In partnership with Falkirk Adult Support and Protection, CVS Falkirk & District are organising a conference for our Safer and Empowered Communities Forum members and other multi-agency staff (including third sector staff and volunteers), focusing on Financial Harm Affecting Older Adults, taking place 10am – 4pm on Wednesday 19 February 2025.
Voice of the Sector
Building Stronger Community Organisations Toolkit Launch
A new toolkit for refugee communities, refugee supporting groups, and community groups has been launched to help build stronger, more influential and effective community organisations. Developed by Scottish Refugee Council and Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC), the Building Stronger Community Organisations (BSCO) toolkit features in-depth guidance and advice around key issues for community organisations: Starting…
Tenant Participation Strategy (2025 – 2030) Consultation
Housing Services Tenant & Customer Participation Strategy (2025 – 2030), is the means by which the service gathers tenants’ & customers’ views, listens to them and acts upon them, with a view to improving services. Falkirk Council’s Housing Service are currently reviewing this strategy, and have launched the Tenant Participation Strategy (2025 – 2030) Consultation to…
Have your say on the Future of Foster Care
The public consultation on the Future of Foster Care is now open. Open for 15 weeks, the consultation will close on Thursday 6 February 2025. The purpose of the consultation is to hear views on the proposed vision for fostering and flexible fostering approach, which seek to meet the specific and unique needs of children and…
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence in Forth Valley
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on Monday 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. Gender-Based Violence (GBV) refers to harmful acts directed at individuals based on their gender. It is a serious…
Scotland Faces “Childhood Emergency”
Scotland’s National Children’s Charity, Children First, has declared a “childhood emergency” in Scotland, with new research revealing most adults believe growing up in the country is worse than ever before. The charity says the findings are a “horrifying wake-up call”, with urgent action needed to address neglect, abuse, poverty and a mental health crisis caused by…
The Future of Community Land in Kinnaird and The Inches – Community Survey
Kinnaird & The Inches Residents’ Association are looking for feedback about their proposal to take land into community control: The Future of Community Land in Kinnaird and The Inches – Community Survey. The aim of the survey is to help the group plan in more detail what should be done with each piece of land,…
SCVO and Utility Aid Webinar: “How To Save On Winter Fuel”
Utility Aid and the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) are hosting a webinar for village halls and community spaces on how to keep their energy costs low over the winter months. “How To Save On Winter Fuel” will take place on Wednesday 20 November, from 11am – 12pm. Featuring practical tips and expertise from…
Give Your Feedback on the Bo’ness Woodland Management Proposals
Green Action Trust is a charity that works with partners across Scotland to deliver nature based solutions for climate change, biodiversity and environmental inequality. Their vision is of a Scotland where people, nature and the environment thrive side by side. Green Action Trust has been working with Falkirk Council over the last few years to…
Falkirk Central Locality Plan – Consultation
Falkirk Health & Social Care Partnership (HSCP) has established three locality areas as part of its commitment to deliver services that meet the needs of the communities. The three locality areas are: West Locality: Denny, Bonnybridge, Larbert and Stenhousemuir Central Locality: Falkirk town, Camelon, Bainsford/Langlees and Hallglen East Locality: Grangemouth, Bo’ness, Braes Villages The HSCP…
