Falkirk Council has unveiled a suite of regeneration projects set to benefit from £1.5 million in funding via the UK Government's Pride in Place Impact Fund.

Falkirk is one of only eight council areas in Scotland selected for the fund, which mandates that all supported works must be delivered by April 2027 to provide immediate, noticeable benefits to local residents.

The funding is designed to revitalise high streets, enhance public spaces, and support community-led asset transfers. Following consultations with local MPs, MSPs, and community partners, the Council has identified six priority projects based on their deliverability and existing public support.

Priority Projects for 2026–2027:

• High Street Grants Programme: Managed by Business Gateway to reactivate vacant properties and improve shop fronts across Falkirk's town centres.

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• Grangemouth Regeneration: Targeted investment linked to the ongoing Grangemouth Masterplan.

• Kinneil Reconnected: Improvements to waymarking, visitor information, and access within Kinneil Wood and the Kinneil Estate.

• Lock 16 Traditional Skills Centre: Supporting the creation of a hub dedicated to heritage construction and traditional trades.

• Community Self-Ownership Grants: Providing financial support for Community Asset Transfers, specifically for sustainability and energy efficiency upgrades.

• Bo'ness Bandstand: The restoration of the historic bandstand at Glebe Park.

The fund's primary objectives are to make public spaces safer and easier to navigate while ensuring community facilities are fit for long-term use. If any project concludes under budget, the remaining funds will be reallocated to other community-led initiatives within the district.

Councillor Paul Garner, spokesperson for Economic Development, said: "This funding is about making everyday places work better, supporting high streets, improving public spaces and helping communities get more from local buildings and assets.

"People want to see clear, practical changes in their area and we've chosen projects which are deliverable within the timescales and based on existing engagement, while supporting community groups to improve local facilities."