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The latest active travel funding allocations provide local authorities with a valuable opportunity to plan, develop and deliver walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure over the coming years. With allocations now set out across the 2026/27 to 2029/30 funding period, councils and combined authorities have greater visibility to bring forward schemes that support healthier, safer and more sustainable travel choices. For local authorities, this funding presents an opportunity not only to improve routes and public realm infrastructure, but also to invest in the supporting facilities that make active travel practical for everyday journeys. Secure and accessible cycle parking is a key part of this, helping residents, commuters, pupils and visitors feel confident choosing cycling as a reliable mode of transport. Falco works closely...
Creating safe, secure and accessible cycle parking is an essential part of encouraging active travel within schools. With increasing focus on pupil wellbeing, sustainability and reducing congestion at peak times, providing high-quality cycle and scooter parking has never been more important. Falco fully supports schools across the UK with a complete range of cycle and scooter parking solutions, designed to suit a variety of environments, age groups and capacity requirements. From simple cycle stands to covered shelters and scooter parking systems, our products are built to be durable, secure and easy to use, helping schools promote cycling and scooting as safe, everyday travel options. We offer a complete, end-to-end service tailored specifically for educational settings. This includes free UK-wide site surveys to...
Falco is proud to celebrate the fantastic efforts of Lisa Berrisford, Office Administrator, who raised £155 for the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK by completing an inspiring personal challenge throughout February. Lisa committed to dancing for at least 20 minutes every single day for 28 consecutive days, embracing a mix of disco, jazz and Charleston along the way. Her dedication and consistency across the entire month not only demonstrated real commitment, but also brought energy and positivity to an important cause. Explaining her motivation, Lisa said she was inspired by the courage and bravery of Dame Deborah James, widely known as ‘The Bowel Babe’. A young mother of two, Dame Deborah was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer and went on to...
The UK government has recently confirmed a significant funding package designed to accelerate walking, wheeling and cycling infrastructure across England — creating opportunities for local authorities, communities and partners to deliver more active travel routes and facilities. In December 2025, Active Travel England (ATE) announced that councils across England have been awarded over £626 million in central government funding to support walking, wheeling and cycling schemes. This multi-year investment is expected to deliver around 500 miles of new and upgraded routes and support an additional 170,000 greener, more active trips per day. The funding aims to enable safer streets, healthier communities and more sustainable travel choices by backing local authorities with capital funding, technical support and capability development. Local authorities rated more...
Falco has simplified and strengthened its two-tier cycle parking offering by merging the FalcoLevel-Premium+ and FalcoLevel-Eco into one unified product family. Previously presented as two separate systems, both designs have now been intelligently re-engineered to share a single standardised lower rack and frame, with the upper rack specification determining whether the solution is ‘Premium+’ or ‘Eco’. This refinement not only simplifies specification for Architects, Contractors and Project Managers, but also delivers greater consistency across installations, improved manufacturing efficiency and clearer product selection based on performance and budget requirements. At the core of the new FalcoLevel system is a redesigned, standardised lower structure used across both variants. The updated base frame now features integrated adjustment feet within the support posts, allowing precise levelling...
Falco is delighted to announce that its FalcoPod bike hangars have once again successfully renewed their Sold Secure Diamond Standard accreditation, reaffirming their position as one of the UK’s most secure cycle parking solutions. The Sold Secure Diamond Standard is the highest level of security accreditation available in the UK and is independently awarded by the Master Locksmiths Association following rigorous testing that simulates real-world attacks and attempts at forced entry. This renewal confirms that FalcoPod continues to meet the stringent criteria required to protect bicycles from theft and vandalism. Renewing Sold Secure Diamond status demonstrates that the FalcoPod: Continues to deliver industry-leading resistance to theft and attack. Maintains security performance in line with the latest standards. Offers assurance and peace of mind for both...
The Government’s recently announced Active Travel Innovation Fund, which offers grants of up to £100,000 to small and medium-sized businesses and NGOs, represents a bold step forward in accelerating walking, wheeling and cycling initiatives across England. Falco, a leading manufacturer and supplier of secure cycle parking systems, cycle racks, shelters, cycle hubs and bike hangars, applauds the initiative and is positioning itself as a capable partner for any organisation or business preparing a bid. The fund, part of the government’s “Plan for Change,” invites proposals that deliver new or expanded active travel ideas — especially those targeting under-represented communities, leveraging digital tools, or working in partnership with local authorities. Applications are open from 6 October to 14 November, for 12-month projects with evaluation...
Falco has been a family company with its own production site for over 70 years. Sustainability was in our DNA from the very beginning and this is reflected within our complete range of modular cycle parking and shelter products, all designed with full circularity in mind.
All products ranges are contemporary and durable, typical of a Falco product. Falco has been at the forefront of the cycle parking and street furniture market and has built up a renowned reputation for manufacturing products that exceed in both design and durability.
Falco’s operations have supported the Circular Economy for many years, simply manufacturing products with environmentally friendly products, that can last for decades and at the end of the product life can be 100% recycled and manufactured back into a brand new product.
