Published Date: Aug 19th, 2026
Three more community projects in Levenmouth are set to benefit from significant investment through the latest round of the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme (LRP) large grant funding.
Members of the Levenmouth Area Committee have approved applications that will enhance community facilities, improve local spaces and help secure the future of a valued local landmark.
Funding awards have been made as follows:
- Autism Rocks Community Centre Refurbishment – £143,860
- Buckhaven Play Park Improvements – £95,250
- Lower Largo Pier Restoration – £150,000 initially, with up to £500,000 in additional funding to be considered subject to agreed conditions being met
All three follow successful applications to the LRP, which involved the creation of a £10 million fund set up by the Scottish Government and Fife Council to maximise the benefits of the Levenmouth Rail Link’s reinstatement.
Approval of these latest three projects, after what was the seventh round of funding since the LRP’s launch back in 2021, ultimately means the LRP’s large grant fund has now been fully committed.
Councillor Alistair Suttie, Convener of the Levenmouth Area Committee, said: "I'm delighted that the committee has approved funding for these three worthwhile projects, each of which will bring lasting benefits to communities across Levenmouth.
"These investments reflect the ambition, commitment and creativity of local organisations that are working hard to improve opportunities and facilities for local people.
"It’s also a major milestone for the Levenmouth Reconnected Programme, which has already supported a wide range of successful projects across the area, helping communities make the most of the opportunities created by the return of the railway.
“These latest awards continue that positive legacy and demonstrate the lasting impact the programme is having throughout Levenmouth."
The Autism Rocks project will support the refurbishment of the former Buckhaven and Wemyss Parish Church, helping create an enhanced community hub for autistic people and their families.
Autism Rocks recently took full ownership of the building, having occupied it for a decade already, and is looking to build on work already planned under the Buckhaven Heritage Project by carrying out selected works to the ground floor of the main church building.
Meanwhile, the Buckhaven Play Park project will aim to provide better play park facilities for local children and families at a site between Sandwell Street and Methilhaven Road.
Driven by Buckhaven and Denbeath Community Council, the plan is to develop a fully inclusive, disabled-user-friendly community play park within an area identified as experiencing high levels of deprivation.
Michelle Ratcliffe, from Buckhaven and Denbeath Community Council, said: "This is fantastic news for our community.
“The funding will help transform our vision of an all-inclusive park into a reality, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to play, explore, and feel a sense of belonging in a safe and accessible environment."
As for Lower Largo Pier, the funding will allow detailed design work and site investigations to be undertaken as part of plans to restore the harbour and pier as a cultural and recreational area:
As well as rebuilding the pier and harbour structurally, environmentally and aesthetically, the development will also protect the village from the potential risks associated with climate change and rising sea levels while also creating a cultural attraction.
Initial funding will allow the Largo Harbour Regeneration Group to take their ambitious initiative forward, with the remaining sum requested to be released at a later date subject to a review of conditions and scrutiny.
Since its launch, Levenmouth Reconnected Programme has awarded more than £7.8 million to large-scale projects, alongside additional funding for smaller community initiatives and accelerated projects, helping deliver lasting benefits across the area.
