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RECORDED CRIME IN FALKIRK FALLS BY SIX PER CENT

Sep 27, 2017

Crimes recorded by the police in Falkirk district fell by 6% last year, the Recorded Crime in Scotland 2016/17 statistics reveal. Nationwide, recorded crime fell by 3% to reach the lowest level since 1974. In Falkirk district, the total number of crimes dropped from...

FOOD FOR LIFE PROGRAMME TO BE EXPANDED TO FALKIRK SCHOOLS

Sep 18, 2017

Plans to increase the use of locally sourced and produced food in schools have been welcomed by Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson. The Scottish Government has committed £1.2million over the next three years to expand the Food for Life programme to schools in all local...

INCREASING NUMBER OF AFFORDABLE HOMES BEING DELIVERED

Sep 18, 2017

The number of affordable homes approved in Scotland over the last year has increased by 30% to 10,612, according to the latest housing statistics. Falkirk West MSP Michael Matheson welcomed the figures, which show that the SNP Government is making good progress...

VIEWS WANTED ON BUS SERVICES AND SMART TICKETING

Sep 15, 2017

Michael Matheson is encouraging bus users across Falkirk district to get involved in two public consultations that will help shape the future of bus services and smart ticketing in Scotland. The Falkirk West MSP said: “While declining passenger numbers pose a...