Published Date: Jun 16th, 2026
People in Kirkcaldy are being invited to the second of three drop-in sessions, which will take place next week, to find out how the plan for the town centre and waterfront are developing – and to share their ideas.
The session will take place on Tuesday 23 June, between 2pm and 8pm at the Mercat. It’s open to everyone, and you can drop in at any time.
Fife Council is working with Collective Architecture to develop a long-term plan for the town centre and waterfront, including ideas for the Mercat Centre.
At the event, people will be able to:
- see what’s been shared so far
- look at early ideas for the future
- find out what might help or limit change
- share their own thoughts and suggestions
Feedback from the first drop-in is already helping shape the long-term plan for the town centre and waterfront, and this session is another chance for people to have their say before a draft plan is brought forward in September.
Alongside this wider work, a planning application is expected to be submitted soon for the new community building. This is to meet the funding timescales. If approved, work would need to begin later this year to allow the funding to be used by the end of 2029.
The building is one part of the long-term regeneration plan and would provide flexible space for events, activities and community use, as well as a café and exhibition space.
The new building, alongside a new Esplanade park and the preparation of sites for future development, would be funded through the UK Government’s £20 million Growth Mission Fund. This is aimed at supporting jobs, investment and bringing people into town centres. A final decision on the funding is expected in the Autumn.
Councillor Ian Cameron, Convener of the Kirkcaldy Area Committee, said: “We had a great response to the first drop-in, with lots of ideas and constructive feedback from local people.
“We’ve used that to help shape where things are at the minute, and this event is another chance for people to come along, see how things are developing and tell us what they think.
“We’re still at an early stage, so it’s really important that as many people as possible take part and help shape the long-term plan for Kirkcaldy.”
People can share their views in a range of ways, including leaving comments, sketching ideas or filling in a short survey. The survey will also be available online from 23 June until 6 July, with paper copies available at the Town House.
A third and final drop-in session is planned for August, where people will be able to see how their feedback has helped shape the proposal. A draft plan will then be presented in September.
More information is available at our.fife.scot/transformingkirkcaldy
