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Avian flu confirmed at premises near Crossgates, Fife.
Fife Council’s head of protective services Nigel Kerr said the council is supporting the Scottish Government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency now that an outbreak of avian flu has been
Published on 03 Feb 2023
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A new playpark for Lochore Meadows set to be built this year
Work on a new destination play park for Lochore Meadows Country Park could begin later this year now that councillors have discussed feedback from the park’s community consultation events and
Published on 01 Feb 2023
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Community bids for Dunfermline Community Recovery Fund
Community organisations from across Dunfermline have come together at the city's Dell Farquharson Institute to talk about how they can bid for a share of a £1.2m.The Community Recovery Fund
Published on 30 Jan 2023
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Primary 1 deferrals will get extra year ELC following Fife pilot
From August 2023 all children, who are eligible to have entry to Primary 1 deferred, will be entitled to an extra year of funded Early Learning and Childcare.In Fife this
Published on 25 Jan 2023
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Big step made towards new community hub in Dalgety Bay
£30k of funding has been awarded to the Dalgety Community Trust to help develop plans for a new community hub in Dalgety Bay.Members of the South and West Fife Area
Published on 25 Jan 2023
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A new lease of light for Oakley United
South and West Fife Area Committee has approved funds of £7,000 for Oakley United Football Club. The money will go towards improving lighting in their football grounds.Convener of the Committee,
Published on 25 Jan 2023
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Work to get underway on Pitlessie play park
Cults Community Council have successfully raised the funds required to begin a long-awaited upgrade to the play equipment to their local park in Pitlessie, near Cupar, with work due to
Published on 25 Jan 2023
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Fifers voice their views on Roadside Litter
We are asking road users to help slash the level of litter that ends up at the side of Fife’s roads.As part of the #Don’tRubbishFife Campaign we are sharing the
Published on 24 Jan 2023
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Fife Council Leader Flying the Flag for Dunfermline
Fife Council's Leader, Cllr David Ross, is flying the flag for the region and the new City of Dunfermline in London this week (23-25 Jan), as part of a Scottish
Published on 23 Jan 2023
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Levelling-up fund of £19.4m million unveiled to boost Fife projects
Fife Council welcomes the announcement from The UK Government that Mid-Fife and Glenrothes will share £19.4m of Levelling-up funding.The aim is that greater investment in local areas will grow the
Published on 19 Jan 2023
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Increased Police presence in Levenmouth
Levenmouth Area Committee are working with Police Scotland to introduce a dedicated Police engagement officer for Levenmouth.As Levenmouth recovers from the pandemic and navigates the cost-of-living crisis, Fife Council, Police
Published on 18 Jan 2023
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Fife Coast and Countryside Trust clean up at ‘Washroom Oscars’
Fife Council is flushed with pride for its Fife Coast and Countryside Trust colleagues who were on a roll and cleaned up at the Loo of the Year Awards 2022!
Published on 18 Jan 2023
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Fife Council welcomes Forth Green Freeport announcement on step forward in green growth corridor creation
Fife Council, as part of the private-public bid consortium behind the bid, welcomes the news that Babcock International, Forth Ports Group and Scarborough Muir Group have been shortlisted by the
Published on 13 Jan 2023
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Council confirms free bulky uplifts for residents
Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee today (12 January 2023) approved the removal of charges for bulky uplifts across the region, starting in April 2023.About 14,200 bulky uplifts take place each year
Published on 12 Jan 2023
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Levenmouth Business Park Takes Shape
Work on the next phase of development at Levenmouth Business Park is now underway, which will support the regeneration of Levenmouth. This marks a significant milestone in Fife Council’s long-term
Published on 12 Jan 2023
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Cairneyhill Flood Study – share your views
Many areas across Fife have experienced severe flooding over recent years, including Cairneyhill.To help develop our response to flooding in the local area Fife Council would like to hear from
Published on 06 Jan 2023
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Council response to flooding 30 December
Heavy rain during Friday 30 December led to flooding in many parts of Fife.Roads Maintenance Service Manager, Bill Liddle said: “Our teams were out and about during last night and
Published on 30 Dec 2022
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Avian flu confirmed at premises near Ladybank, Fife
Fife Council’s head of protective services Nigel Kerr said the council is supporting the Scottish Government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency now that an outbreak of avian flu has been
Published on 23 Dec 2022
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Where to go this Christmas for cost of living support
For many people this festive season may well feel anything but.festive. Christmas can be a difficult time for some, but this year in the midst of a cost of living
Published on 22 Dec 2022
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Fife schools will close in January due to industrial action
Teaching unions EIS, AHDS, SSTA and NASUWT have notified Fife Council of strike action involving primary and secondary school teachers on different days in January 2023.All Fife primary schools (and
Published on 21 Dec 2022
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OnFife and Fife Council confirm opening plans for Adam Smith Theatre
OnFife and Fife Council are delighted to be able to share that there will be a summer of celebratory and community taster events in the build-up to the official grand
Published on 21 Dec 2022
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Christmas recycling promotions
To help you cope with any extra recycling and rubbish generated over the festive season, we produced some short, fun videos to the highlight the information you might need.Our recycling
Published on 21 Dec 2022
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Warm Spaces offer shelter in the cost of living storm
The impacts of the current cost of living crisis are being felt everywhere and many people are already struggling to even heat their homes. This grim reality is often compounded
Published on 16 Dec 2022
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Fife Council Christmas and New Year closures 2022/23
Most of Fife Council will be closed 26, 27 & 28 Dec 2022 and 2, 3 & 4 Jan 2023.Out of hours support is still available when we’re closed. For
Published on 16 Dec 2022
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Council welcomes new funding to level up Fife
Fife council is to receive £1.9 million over 2022/23 and a total of £13.4 million to invest up to 2025 from the UK Shared Prosperity fund.The UK Shared Prosperity fund
Published on 14 Dec 2022
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December 2022 Dunfermline Learning Campus News
The latest edition of Dunfermline Learning Campus News is out now.In this edition of the newsletter you'll find:Building starts to take shape and a sneak peek insideHeadteachers visit siteLatest drone
Published on 14 Dec 2022
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New City Region Deal industrial units boost business in South West Fife
Work has now completed on site at West Way, Dalgety Bay, as part of the Fife Industrial Innovation Investment Programme for business land and property, funded by the Edinburgh and
Published on 14 Dec 2022
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LDP consultation closes 19 Dec. Don't miss your chance to have your say
The consulation to help us shape the future of Fife closes on 19 December 2022. Don't miss your chance to have your say.We are inviting all residents, and anyone who
Published on 13 Dec 2022
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Headstone inspections at Anstruther Easter Churchyard and Anstruther Cemetery
Fife Council is set to undertake routine safety inspections of headstones at Anstruther Easter Churchyard and Anstruther Cemetery starting on Monday 12 December.Any headstones that are found to require attention
Published on 09 Dec 2022
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Consultation on council housing rent confirmed
Councillors at Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee (17 November) agreed to formally consult tenants on four options for rent increases for 2023/24.Councillor Judy Hamilton, Housing Convenor said: “Every year we consult
Published on 08 Dec 2022