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Celebrate and learn about adoption with Fife Council this Adoption Week

27 Oct 2025

Everyone's invited along to a coffee morning at the Lochgelly Centre on Wednesday 5 November from 10am-1pm to celebrate and ask questions about adoption.Fife Council's Permanence Resource Team along with current adopters, adoptees and birth families are holding the event ...

Fife Shed business ceases trading, leaving consumers in Fife and beyond out of pocket

24 Oct 2025

Fife Council’s Trading Standards team has recently received a number of consumer complaints about a…
Fife Council joins calls for full and proper recognition of Scottish Local Government

24 Oct 2025

Fife Council, alongside Scotland’s other 31 local authorities, has warned that the next Scottish Government…

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Fife Council welcomes UK Government funding for regeneration of Kirkcaldy High Street and seafront

20 Jun 2025

In the recent UK Government spending review it was confirmed that Kirkcaldy High Street and the seafront have been selected as priorities for the Growth ...
Headwell Play Park officially opened

19 Jun 2025

The much-anticipated Headwell Play Park has officially opened in Dunfermline, with local children and residents celebrating the occasion.The £120,668 park is the result of months ...
Work to start on River Park Routes in Levenmouth

19 Jun 2025

Work on creating a high-quality, fully accessible shared path network connecting the new rail stations at Leven and Cameron Bridge alongside the River Leven is ...
Fife kinship carers enjoy annual Burntisland fun day despite the rain

18 Jun 2025

Over 450 Fife kinship carers and their families braved the elements and enjoyed Fife Council Kinship Team's Burntisland fun day.With a large marquee to keep ...
Annual Accounts 2024-25 Public Inspection Notice

17 Jun 2025

Fife Council, Fife Pension Fund, Fife Council Charitable Trusts and Fife Integration Joint Board accounts for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March ...
New play area design for Woodend Park, Cardenden revealed

17 Jun 2025

Following a public consultation with local residents, Fife Council has unveiled the new design for Woodend Park play area in Cardenden.The £50,000 play park is ...
Fife Council allocations policy changed to better support single applicants and families

17 Jun 2025

Fife Council has approved a significant change to its housing allocations policy, enabling single applicants to be considered for two-bedroom homes.The decision, made by the ...
Have your say on Short-term Let Control Areas in Fife

16 Jun 2025

We're inviting residents to share their views on short-term lets and the potential designation of Short-term Let Control Areas within Fife.This consultation aims to gather ...
Speed Limits to be reduced through Crossford and Cairneyhill

13 Jun 2025

Work will start on 16th June to reduce the speed limit to 20mph through Crossford and Cairneyhill and to 40mph on the A994 between the ...
North East Fife adult learners celebrated at inspiring community event

13 Jun 2025

Adult learners from across North East Fife were celebrated this week at a special community event held in Cupar, shining a spotlight on personal achievement, ...

Education Maintenance Allowance 2025-26

Born between 1 March 2006 and 30 September 2009 and staying on at school? You could be entitled to £30 a week. Find out if you qualify for an Education Maintenance Allowance and apply now.
Help with the cost of living

Everyone is feeling the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. We want to make sure you’re aware of the support services available in your community.
Foster with Fife Council

Could you look after a child for a weekend or a few days? Give a child a chance to do fun activities. If you have a spare room and time to give you can make a big difference!