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Fife Council approves £6.45m investment in new children's homes in Kirkcaldy

16 Oct 2025

Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee has approved a £6.45 million investment to build five new residential properties for children and young people on the Westmill site in Kirkcaldy.The development will include:A new four-bed bungalow to replace the existing Glenmar Children’s HomeA ...

New path opens in Minto Wood, Cardenden – connecting communities and celebrating heritage

15 Oct 2025

A new 3km gravel path has officially opened in Minto Wood, creating a scenic and…
Leven Bus Station improvements set to start

14 Oct 2025

Work to improve Leven Bus Station is set to begin next week.Fife Council is investing…

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Tree in the Park festival promotes wellbeing in Dunfermline

23 Apr 2024

There's something new coming to Dunfermline this May as the first Tree in the Park festival is held in Pittencrieff Park.Scheduled for Saturday 25 May, ...
News from City of Dunfermline Area Committee (April 2024)

23 Apr 2024

The City of Dunfermline Area Committee met this morning (Tuesday, 23 April 2024). Here's a summary of the discussion and decisions.Budget RequestsLocal Community Planning Budget ...
Fife residents need ID to vote at the next UK general election

22 Apr 2024

With the next UK Parliament general election due to take place before the end of January next year, residents are being urged to make sure ...
Levenmouth Academy achieve Gold standard for pioneering mental health programme

19 Apr 2024

Levenmouth Academy, has become one of the first schools in Scotland to be awarded a Gold standard in the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental ...
Cowdenbeath community celebrates success of 'Grounds for Growth' project

18 Apr 2024

Members of Cowdenbeath Area Committee welcomed an update on the Grounds for Growth project, aimed at enhancing employability and personal development.The latest report presented to ...
Fife Council to host jobs fair in Glenrothes

17 Apr 2024

FOLLOWING the success of last September’s jobs fair in Dunfermline, Fife Council are planning to host a similar event in May. It will be held ...
Volunteers Green, Kirkcaldy, to reopen after Links Market

16 Apr 2024

Although the refurbishment work on Volunteers Green in Kirkcaldy town centre is complete, through discussions with local community groups, and taking expert advice from our ...
New stops on the Forth Bridges Trail unveiled for World Heritage Day

16 Apr 2024

New stops on the Forth Bridges Trail have been unveiled for World Heritage Day (Thursday 18 April 2024).The visitor trail, which showcases Scotland’s iconic Forth ...
Council approves Evidence Report to develop new Local Development Plan

09 Apr 2024

Fife Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to approve an Evidence Report, the first stage in preparing a new style Local Development ...
Fife Council transfers ownership of Denburn Wood

04 Apr 2024

Denburn Wood in Crail is to have new owners following a community asset transfer to Crail Community Partnership from Fife Council.Community asset transfers were introduced ...

Education Maintenance Allowance 2025-26

Born between 1 March 2006 and 30 September 2009 and staying on at school? You could be entitled to £30 a week. Find out if you qualify for an Education Maintenance Allowance and apply now.
Help with the cost of living

Everyone is feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. We want to make sure you’re aware of the support services available in your community.
Foster with Fife Council

Could you look after a child for a weekend or a few days? Give a child a chance to do fun activities. If you have a spare room and time to give you can make a big difference!