FALKIRK Council has announced its largest capital investment in 16 years as it looks to bolster infrastructure across the region.
The £123 million investment programme will support the build and maintenance of housing, schools, roads, and communities across the Falkirk area in 2026/27 – with £55 million going towards housing, and £68.3 million on schools, roads, community facilities, and major infrastructure projects.
The investment programme includes the new Falkirk Town Hall, the Carrongrange campus development, improvements at Bo’ness Academy Sports Wing, and ongoing improvements to schools, roads, and community facilities.
During 2026/27, including a £1.5 million of school heating improvements across the council area and the installation of 13 new multi-use games areas in schools backed by £1.35 millions of investment.
Planned investment for the year ahead is at the highest level in 16 years and around 20% higher than the amount invested during 2025/26. Housing remains a major area of investment through the council’s separate housing capital programme, which is expected to invest £55.2 million during 2026/27, the council said.
This includes around £20 million for new homes and buybacks to help increase the supply of affordable housing, alongside continued investment in existing council homes through programmes focused on energy efficiency, property improvements and safety works.
Amanda Templeman, chief finance officer, said, “This update shows that significant investment continues to be planned across the Falkirk area.
“The overall programme remains unchanged and includes investment in schools, roads, infrastructure and community facilities that will benefit communities across the Council area.
“Alongside this, the council’s separate housing investment programme will continue to support the delivery of new affordable homes and improvements to existing council properties.
“The revised spending profile gives a clearer picture of when investment is expected to be delivered across the programme.
“We hope elected members will welcome this continuing commitment to investment.”
