The council is led by the SNP which gained 12 seats in the 2017 Council Election. The incumbent leader of is councillor Cecil Meiklejohn; the provost is Robert Bissett and the deputy provost is David Balfour.
Falkirk (council area)
| Falkirk Fawkirk An Eaglais Bhreac | |
|---|---|
| ONS code | S12000014 |
| ISO 3166 code | GB-FAL |
| Website | www.falkirk.gov.uk |
How many Councillors are in Falkirk Council?
30 councillors
There are currently 30 councillors. The results for each ward show: The names of the candidates elected.
Who is head of Falkirk Council?
Kenneth Lawrie
Kenneth Lawrie, Chief Executive, Falkirk Council, said: “Karen is highly regarded within the organisation and throughout Scottish local government.
Who is Cecil Meiklejohn?
Cecil Meiklejohn – Leader of Falkirk Council – Falkirk Council | LinkedIn.
Who is the provost of Falkirk Council?
Provost Robert Bissett
| Ward | Falkirk North (6) |
|---|---|
| Party | Labour Party |
| Elected from | 6th May 2022 |
| Elected to | 6th May 2027 |
How many people are homeless in Falkirk?
1165
Homeless applications 2019-20
| Area | Number of homeless applications 2019-20 |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | 1165 |
| Fife | 2622 |
| Glasgow City | 6054 |
| Highland | 1212 |
What party is Falkirk Council?
Council Leader after election
At the last election in 2017, the Scottish National Party (SNP) won the most seats and formed a minority administration.
Who owns Callendar estate Falkirk?
The Forbes family
The Forbes family continue to own Callendar Estates and also own Sanquhar Estates in Ayrshire (near Prestwick) and Earlstoun Estate in Dumfries. The estates have passed in a direct line through several generations of Williams. The second William Forbes was MP for Stirlingshire , 1835-37 and 1841-55.
Who is the MP for Falkirk East?
Martyn Day MP
| Constituency | Linlithgow and East Falkirk |
|---|---|
| Party | Scottish National Party |
Who is Falkirk assistant manager?
Falkirk appoint John McGlynn as the club’s new manager.
Who is the leader of Fife Council?
Cllr. David Ross | Fife Council.
What is the oldest building in Falkirk?
PARISH CHURCH, FALKIRK
Possibly the most historic building in Falkirk, the church stands on the site of what is probably the first Christian edifice in the town. Falkirk takes its name from the first stone-built church, erected in the Middle Ages when it was known as the ‘Faw’ or Speckled Kirk.
What does Provost mean in Scotland?
Provost is a traditional title given to the person who presided over the old Burgh Councils in Scotland. The Provost of South Lanarkshire chairs meetings of the full Council of 64 elected councillors who represent the 20 multi-member wards in South Lanarkshire.
Who owns Falkirk nightclub?
Castle Leisure Group
City Nightclub exterior. Castle Leisure Group, who owns City in Falkirk, says it has made “no headway” ‘with the Scottish Government in creating plans to re-open – after being shut for more than 10 months.
Which city in Scotland has the most homeless?
Glasgow City
“The Scottish average is 632 per 100,000 people and in West Dunbartonshire it’s 1404 per 100,000. The nearest to us is Glasgow City which is 1065 per 100,000 people.
What city in the UK has the most homeless?
| Nat. rank | Local authority | [6] Est. total no. homeless people |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luton | 3,246 |
| 2 | Brighton and Hove | 3,735 |
| 3 | Manchester | 6,848 |
| 4 | Milton Keynes | 2,877 |
Which UK city has the highest number of homelessness?
Homelessness in London
The capital has the largest number of homeless people in England, with a rate of 60 per 10,000 people. Westminster has the highest rate of homelessness in London, with the borough having the highest number of rough sleepers.
Is Falkirk a deprived area?
One area may score well on educational outcomes for example, but have poor health and access to services. The most-deprived areas for each criteria: Income – Falkirk town centre and Callendar Park.
Is Falkirk a nice place to live?
Rated 36th best place to live in the UK by Uswitch in recent years and with high wages and low house prices to boot, you can pick up a property on a modern development or a charming Victorian detached home for a lot less than in nearby hubs Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling, making Falkirk very popular with commuters.
How many rent free weeks do I get Falkirk Council?
Rent is charged every week from the 1st Monday in April. There are 2 periods that you won’t be charged rent: Falkirk trade summer holiday (can fall between 24 June – 13 July) Christmas/New Year period (can fall between 23 December – 11 January)
Why is Callander called Callander?
Callander may also be of Brittonic origin, and derived from *caleto-dubro- (Welsh caled-dŵr), meaning “hard-water”. The -n in the name Callander is intrusive. It may originally have been a river-name, perhaps that of the present River Teith.