Falkirk Council to change school transport

More than 1,000 children in Falkirk are set to miss out on free transport to school.

Council documents show the local authority is facing a budget gap of £64.4 million over the next five years.

The move will save Falkirk Council £625,000 a year.

They'll meet next week to approve it.

From August 2024, secondary school pupils will need to live three miles away to get free travel.

89% of people who responded to a survey said they disagreed with the plans.

It follows a series of meetings at schools across Falkirk.

Parents had their say at Grangemouth, Braes, St Mungo's and Denny High.