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Benefits for Fife families - don't miss out this December

There are a range of benefits available for families.Check the table below and follow the links at the end to apply.Remember – if you receive Free School meals that triggers

Published on 08 Dec 2022
Fife secondary schools will close on 8 December due to industrial action

Teaching unions SSTA and NASUWT have notified Fife Council of strike action involving teachers on Thursday 8 December.Given the expected level of disruption, all secondary schools and secondary pupil support

Published on 02 Dec 2022
Council reviews approach to tackling dampness and black mould in council housing

Fife Council has begun a review of its approach to tackling dampness/condensation and black mould within its housing stock.John Mills, Head of Housing Services issued a briefing to all Councillors

Published on 02 Dec 2022
Improvements to ancient woodland

Almost £80,000 worth of improvements have been made to Kennoway Den, which is listed by Scottish National Heritage (SNH) as an ancient woodland.The work, which was funded by Fife Council

Published on 02 Dec 2022
Praise for South and West Fife summer holiday programme

Council staff and community groups have been praised by the South and West Fife Area Committee for the high quality and well-planned holiday programme offered to young people, children and

Published on 02 Dec 2022
Inverkeithing’s regeneration project strengthens community links as well as delivering new housing

An update report was presented at the recent South and West Fife Area Committee on the regeneration of South East Inverkeithing.Cllr David Barratt, Convener of the Committee explained: “The South

Published on 02 Dec 2022
Raising awareness of Gaelic-medium education

Bòrd na Gàidhlig (BnG) is inviting Fife families along to an online information session to find out more about Gaelic-medium education (GME).Gaelic-medium education means that children are taught primarily in

Published on 30 Nov 2022
Let's Love Leven

That’s the message behind a festive season campaign encouraging people to stay loyal to Leven by the spending locally.Launching on Saturday 26 November at the town’s Christmas light switch on,

Published on 24 Nov 2022
The gift of Fife Loves Local Card

As we begin the countdown to Christmas, you can show your support for local by purchasing the ‘Scotland Loves Local - Fife Gift Card’. The Fife Gift Card is unique

Published on 23 Nov 2022
First look at new Lochore Meadows playpark proposal

A range of consultation work is being carried out to help contribute towards the long-term development plans for Lochore Meadows Country Park. And as part of that, a new playpark

Published on 18 Nov 2022
Fife Council agrees more mental health support for the Kingdom's children and young people

Fife Council has agreed more mental health support for children and young people is vital as the Covid pandemic and cost of living crisis continue to impact.Poor mental ill-health and

Published on 17 Nov 2022
Fife Council delays decision on future of Milton of Balgonie PS

Fife councillors have agreed to delay a consultation on the future of Milton of Balgonie PS until a further review has taken place in June 2023.A small rural school, with

Published on 17 Nov 2022
Positive climate change progress- achieving a low carbon future

Members of Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee today (17 November 2022) were briefed on plans, projects and ground-breaking world-class innovations to reduce carbon emissions and tackle climate change, approving its Public

Published on 17 Nov 2022
Provost encourages over 67s to apply for Pension Credits and score some extra cash

Fife’s Provost, Cllr Jim Leishman is encouraging everyone in Fife, over the age of 67, to complete a benefit check, apply for Pension Credits and claim what they are entitled

Published on 17 Nov 2022
Fife schools will close on 24 November due to industrial action

Teaching unions EIS and AHDS have notified Fife Council of strike action involving teachers on Thursday 24 November.Given the expected level of disruption, all schools will close to pupils on

Published on 16 Nov 2022
Schools supporting families with rising costs

Schools across Fife are helping families cope with the rising cost of living, councillors heard today at the Education Scrutiny Committee.A report on the Attainment Scotland Fund 2021-22, including Pupil

Published on 15 Nov 2022
Normand Road in Dysart to be resurfaced

Fife Council is investing £350,000 improving the A955 Normand Road in Dysart.We’ll be carrying out resurfacing works from 28 November until 23 December from the junction of Windmill Road to

Published on 15 Nov 2022
Keeping Fife moving this winter

THE festive season is almost upon us and it’s a busy time of year for many fifers – but don’t forget it’s also important to be prepared and ready for

Published on 15 Nov 2022
Fife Council’s Communities and Neighbourhoods directorate achieves prestigious Investing in Volunteers award

Fife Council has received the Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation from Volunteer Scotland.IiV is the UK quality standard for organisations who involve volunteers in their activities. It is a development

Published on 10 Nov 2022
Council Chief Executive announces retirement plans

Steve Grimmond, the current chief executive of Fife Council, plans to retire in June 2023. At its meeting on 17 November, the Cabinet Committee will be asked to agree to

Published on 10 Nov 2022
Update - Fire in Leven

Leven high street shops and services are largely back in business and open to the public.Some restrictions on pedestrian access and parking remain in place within the town centre, with

Published on 09 Nov 2022
Have your say on the future development of Lochore Meadows

We want to develop an ambitious long-term plan for our much-loved Meedies – and we need your passion, enthusiasm, and ideas to help us make that a reality!Fife Council is

Published on 09 Nov 2022
News from Levenmouth Area Committee

Levenmouth Area Committee met online this morning (Wednesday 9 November). Here's a summary of the main discussion and decisions.Community Safety Members heard community safety reports from Police Scotland, Scottish Fire

Published on 09 Nov 2022
Celebrate Christmas in Scotland's newest city

What a year Dunfermline has had. Where has this year gone? It's already November, the nights are drawing in and it's time to plan ahead for Christmas.The big Christmas Light

Published on 08 Nov 2022
Fife Council team named Best Team in Housing, Construction & Building Services in the UK

Fife Council’s Building Services Heritage Team has been crowned the UK’s Best Team in Housing, Construction & Building Services at this year’s APSE awards.The annual APSE Service Awards recognise frontline

Published on 08 Nov 2022
Have your say on the future of Fife

Residents, businesses and visitors are invited to have their say in shaping the Fife of the future by giving their views on the next Local Development Plan.Fife’s Local Development Plan

Published on 07 Nov 2022
Kirkcaldy Centre car park will close on 11 November

Fife Council has announced that the roof top car park at the Kirkcaldy Centre (formerly The Postings) will close for good on Friday 11 November.The news comes after the recent

Published on 04 Nov 2022
Join the conversation about how best to spend £170k in West Fife communities

Forward West Fife, a locally established steering group, has been encouraging five communities in West Fife to get involved in deciding how to spend £170,000 to improve their local area.

Published on 04 Nov 2022
E-bikes fighting crime in Levenmouth

Improving Levenmouth Together introduces e-bikes to help fight crime in Levenmouth.Over the last three years, Improving Levenmouth Together – a partnership between Fife Council, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue

Published on 02 Nov 2022
Fife bus routes saved as council subsidises services

Services set to be cut have been saved by Fife Council to ensure that uneconomical commercial - but socially essential - services continue to run throughout Fife.Stagecoach announced changes to

Published on 01 Nov 2022