Coronavirus (COVID-19) COVID-19 Protection guidance The Council area is currently following the latest COVID-19 protection guidance. Read the full guidance Disruptions to services See our service status page for service and venue disruptions: Service disruptions We are experiencing service issues due to Coronavirus (COVID-19). These pages are for the public and contain information about services affected by the virus. There is also information for Falkirk Council employees. Service related information: Bins, rubbish & recyclingHousehold waste & recycling Household Waste Recycling Centres Births, deaths & marriagesFunerals and cremationsRegistering a deathRegistrar servicesBusiness & investmentSupport for businessCOVID-19 testing and vaccine passportsCOVID-19 TestingHousingConstruction and Housing Investment worksCouncil rentHousing repairsHousing servicesPrivate Sector Landlord RegistrationJobs, careers & trainingLoss of job, reduced hours or financial difficultyLicensingAdvice for new applicants and current licence holdersPeople & communitiesCommunity Action FundFood safetyReferral for Connectivity and Data top upSelf-Isolation Support GrantSupport for peopleUK Community Renewal FundPlanning & Building StandardsDevelopment Management & Building StandardsTemporary display of Planning Site NoticesRoads and grounds maintenance servicesRoads and grounds maintenance servicesRoads, parking & transportBlue Badge SchemeFree bus travel for disabled peopleFree bus travel for people aged 60 and overMOT testingParking enforcementTaxicardTransport timetable informationSchools & childcareELC & School updateSocial care & healthAdaptations and aids (for disabilities & sensory impairment)Care HomesDay ServicesPPE for carers and PA'sPPE for social care staffSensory ServicesSocial Work Adult ServicesOtherInformation for Falkirk Council employeesUseful links Latest news New COVID-19 test centre to open in Polmont for people without symptoms Tuesday, 2nd March 2021 Face Coverings in Schools Tuesday, 3rd November 2020 Business supports schemes for COVID-19 ending this week Tuesday, 7th July 2020 Childcare hubs to relocate to secondary schools following health advice Saturday, 13th June 2020 Economic partnership plan sets out Falkirk’s recovery ambition Thursday, 11th June 2020 See alsoNHS: Public health advice for Coronavirus (COVID-19) Protect Scotland: NHS Scotland’s Test and Protect App Scottish Government: Coronavirus in Scotland Health Protection Scotland: Advice and guidance GOV.UK: Guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection GOV.UK: Guidance on social distancing and for vulnerable people