Have your say on Fife’s open spaces

Fife Council is asking people to share their views on the parks, civic spaces, and green spaces that shape their communities.

Whether it’s a favourite local park or a quiet riverside walk, your opinion matters and it could help protect and improve these spaces for generations to come.

Fife Councils' spokesperson for strategic planning, Cllr Altany Craik said: “Planning legislation requires councils to develop an Open Space Strategy and it will help us plan how we use and care for our existing, and new, open space infrastructure including greenspace. This includes grassy areas, gardens, civic spaces, and the paths and tree-lined streets that connect them known as green networks.”

The council will use the public’s feedback to:

  • identify and protect special places so they aren’t lost to development
  • improve open spaces to make them more enjoyable and accessible
  • spot opportunities to add trees, paths, play areas, and more.

Cllr Craik continued: “Every response helps us understand which spaces are thriving and which need a little extra care. It also ensures that no important area is missed and helps us plan for the needs of Fife’s communities.

"This consultation will also help shape the next Local Development Plan for Fife.  It’s your chance to influence how open spaces are valued, maintained, and enhanced in your community."

The recent Our Place 2025 survey, asked for some general views and will be taken into account, but we also need to explore some things related to open spaces in a bit more depth.

You can take part online before 24 November where we also have a version aimed at children and young people too.