Transition Falkirk

 


Falkirk Transition Network

01.10.2025

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Kenny Alexander

Polmont Community Hub 

Greeenpark Drive

Falkirk, FK2 0PZ

Overview

Transition means change — a shift from one way of living to another. The Transition Movement, which began in 2006, has since grown into an international network of communities spanning 67 countries. It envisions a world where every individual can become part of a supportive community, feeling safe, welcomed, and empowered to thrive.

It is only at the level of community that we are able to imagine and create resilient and thriving living conditions that actually work within a turbulent transition era. We can’t rely on others anymore.

Transition emphasises local, community-led actions. It explores new ways we can work together to create communities that are fair, strong, and healthy for everyone.

In practice, Transition groups create renewable energy projects, support local food production, encourage new businesses, bring nature back into towns and cities, and build strong connections between people and organisations.


Goals

Falkirk District currently lags behind the majority of districts in scotland for the transition/ climate action network group works, our goal is to change that, we will have a Falkirk climate hub in the offices. We are developing at polmont community hubs former playgroup wing    

Specifications

 Transition Falkirk Movement and the Climate Hub Sprung from FEL`s Climate Leadership funding that Polmont Community Hub received, FEL have been working closely with Polmont Community Hub from its very beginning, they helped deliver them into community ownership by helping to fund the hubs sustainability managers events and classes, the climate action network also includes braes friendly growers (the BFG`s) As our permaculture gardenizers. of our transition network associate groups, Falkirk's offices and land management team 

Milestones

  1. Establish a lease of exclusive use of former playgroup wing at PCHub

Board members have been approached as of 28/08/25, to established terms and conditions and cost,

  1. Seek to broaden climate action network groups

  2. Make a constitution and governing documents along with a business plan (trust status to be considered) 

  3. Source funding for lease payments, office equipment, and space refurb

  4. Establish regular meetings with all groups 



New industry resources support businesses to get climate ready

The Adaptation Scotland programme has developed practical resources to support businesses to become resilient to climate change. These guides focus on the Scotch Whisky, environmental horticulture, and food and drink wholesale industries. No matter where you’re starting from, the guides highlight real, achievable actions to strengthen your business against climate risks while also seizing opportunities for growth. Thank you to the Horticultural Trades Association, the Scottish Wholesale Association, and the Scotch Whisky Association for co-developing these guides with us.

Join the climate ready Falkirk CRF start giving learning opportunities, about the key findings from the climate risk and opportunity assessment, the collaboration's priorities for 2025-26 and how you can get involved in robust, collaborative climate resilience action within our region.


CRF are undertaking the first district wide climate risk and opportunity assessment for the Falkirk area of Scotland . they will work together with  organisations SME`s and communities, To have a better understanding of how climate change will affect the region, and where we need to prioritise adaptation action together to minimise risks and maximise opportunities.


 announce the formal launch of Climate Ready Falkirk - a new regional adaptation partnership preparing people and places in Falkirk district for a thriving future, in a changing climate. 


Over the past year, the cross district group partnerships has co-created a vision and priorities, built a business case, governance structure, and branding,. Climate Ready Falkirk is now moving from planning to delivery, with the formation of working groups to drive action.

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