The office of Brian Leishman MP has launched an online community survey for the communities which fall into the Falkirk Council, and Alloa and Grangemouth UK constituency areas, regarding the Pride in Place Programme, and how local people would spend £20 million of funding in their neighbourhood.
Voice of the Sector
VHS Invite to Participate in New Social Research Project
Voluntary Health Scotland (VHS) invites third sector groups and organisations to participate in its new social research project exploring the relationship between gender and health. There are several ways groups and organisation can get involved, including online consultation events (with the next taking place on Thursday 20 November, 10am – 11:30am), an online survey, providing written evidence, and arranging one to one conversations.
How Should Our Places Grow? – Public Consultation Launches
Falkirk Council has launched a public consultation on the future growth and development of the area under its forthcoming Local Development Plan (LDP3). The “How Should Our Places Grow?” consultation is open from 3 October to 21 November 2025 and invites residents, businesses and stakeholders to help shape the strategy for 2028–2038 and beyond. What…
Falkirk’s Third Sector Employability Forum: Wednesday 5 November
The next meeting of Falkirk’s Third Sector Employability Forum will take place on Wednesday 5 November, from 2-4pm, in person at Arnotdale House in Dollar Park, Camleon Road, Falkirk, FK1 5SQ.
NHS Forth Valley Launches New 10-Year Population Health and Care Strategy
Following extensive engagement, NHS Forth Valley has published its new Population Health and Care Strategy, setting out a clear vision and ambitions for the next ten years. Aligned with both local Health and Social Care Partnership plans and key national health priorities, the new approach marks a shift from treating illness to preventing it—focusing on…
Forth Valley Sensory Centre Launch Climate Action Project
Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) has launched a new project to ensure people with sight or hearing loss can play an active role in tackling climate change. SustainAble For All will create an accessible map of sustainable projects across Forth Valley, providing practical details on how to get involved. Developed in partnership with Forth Environment…
Blog: Finding My Path with Career Ready
As many of our Falkirk District young people look towards Results Day this Tuesday 5 August 2025, we asked our Career Ready Intern, Hope, to share her experience taking part in the Career Ready programme with us.
Suicide Prevention Approaches Taken in Schools
Suicide Prevention Scotland have launched their new ‘Sharing Practice: Suicide Prevention Approaches Taken in Schools’ guide capturing suicide prevention practices being used in schools across Scotland.
Falkirk Touch Rugby Team Launches For Those Affected By Kidney Problems
Bo’ness Rugby Club has launched the Purple Rhinos, a new touch rugby team designed for renal patients, their families, and NHS renal staff. The team aims to boost both physical and mental wellbeing through inclusive, mixed-gender sport, using the new T1 Touch Rugby ruleset. Training sessions take place every Sunday, from 1pm – 2pm, at Bo’ness Recreation Centre.
New Governance Wiki Empowers Scotland’s Charities
A new digital platform, the Governance Wiki, has been launched to support Scotland’s voluntary sector in navigating governance challenges. Aiming to demystify governance and make it more accessible, the Wiki offers clear, up-to-date guidance on a wide range of topics including legal obligations, board responsibilities, compliance, and risk management.
