Falkirk town centre plans: Join in drop-in event to help shape Falkirk’s vision for the future

Residents, businesses and visitors are being asked to view the ways in which the town centre could best change and develop over the next 20 years.

People are invited to give feedback on the concepts in an open and informative drop-in session at Trinity Church, Falkirk, from 11am to 6pm on Thursday June 22.

The vision is based on interviews and consultations undertaken by Threesixty Architecture on behalf of Falkirk Council over the past six months.

A prosperous and vibrant future

Cllr Cecil Meiklejohn, Leader of Falkirk Council, said: “We need a masterplan for Falkirk town centre that shows how we can all work together to create a vibrant, successful, and attractive community for the coming decades.

“What this drop-in session will allow us to do is present a shared vision to the community, shaped by extensive engagement, that will ensure a prosperous and vibrant future for Falkirk town centre.

“This exercise serves as a statement of intent, demonstrating our ambition for the town centre to the community and potential investors.

“It will foster a shared sense of purpose and help attract funding and investment required to revitalise Falkirk town centre and seize opportunities for growth.”

A mix of retail, leisure and housing

The public feedback on the concepts on display will help form the final draft of the Development Framework Masterplan for the town centre. It will go before councillors later this year.

The vision for the future includes a mix of retail, leisure, housing and public space. It is believed it would create a balanced, sustainable and vibrant town centre catering to the evolving needs of the community.

By involving multiple stakeholders, the council aims to identify areas where investment will have the greatest impact and assess the suitability of future development proposals.

Following the recent approval to build a replacement town hall on the Callendar Square site, Cllr Meiklejohn stressed this was the ideal moment in time for local people to get involved and help plan for the town centre’s future.

She said: “The town hall project holds immense potential to rejuvenate the town centre, enhance civic infrastructure, and provide a central hub for various community activities and services.

“It will bring about transformational change and be a catalyst for economic growth. We must be ready to capitalise on the opportunities it brings.

“To help us do that, we need to ensure the development framework is as ambitious as possible and reflects the needs of local people and businesses.”

Connections with other regions and tourism

Project staff will be available throughout the drop-in event to talk through the concepts and find out if they meet with people's aspirations for the town.

As well as looking at potential ways to rejuvenate the town centre, the development framework also takes a holistic view to Falkirk’s overall development.

It looks at its connections with other important areas such as the Central Retail Park, Forth and Clyde Canal, and prominent tourist attractions.

For more information about the event, please contact [email protected]

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