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 Directory - Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Scotland: Government: Local Councils
Falkirk Council  · cached · Information on the council, the Falkirk area, council tax, a guide to what's on.
Currie Community Council  · cached · The Community Councillors are residents of the area who act on behalf of local people to try and preserve those aspects of Currie, including Hermiston, Blinkbonny and Kinleith, which they believe are worth retaining, while also encouraging developments which will benefit the community and ensure that it will continue to thrive.
New Scottish Councils  · cached · Concise information on the new unitary authority areas in Scotland, Maps and lists of towns.
www.incywincy.com /default?p=67804   (743 words)

  
 Mr Marjoribanks
The provisional proposals for parliamentary constituency boundaries in Falkirk and West Lothian Council areas were published on 7 February 2002.
The Commission’s final recommendations for Falkirk Council area and West Lothian Council area will be embodied in the Report of the Fifth Periodical Review.
A map showing the boundaries for the proposed constituencies in Falkirk Council area and West Lothian Council area is available on the Commission’s web site (www.bcomm-scotland.gov.uk).
www.bcomm-scotland.gov.uk /localinquiries/falkirk3/News%20Release,%20FWL.htm   (743 words)

  
 Welcome to Archaeology
Falkirk Council Area has a rich cultural heritage.
The museum archaeologist does excavation work in the Falkirk Council Area.
The Archaeology Service is based in Falkirk Museums and its task is to preserve, record and research the lives of those who have lived in the area and to make the results of this work available to the public.
www.falkirkmuseums.demon.co.uk /museums/arch.htm   (452 words)

  
 Falkirk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
With a population of 145,270, the Falkirk area ranks as 13th-largest among Scotland's 32 council areas; as of 2001, 33 000 of these lived in Falkirk itself.
The Falkirk Area occupies a central position in Scotland, on the key north-south and east-west motorway and rail routes and within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow airports; Falkirk is well situated both for access from England and for access to other parts of Scotland.
In the course of time, trunk road and motorways followed the same national strategic corridors through the Falkirk area.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Falkirk   (794 words)

  
 Details of Falkirk
Situated in the heart of Central Scotland, Falkirk Council area occupies a pivotal position between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling in the valley of the River Forth.
Formerly part of Stirlingshire, Falkirk was one of the three districts of Central Region between 1975 and 1996 after which it became a separate Council area.
At Falkirk Edward I of England defeated William Wallace on the 22nd July 1298 and Prince Charles Edward Stuart defeated Hawley on the 17th January 1746.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/councils/councildetails14.html   (374 words)

  
 Mr Marjoribanks
Falkirk Council area local government electoral ward 31 (Reddingmuirhead, Brightons and Rumford) from the proposed Falkirk county constituency to the proposed Linlithgow county constituency.
Falkirk Council area local government electoral ward 28 (Polmont) from the proposed Linlithgow county constituency to the proposed Falkirk county constituency; and
The June 2001 electorates of the 3 constituencies in the combined areas of Falkirk Council and West Lothian Council are confirmed as:
www.bcomm-scotland.gov.uk /localinquiries/falkirk2/News%20Release%20FWL.htm   (374 words)

  
 Welcome to Falkirk Museums
We have 60 staff and 11 properties covering Falkirk District, which is defined by the local authority area.
Falkirk Council Museums Service is part of Cultural Services, which covers heritage, visual and performing arts.
Jack Sanderson, Cultural Services Manager for Falkirk said, "These objects are of particular interest to the Falkirk area and our community either because they show how our area has been at the forefront of Scotland's industrial and technological development for over 200 years, or because they demonstrate cultural changes.
www.falkirk.gov.uk /cultural/museums/museums.htm   (707 words)

  
 My Futures in Falkirk
My Future's in Falkirk is an innovative 10 year regeneration initiative which has started to create up to 4250 jobs, stimulate up to £200m of additional investment, attract a diverse range of businesses to the area and generate up to £50m a year for the Falkirk economy.
It is transforming Falkirk and the surrounding are into a thriving, diverse modern economy that attracts businesses and visitors into the area and provides jobs for local people.
The £23m initiative (originally referred to as the Falkirk Action Plan) was launched in December 2002 by a partnership of Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley, BP and Falkirk council with support from the European Regional Development fund
www.myfuturesinfalkirk.co.uk   (173 words)

  
 International Civic Heraldry- Scotland -FALKIRK
Falkirk council has an identical area to the previous Falkirk District Council and has accordingly been allowed to matriculate the same arms.
Tthe first quarter is for the Burgh of Falkirk.
The arms are based on those of the area's four burghs.
www.ngw.nl /int/gbr/scot/falkirk.htm   (239 words)

  
 Welcome to Falkirk Today
The area’s main towns and population centres are Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo’ness, Denny, Larbert, Stenhousemuir and Polmont.
The Falkirk Area occupies a central position in Scotland, on the key north-south and east-west motorway and rail routes and within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow airports.
This is the site of the Falkirk Council providing local information for the people of Falkirk District.
www.falkirk.net   (145 words)

  
 Falkirk - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
With a population of 145,270, the Falkirk area ranks as 13th-largest among Scotland's 32 council areas; as of 2001, 33 000 of these lived in Falkirk itself.
The area's main towns and population centres include Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo'ness, Denny, Larbert, Stenhousemuir and Polmont.
The Falkirk Area occupies a central position in Scotland, on the key north-south and east-west motorway and rail routes and within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow airports.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Falkirk_(town),_Scotland   (145 words)

  
 A Guide to Family History Research  in Falkirk Museums History Research Centre
We have, for example, some registers of new housing, which includes lists of people who were moved out of houses in poor condition and into new housing in the area If a family relative was a senior Council official or a Councillor then there may be interesting information about their work in the Council minutes.
Much of his research was originally published in the Falkirk Herald and has been reprinted in his four volume set of "Notes and Queries", available in the History Research Centre.
A wider range of local newspapers is held by Falkirk Libraries and these are available in local libraries on microfilm Local libraries also have more Census records on microfilm and have other family history sources.
web.ukonline.co.uk /members/tom.paterson/FalkirkMuseumGuide.htm   (892 words)

  
 ebulletin3.html
CVS Falkirk and District, the Council for the Voluntary Sector (CVS) serving the Falkirk Council area, is an independent voluntary organisation supporting the development of the community and voluntary sector locally.
CVS Falkirk and District are the Volunteer Centre for the Falkirk area.
CVS Falkirk and District is an integrated CVS and Volunteer Centre.
www.cvsfalkirk.org.uk /ebulletin3.html   (1468 words)

  
 Overview of Falkirk
The administrative centre of Falkirk Council area, situated between the Forth and Clyde Canal and Union Canal in a pivotal position between Edinburgh and Glasgow.
To the north near Stenhousemuir large numbers of cattle were sold at the Falkirk tryst or market after 1785 and from 1760 the surrounding area developed in association with local iron foundries and coal mining.
On Callendar Ridge was fought the first Battle of Falkirk in 1298, the second taking place in 1746 to the west near Bantaskine where there is a monument.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/towns/townfirst313.html   (142 words)

  
 History & Legend...Step back in time...... :: Falkirk Wheel :: ..Gateway to the Millennium Link
For real enthusiasts, Falkirk District Council's museums and libraries are useful sources of further information on the history of the area.
Posted by: jimmuk on Monday, October 11, 2004 - 03:59 AM Falkirk District is an area truly steeped in tradition; an area where many of the most influential characters in the history of Scotland left their mark.
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.
www.falkirk-wheel.com /members/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=107   (1075 words)

  
 Details of Falkirk
Situated in the heart of Central Scotland, Falkirk Council area occupies a pivotal position between Edinburgh, Glasgow and Stirling in the valley of the River Forth.
Formerly part of Stirlingshire, Falkirk was one of the three districts of Central Region between 1975 and 1996 after which it became a separate Council area.
At Falkirk Edward I of England defeated William Wallace on the 22nd July 1298 and Prince Charles Edward Stuart defeated Hawley on the 17th January 1746.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/councils/councildetails14.html   (1075 words)

  
 Linlithgow and Falkirk East (UK Parliament constituency) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The constituency covers the eastern portion of the Falkirk council area and the western portion of the West Lothian council area.
Linlithgow and Falkirk East is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom, to be used in the 2005 general election.
It replaces most of Falkirk East and Linlithgow.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Linlithgow_and_Falkirk_East_%28UK_Parliament_constituency%29   (1075 words)

  
 Falkirk Online
Easter Sports Programme - The Falkirk Council Sports Development Easter Programme offers a variety of sporting activities for children from 5 - 17 years.
Welcome to Falkirk Online - a one stop shop for information and services throughout the Falkirk area.
Are you a local business in the Falkirk area?
www.falkirkonline.net   (347 words)

  
 Enlaces : Regional : Europe : United_Kingdom : Scotland : Falkirk_District :: 100cia.com
Falkirk Council - Information on the council, the local area, council tax, a guide to what's on..
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www.100cia.com /recursos/enlaces/Regional/Europe/United_Kingdom/Scotland/Falkirk_District   (93 words)

  
 Familia: Falkirk Council
Old Parochial Register of all parishes within Falkirk Council area (microform)
Biographical index, war deaths, Falkirk area, 1914-1919, 1939-1946
Biographical index, death notices, Falkirk area, 1845-1860, 1861-1900,1901-1910
www.familia.org.uk /services/scotland/falkirk.html   (105 words)

  
 Familia: Falkirk Council
1841 - 1891 for parishes within the Falkirk Council area (microform)
Biographical index, war deaths, Falkirk area, 1914-1919, 1939-1946
Biographical index, death notices, Falkirk area, 1845-1860, 1861-1900,1901-1910
www.familia.org.uk /services/scotland/falkirk.html   (105 words)

  
 Scottish Economic Statistics:page 55
In Falkirk, Inverclyde and West Lothian, manufacturing contributes more than the service sector to the local economy in terms of GVA, but in all areas the service sector accounts for more employment.
The 1999 employment rate in three council areas was above 80 percent (Moray, Shetland and Orkney).
Population estimates for Unitary Authority Areas in 1999 are given in table 5.1.
www.scotland.gov.uk /stats/ses2001/ses-55.asp   (954 words)

  
 My Futures in Falkirk
My Future's in Falkirk is an innovative 10 year regeneration initiative which has started to create up to 4250 jobs, stimulate up to £200m of additional investment, attract a diverse range of businesses to the area and generate up to £50m a year for the Falkirk economy.
The £23m initiative (originally referred to as the Falkirk Action Plan) was launched in December 2002 by a partnership of Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley, BP and Falkirk council with support from the European Regional Development fund.
It is transforming Falkirk and the surrounding are into a thriving, diverse modern economy that attracts businesses and visitors into the area and provides jobs for local people.
www.myfuturesinfalkirk.co.uk   (163 words)

  
 Scotsman.com News - Falkirk Wheel - Big wheel at the hub of Scotland
The Falkirk Council area has one of the largest concentrations of industry in the country and, at £1,500m, the second highest GDP in Scotland.
A good example of Falkirk responding swiftly and welcoming inward investment was when one of Scotland’s fastest growing companies decided to create another 600 jobs in the Falkirk area.
Falkirk Football Club has its sights set on a new 10,000-seater stadium at Middlefield, while its old ground at Brockville will be transformed into a commercial food store.
news.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?tid=541&id=77962000   (1602 words)

  
 Scottish Museums Council: Falkirk Museums
Falkirk Museums provides the archives service for Falkirk Council and the local area through the History Resource Centre.
Falkirk Museums holds extensive collections of objects relating to the Falkirk area.
These represent the diversity of life in Falkirk district from around 1700 to the present day.
www.scottishmuseums.org.uk /museums/by_name/f/falkirk_museums.asp   (111 words)

  
 LETSlink Scotland - Falkirk LETS page
The LETS was set up with the help and support of a development project funded by Falkirk Council and European Regional Development Fund for the regeneration of deprived urban areas.
We are a Local Exchange Trading System covering the Falkirk district area in Central Scotland.
We trade 'Carrons' which are named after a local river which cuts through the district and also the Carron Iron Works which used to be a major feature of the area in the industrial past.
freespace.virgin.net /r.wensum/lls/systems/falk.html   (310 words)

  
 Welcome to Falkirk Today
The area’s main towns and population centres are Falkirk, Grangemouth, Bo’ness, Denny, Larbert, Stenhousemuir and Polmont.
The Falkirk Area occupies a central position in Scotland, on the key north-south and east-west motorway and rail routes and within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow airports.
This is the site of the Falkirk Council providing local information for the people of Falkirk District.
www.falkirk.net   (310 words)

  
 Alabama Birmingham
Community site for the Falkirk Council area in Central Scotland (Falkirk, Grangemouth, Boness, Larbert, Bonnybridge, Polmont, Denny, Stenhousemuir, Linlithgow, Redding and Airth)..
Central Scotland covers a large area of populated Scotland including: Stirling Falkirk Alloa Grangemouth.
Grangemouth, town, Falkirk, central Scotland, on the Forth River at the eastern terminus of the Forth and Clyde canal.
www.alabama-birmingham.com /grangemouth.htm   (310 words)

  
 Falkirk --  Encyclopædia Britannica
royal burgh (town) and important industrial centre in Falkirk council area, historic county of Stirlingshire, Scotland.
The track of a Roman road and an old drover road, linking the north with the Falkirk cattle fairs, also lie within the glen.
"Falkirk" Encyclopædia Britannica from Encyclopædia Britannica Premium Service.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9033632?tocId=9033632   (562 words)

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