Fife Council has welcomed today’s announcement by UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves in the Autumn Budget Statement that Kirkcaldy High Street and seafront will receive £20 million from the Growth Mission Fund.

Council Leader, Councillor David Ross, said: “We’re delighted to have confirmation of this funding. This is a significant milestone for Kirkcaldy and for Fife as a whole.

“As a council, we have long been committed to regenerating Kirkcaldy town centre and the waterfront, and this new funding will accelerate our plans to create a vibrant, inclusive and economically resilient town. We’re already progressing key projects, including the demolition of the Esplanade multistorey car parks and the redevelopment of the former Postings site.

“We’ve been developing ideas based on feedback from our own engagement sessions and from local MP Melanie Ward’s consultation. We’ll be sharing more details with the community soon, as we work together to shape the next phase of regeneration.

“Together, we will transform Kirkcaldy into the thriving, modern town centre our residents deserve – one that creates jobs, supports businesses, and reflects the pride we all have in the Lang Toun.”