Council Tax in Falkirk will rise by 4%.
Falkirk Council set out their spending plans for the year ahead, as they approved their Budget.
The local authority is facing a £29 million funding gap over the next five years.
It's the last budget before May's local council elections.
Report into HMP YOI Polmont
Young prisoners at Polmont are spending far too long locked in their cells - that's according to a new report.
Man dies after M80 incident
A 44-year-old man has died after being hit by a vehicle on the M80.
Rise in visitors to local tourist attractions
New figures show a rise in visitor numbers for three local attractions.
New funding for Grangemouth
New funding has been announced to secure investment and job opportunities in Grangemouth.
Greyhound racing to be banned
Greyhound racing is to be banned across Scotland.