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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 company called Central Fife Sheds Ltd, which traded from premises in Glenrothes.The company stopped trading and went into liquidation on 16th October 2025, with ...

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…
Kirkcaldy company delivers big for Fife families – saving council thousands

23 Oct 2025

Fife Council would like to thank the generosity of Kirkcaldy-based Instock Group, which has delivered…

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Funding boost for local employability programmes

02 Oct 2025

A new employability package for the Glenrothes area has received a funding boost of just over £91,000, thanks to the Glenrothes Area Committee.The funding, from ...
Funding secured for dedicated police officer tackling anti-social and violent crime in Glenrothes

02 Oct 2025

Glenrothes Area Committee members have agreed to continue funding a dedicated police officer for another year, helping to tackle anti-social behaviour and violent crime in ...
Committee agree funding for festive lights

02 Oct 2025

Two Levenmouth communities will be lit up this Christmas with the help of funding agreed by Levenmouth Area Committee this week.Councillors on the committee considered ...
Fife's community safety partnership welcomes move to roll out body-worn video cameras

01 Oct 2025

Fife's community safety partnership has welcomed the news that Fife police officers will soon be wearing video cameras as they carry out their duties across ...
Do you have a favourite Green Flag Park in Fife? - Vote for yours to win the People's Choice Award

01 Oct 2025

Earlier this year three of Fife's amazing green spaces were awarded Green Flag status from Keep Scotland Beautiful. Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline, Beveridge Park in ...
Have your say on Fife’s open spaces

30 Sep 2025

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 ...
Dunfermline’s WWI Memorial Rededicated with Royal Visit

29 Sep 2025

Dunfermline had a very special visitor on Friday, 26 September. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal came to help mark 100 years since the city’s ...
Fife Council celebrates outstanding apprentices and raises thousands for local charities

26 Sep 2025

Fife Council’s Environment and Building Services has proudly celebrated its 2025 Apprentice of the Year Awards, recognising the dedication, excellence, and achievements of apprentices across ...
Fire damaged building in Lochgelly to be demolished

25 Sep 2025

A former cinema building severely damaged by fire in Lochgelly's town centre at the weekend will be demolished in the interests of public safety.Fife Council's ...
Have your say on Community Council proposals

25 Sep 2025

Consultation is open on the final stage of the revised Scheme for the Establishment of Community Councils. This is now online and we are asking ...

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!