Falkirk Council setting budget amid funding gap

Falkirk Council are to set out their spending plans today - as they face a significant budget gap.

The local authority is needing to plug a £62.5 million budget gap over the next five years.

More than £30 million is needing to be saved over the next 12 months.

A report by Council officials says failure to consider the medium-term impact of decisions could lead to a "budget cliff edge" within the next few years.

Proposals include cutting spending on children's social work by £600,000 a year - and a possible 9% Council Tax rise in years to come.

The Callander Park fireworks display could also be scrapped, in a bid to save money.

It has been held nearly every year for the past three decades.