new homes due to road safety fears raised by residents and the council’s roads team. Falkirk Housing Plan Rejected Due To Road Safety Concerns Falkirk councillors stopped a housing plan. It involved building four houses. Neighbours worried about road safety. The houses would be south of Hillcrest Square. Access…