Falkirk is poised to benefit from a substantial council spending programme next year as elected members are due to receive an update on a £68.3 million capital investment package for 2026/27. The funding will support a mix of high‑profile, long‑term developments alongside projects expected to be completed within the year.
Major projects and local priorities
The programme lists some of the authority’s most visible projects, including the redevelopment of Falkirk Town Hall, the ongoing Carrongrange campus development and improvements to the Bo'ness Academy Sports Wing. Councillors were told the investment will also continue work on schools, roads and a range of community facilities across the Falkirk area.
Among projects due to be delivered in 2026/27 are community and specialist facilities intended to address needs among children and young people. The council will fund a new Inclusion and Wellbeing Service facility aimed at supporting those with social, emotional and behavioural needs. Other targeted investment includes £1.5 million for school heating improvements throughout the area and the installation of 13 new multi‑use games areas in schools backed by £1.35 million.
Scale and timing
The planned capital spend represents the highest level of investment in Falkirk for 16 years and is around 20% greater than the amount deployed during 2025/26. The update going to councillors reflects the latest information on project delivery and funding schedules, with some expenditure moved into later years to align budgets more closely with when works are expected to take place.
"This update shows that significant investment continues to be planned across the Falkirk area," said Amanda Templeman, the council's Chief Finance Officer.
Housing is being progressed through a separate Housing Capital Programme which is expected to invest £55.2 million in 2026/27. That housing fund includes around £20 million earmarked for new homes and buybacks designed to increase the supply of affordable housing, as well as continued investment in existing council homes through programmes focused on energy efficiency, property improvements and safety works.
- Overall capital programme for 2026/27: £68.3m
- Housing Capital Programme for 2026/27: £55.2m (including ~£20m for new homes and buybacks)
- School heating improvements: £1.5m
- New multi‑use games areas in schools: 13 facilities backed by £1.35m
Local impact and next steps
The combination of large, long‑term developments and smaller, deliverable projects reflects a dual approach: investing in visible regeneration while also tackling day‑to‑day infrastructure and service needs. For residents this should translate into upgraded civic facilities, better sporting provision for schoolchildren and targeted support for pupils with additional needs.
Councillors will consider the detailed update later this month. The report is intended to give members clearer timelines for when major projects are expected to be delivered and when associated funding is likely to be spent — a key step in ensuring the council can manage cash flow and keep projects on track.
| Area | Planned investment 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| Capital programme (general) | £68.3m |
| Housing Capital Programme | £55.2m |
| New homes / buybacks (approx.) | £20m |
While the headline sums are significant, the update makes clear that some expenditure has been reprofiled to future years to reflect project timetables. That will be of interest to local communities tracking the delivery of particular schemes and to organisations bidding to supply works and services as projects move from planning into construction.
