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Falkirk Councillors ditch 'gladiator style' arguments ahead of vital budget meeting

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Falkirk councillors have been challenged to leave the ‘gladiator style’ arguments behind and start co-operating ahead of a vital budget meeting next month.

Falkirk Council’s chief executive, Kenneth Lawrie, made the plea as elected members wrangled over who was to blame for the recent damning report from the Accounts Commission which criticised “the slow pace of improvement”.

The Audit Scotland report said “All members need to demonstrate their ability to take difficult decisions on how the council is to transform its services for the people of Falkirk, and such decisions need to be implemented urgently.”Addressing a meeting of Falkirk Council on Tuesday, Mr Lawrie presented an action plan with ways to address the failings identified by the report, including improving induction for elected members.Labour councillor Allyson Black – who began by announcing that she will not be standing again – had strong words for her fellow councillors on all sides as well as the officers who guide them.The former depute provost said she had many examples of where politicians working together had made a huge difference.But she warned: “You can’t work collaboratively if you aren’t treating each other respectfully.”“As a new councillor, I thought I’d be able to change the old, gladiator style of politics.

But unfortunately, the gladiators won and the adversarial confrontational atmosphere continued.”Falkirk Live brings you the latest headlines from Falkirk and beyond.But did you know all the ways you can stay informed with us?We share live news and exclusive scoops every day so make sure you're following us so we can keep you informed on all things Falkirk!“It’s not easy to work collaboratively in those circumstances and that has to

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