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Stirling Council is facing a budget gap of more than £17 million - with council tax set to rise by 7%.
Council documents show they're needing to fill a budget gap of £17.6 million, when they set out their spending plans today.
Councillors will debate a rise in council tax - with the administration proposing a 7% rise.
Meanwhile, a report says local authorities are facing a "prolonged" period of constrained funding.
Petition against school changes
More than 2,000 people have signed a petition against plans to cut the school week in Falkirk.
Concerns over Falkirk constituencies
A Falkirk Council report says they are against plans to change the area's Scottish Parliament constituencies.
79-year-old dies after Callander crash
The incident took place at 11am on Thursday 9th May. A 79-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Bank branch to shut
Alloa will lose its TSB branch later this year.
Consultation on Falkirk school hours
Plans to reduce the school week in Falkirk are being shared with parents from today.