Funding boost for Kirkcaldy area projects

The Kirkcaldy area is set to benefit from a wide range of community improvements thanks to funding approved by the local Area Committee.

A mix of budgets – including the Local Community Planning Budget, Anti-Poverty Fund, Common Good Fund, Settlement Trusts, and the Community Recovery Fund – will support projects that reflect local priorities and respond to community needs.

Highlights include:

• £50,000 for new signage and ways to help residents and visitors navigate the area more easily e.g. maps, information boards, digital tools etc.
• Up to £20,000 for adaptations at Glebe Park Centre, improving accessibility and use.
• £4,000 to replace bins in Beveridge Park, helping keep the park clean and welcoming.
• £40,000 for Wealth of Nations celebrations, marking Kirkcaldy’s rich heritage.
• £40,000 for soundproofing and decorating Veronica Halls, enhancing a key community space.
• £50,000 to continue Warm Spaces funding into 2025/26, supporting those most affected by the cost of living.
• £10,000 for Rural Skills Scotland’s Grounds for Growth programme, promoting local skills and employment.
• £113,000 for lighting improvements, including Beveridge Park and the waterfront, creating safer and more inviting public spaces.
• £25,000 for The Polar Academy, supporting young people through outdoor education and resilience-building.

Councillor Ian Cameron, Convener of the Kirkcaldy Area Committee, said: “These investments are shaped by community consultation and align with the Plan 4 Kirkcaldy, which focuses on tackling poverty, supporting the local economy, and enhancing outdoor spaces.

“This funding represents a real investment in our communities. From improving public spaces to supporting local organisations and tackling poverty, these projects reflect what matters most to people in the Kirkcaldy area. I’m proud of the collaborative work that’s gone into shaping these priorities and excited to see the positive impact they’ll have.”