Kirsty Paterson

Falkirk

Local Democracy Reporter at The Falkirk Herald

Local Democracy Reporter covering Falkirk. I sit through council meetings so you don't have to. You can contact me at [email protected]

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Councillors say they won't give up on idea of a railway station in Bonnybridge

1 week ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

Falkirk councillors say they won’t give up on the idea of bringing a railway station to Bonnybridge, despite not having the necessary support from Transport Scotland for it to go ahead. Members of Falkirk Council’s executive were told on Thursday that it is “unprecedented” for a council to pursue the idea without the support of Transport Scotland, which had advised the council there was “no compelling case for change”.
Falkirk councillors 'won't give up' on dream of Bonnybridge train station

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

Councillors said they were 'disappointed' in Transport Scotland's verdict and say they will continue to press for a new station. Falkirk councillors say they won't give up on the idea of bringing a railway station to Bonnybridge, despite not having the necessary support from Transport Scotland for it to go ahead.
Report into 'what went wrong' with Falkirk primary school gets go ahead

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

Conservative councillors say they want to make sure there is 'accountability' as school will be closed for over a yearA report looking at what went wrong and who was to blame for serious building defects that have led to a primary school being closed for more than a year is to be commissioned by Falkirk Council. Maddiston Primary was closed in February after work to repair damage from Storm Eowyn revealed that the mortar used in the school's construction was "significantly deficient".
'Lessons learned' on looking after buildings says Falkirk Council after Bo'ness report

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

Councillors want no repeat of 2019 when a report into a pool's 'serious structural failings' was ignored. Lessons have been learned about maintaining buildings properly, Falkirk councillors have heard, after an internal audit looked at why a report warning of "serious structural failings" in a swimming pool had not been acted on.
Falkirk Council urged to be more 'transparent' over cost cutting changes

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

Council officials must keep councillors and public informed as work continues to transform servicesFalkirk Council has been told it must be more 'transparent' about the efforts it is making to transform its services in a bid to save cash. External auditors from Audit Scotland say the council is making progress with its transformation programme - known as Council of the Future - but it stresses that it has to do better at reporting publicly on results.
Falkirk gymnastics club want to save specialist centre facing threat of closure

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

Stenhousemuir Gymnastics Club are making a late bid to take over the fully equipped gymnastics centreA group of parents and coaches is hoping to take on a council-run gymnastics facility under threat of closure by Falkirk Council. Members of Stenhousemuir Gymnastics Club have come together to make a last-ditch bid to save the centre in Carron, Falkirk, through a community asset transfer (CAT).
Project to reduce falls to be rolled out across Falkirk Council care homes

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

Staff at Grahamston House in Falkirk were praised for the project that dramatically cut elderly residents' fallsA project that dramatically cut the number of falls in a Falkirk care home will be rolled out to council-run care homes this year. A committee of Falkirk's IJB - which oversees health and social care in the area - heard how gentle exercises had been introduced to Grahamston House, Falkirk in a bid to help elderly residents improve strength and balance.
Falkirk Council to introduce initiative to reduce falls amongst elderly in its care homes

2 weeks ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

A project that halved the number of falls in a Falkirk care home will be rolled out to council-run care homes this year. A committee of Falkirk’s IJB – which oversees health and social care in the area – heard how gentle exercises had been introduced to Grahamston House, Falkirk in a bid to help elderly residents improve strength and balance.
Falkirk Council prepare to sell off historic Denny Town House

2 weeks ago | falkirkherald.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

The sale of Denny’s Town House will go ahead with conditions that will guarantee its historic features are preserved, if Falkirk councillors approve.
Falkirk council leader 'devastated' as Alexander Dennis puts 400 jobs at risk

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kirsty Paterson

Falkirk Council has pledged support to the 400 staff at risk of redundancy following the announcement by the bus building firm. The leader of Falkirk Council says she is "devastated" by the announcement from bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis that it plans to move all UK operations to England. The announcement today (Wednesday) puts 400 jobs at risk in its factories in the Falkirk area, as the company launched a consultation with staff at its plants in Larbert and Camelon.