Falkirk Council has warned it can no longer afford to maintain all of its buildings as local authorities across Scotland struggle with huge gaps in funding.
A Scots council could close more than 130 public buildings in a desperate bid to plug a £67 million hole in its budget.
Willie Rennie, Scottish Lib Dems communities spokesman, said: "This is an especially powerful statement as Falkirk has a SNP Council and an area represented by four SNP constituency MPs and MSPs, including a Cabinet Secretary in the SNP Government. "Currently we own too many buildings that are ageing, in poor condition and require investment of around £200 million to avoid unexpected closures, money we simply do not have.
Scottish politics Cecil Meiklejohn, leader of Falkirk Council, said: "The council is under severe financial pressure, with a £67m budget gap to be bridged over the next four years, 50% of which needs to come this year. City of Edinburgh Council has previously said it will need to cut £76.5million next year and £158.6million by 2027 unless more funds are found for front-line services.
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