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The only pub in the Falkirk village of Airth has been given the green light to create a small beer garden. ‌

Chris Denkaat, of Double AA Leisure, told members of Falkirk Council 's licensing board that several customers of Airth Venue, in the village's Main Street, have requested an outdoor drinking space over the summer. ‌

The former Welfare Hall, which was refurbished in 2022, has a function room, lounge and a public bar which is open at weekends. ‌

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‌He said: "It wouldn't be used every week - we don't get that much nice weather in Scotland but when we do, customers have told us they would like to be able to go outside."

Mr Denkaat told the board there would be no televis

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