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Economic Development

Falkirk Council's Economic Development Team works in partnership with the local business community to support the area’s economy and promote the contribution it makes to the wider Scottish and UK economy. The team provides business support services, including delivering local Business Gateway activity, and has responsibility for town centre regeneration, promoting the region as a tourist destination and encouraging inward investment. Business Gateway Falkirk offers businesses practical help and guidance. Whether you're starting up or growing a business, we provide access to publicly-funded business support services, including:

• Workshops and events
• Expert advice
• Access to Scottish Enterprise programmes
• Aftercare support
• Links with professional organisations
• Sources of financial assistance

Vacant property

Falkirk Council has a significant commercial property portfolio that is managed by the Business Property team. The portfolio includes a range of property types to meet the needs of local businesses, including industrial units, offices, retail outlets and development sites. If you are looking for a property for your business, you can find an up-to-date listing at NovaLoca

Funding

Businesses located in the Falkirk area can benefit from various financial support schemes on offer. These include the Falkirk Business Loan Fund for companies that want to grow and generate local employment, Business Loans Scotland which provides gap funding to SMEs, and Regional Selective Assistance discretionary grants that support business investment that creates or safeguards local jobs. Use the link for further information on Available Funding for Businesses

Planning and Development Control

Falkirk Council is responsible for planning and development decisions in the area through its Development Management Unit. The Unit has created a Development Management Charter to guide all activity and provide clarity to those seeking planning decisions. The Charter supports the vision for the Falkirk area to ensure that it is an attractive and sustainable place in which to live, work, visit and invest. Use the link for further information on development management.

Business Community

The Falkirk area is home to a dynamic and active business community. It features both large, international and national organisations as well as a vibrant and diverse SME business community. The area benefits from the presence of Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce which works on behalf of businesses across the entire region.

Other organisations such as the Chartered Management Institute and Federation of Small Businesses are also well represented in the area. Falkirk Delivers, the Falkirk Business Improvement District (BID) organisation, actively represents the interests of town centre businesses and at grass roots level, there are many networking groups providing support and opportunities to local SMEs. Use the following link Business and Investment for further Information on Falkirk Council’s available business support services.