Executive Agenda - 04 December 2025, 10:00 
A meeting to be held at Grangemouth Community Education Unit, 69-71 Abbots Road, Grangemouth, FK3 8JB at 10:00 on 04 December 2025.
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| In accordance with section 43 of the Local Government in Scotland Act 2003 the Convener has directed that this meeting will be conducted in such a manner as to allow remote attendance by elected members. The meeting will be livestreamed at: https://www.falkirk.gov.uk/live | |
| 1 | Apologies |
| 2 | Declarations of Interest Members should declare any financial and non-financial interests they have in any item of business at the meeting, identifying the relevant agenda item and the nature of the interest. |
| 3 | Minute Minute of Meeting of the Executive held on 6 November 2025. View Papers |
| 4 | Rolling Action Log View Papers |
| 5 | Falkirk Council Parking Strategy 2026-2036 Report by the Director of Place Services. Economic Development Portfolio View Papers |
| 6 | Housing Supply and Demand Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities and Corporate Services. Housing and Communities View Papers |
| 7 | Community Council Review Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities and Corporate Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 8 | Grangemouth Spatial Vision and Town Centre Masterplan Report by the Director of Place Services. Economic Development Portfolio View Papers |
| 9 | Referral from Corporate Partnership Forum Report by the Director of Transformation, Communities and Corporate Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 10 | Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal - Lock 16: Scotland's Centre of Excellence for Canals and Traditional Skills - FBC Approval Report by the Director of Place Services. Economic Development Portfolio View Papers |
| 11 | Tendering Arrangements for BMD Stores PS/455/26 Report by the Director of Place Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 12 | Community Benefit Lease - 9 High Street, Slamannan Report by the Director of Place Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 13 | Community Asset Transfer - Lease of Zetland Park Pavilion Report by the Director of Place Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 14 | Community Asset Transfer - Lease of Inchyra Park Pavilion Report by the Director of Place Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 15 | Community Asset Transfer - Anderson Park Pavilion Report by the Director of Place Services. Leader of the Council View Papers |
| 16 | MOTIONS SUBMITTED UNDER STANDING ORDER 29 The following motion refers to matters within the remit of the Executive. Review of Falkirk Council's Consultation Processes Council notes: That concerns have been raised by constituents regarding the Council's consultation processes. Many residents have expressed the view that consultations can feel like a "rubber-stamping exercise" rather than a genuine opportunity to shape decision-making. Council recognises: That if the public loses trust in the consultation process, this undermines confidence not only in the Council but also in local democracy as a whole. Transparent, meaningful, and responsive consultation is essential to ensuring that residents feel heard and respected in the decisions that affect their communities. Council therefore agrees: To undertake a comprehensive review of the Council's consultation processes. This review should: 1. Consider feedback and concerns raised by constituents. 2. Examine how the Council can go beyond statutory requirements to ensure consultations are open, accessible, and genuinely influence outcomes. 3. Explore ways to increase the visibility and promotion of consultations so that residents are fully aware of opportunities to participate. 4. Define a minimum standard of engagement that must be met for a process to be considered a genuine consultation. 5. Establish a mechanism for residents to respond to the final report following the completion of a consultation, allowing concerns about the accuracy or representation of feedback to be raised and addressed. 6. Develop a consistent consultation model to be used across all Council departments and services, to ensure uniform standards and prevent variations in quality, approach, or outcomes. 7. Review the accessibility of consultation methods, recognising that not all residents are able to respond electronically, and ensure there is an effective offline system for participation. The review should report back to the Executive with clear recommendations to strengthen transparency, consistency, and public trust in future consultations. Proposed by Councillor Bundy |