Police Scotland want to know what issues you think they should prioritise, nationally and in our local area, as well as the best methods for communicating with the general public. Why not spare 5 minutes to give them your views by completing their survey Responses need to be in by 31st December. more
Bo’ness True Blues are a Rangers supporters club which has been going for almost 75 years which transcends above football and give a real focus on the local community. They currently have over 100 members who take pride in supporting local causes. Just last week (w/c/ 28/11/19), they presented a cheque to Strathcarron hospice for £1200. They have donated around £5000… more
The following information was recently circulated by Police Scotland Most thefts of property are carried out by opportunists that will take the chance to enter a property left insecure or simply take high-value items from gardens or outbuildings. We have received reports of two such incidents last week. PC Brian Mackie who is our acquisitive crime prevention officer - offences where items or… more
INEOS recently announced plans to invest £1bn in the UK, including £350m in a new, state of the art power and steam plant at their Grangemouth site. https://www.ineos.com/sites/grangemouth/news/ineos-is-investing-350m-in-a-new-state-of-the-art-energy-efficient-power-plant-at-its-grangemouth-site/ With this significant investment and as this specific Grangemouth-based project progresses, there will be a range of employment opportunities that will become available. INEOS and its contracting partners will be hosting a Jobs Fair… more
Further information and the follow-on to Inner Forth project, who did a number of initiatives around Bo’ness unveiled their plans for the future and celebrate winning a Heritage Lottery Fund award for eight new heritage trails. Full information on whats going on can be found on their website https://www.innerforthlandscape.co.uk/news more
Following the due process, we have 2 new members of the Community Council. Lorna Weir,… more
Bo’ness Community Council is holding its monthly meeting in the hall at St Catharine’s Church, Cadzow… more