Police placed a cordon around a block of flats in Kirkcaldy after a woman was found injured on the street The woman was taken by ambulance to hospital after the alarm was raised in Nicol Street at around 2.40pm on Monday Medical staff described her condition as serious as was the immediate section of pavement directly outside the Nicol Street apartments Uniformed and plain-clothed officers were seen entering the building and talking to people on the street The Courier reporter Neil Henderson arrived at the scene to find at least three police vehicles outside the flats He said at 4.30pm: “Several uniformed officers were guarding the sealed off area outside the block of flats while plain clothes detectives were inspecting the gravel landscaped area immediately at the foot of the property “CID detectives are continuing with door-to-door enquiries in the block on Monday afternoon “It’s unclear how long the police intend to remain here “Two uniformed officers remain on guard at the foot of the apartments and at the sealed-off area One Nicol Street resident told the Courier they were shocked at the number of police who descended on the flats on Monday afternoon Another said he’d stepped out to walk his dog to find police inspecting an area immediately outside the block it’s just a mystery but also quite worrying as it’s obvious something serious has happened.” A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2.40pm on Monday police were called to a report of a woman found injured outside flats on Nicol Street “She has been taken by ambulance to hospital “Medical staff describe her condition as serious Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments Emergency services took a 16-year-old boy to Victoria Hospital after the incident in Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy. Emergency services took a 16-year-old boy to Victoria Hospital for treatment following the incident in Ravenscraig Park, Kirkcaldy, on Friday, April 25. An 18-year-old man was arrested by police. Mason Wallace, from Kirkcaldy, appeared at court on Thursday charged with assault to severe injury, danger of life and attempted murder. He made no plea during his appearance and was committed for further examination. Wallace has been released on bail and his next appearance has not yet been determined. A 14-year-old boy was also charged with assault in connection with the incident. STV News is now on WhatsAppGet all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Follow STV News on WhatsAppScan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country '+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text+' "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title+" "+scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text+" Kirkcaldy Ford Centre are teaming up with Andys Man Club and Raith Rovers Football Club to help break the stigma around men’s mental health – and you can support the cause just by getting behind the wheel On 1st May there will be a full range of electric and hybrid cars and vans at Stark’s Park for you to test drive and experience for yourself the wonder of electric driving Kirkcaldy Ford will donate £30 to Andys Man Club Be one of the first to experience the New All-Electric Puma Gen-E or why not try the NEW All-electric Ford Capri Transit Connect PHEV or the Transit Custom PHEV Book your test drive here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drive-4-andysmanclub-tickets-1312624337729?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl Also in attendance on the day will be Police Scotland Scottish Fire and Rescue and Safer Communities Fife and try out one of the new Ford electric range and lets raise as much money as we can for Andys Man Club Some cookies used are essential to providing a service while others help us improve your experience and provide us with insights into how the site is being used For more detailed information about the cookies we use, see our Cookies page Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as security You may disable these by changing your browser settings but this may affect how the website functions We'd like to set Google Analytics cookies to help us to improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it The cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone For more information on how these cookies work We'd like to allow Social Media cookies to provide a richer experience These cookies will allow us the ability to list Fife Council tweets and Facebook posts audio clips & Videos on some of our pages Our videos use Youtube's privacy-enhanced mode These cookies allow us to show relevant adverts to the content you are viewing They also provide the ability to deliver targeted online advertising across other platforms like Facebook News Centre The beloved Links Market is back in Kirkcaldy from 16-21 April.  From 2pm on Wednesday you can have all the fun of the Fair in our very own Lang Toun Most locals will be aware that with the Market comes the usual road closure of the Esplanade from Charlotte Street to Morrison’s will close at 10pm on Saturday 12 April until 4pm Wednesday 23 April The alternative route for vehicles is via Charlotte Street Access for emergency services and pedestrians will be maintained And why not give yourself a break from driving and make your trip is as stress free as possible.  Check what public transport is available at www.traveline.com and use the bus or train if you can.  Kirkcaldy bus and train stations are both within walking distance paid for parking will be available at the Esplanade multi-storey car park which will stay open until 30 mins after the Market closes Please make sure you follow all parking restrictions including the ones on neighbouring streets: Links Street See the temporary road closure notice and map for more Contact us Make a complaint Site map Social Media Accessibility Cookies Policy We use cookies to improve your experience of using our website Please let us know if you agree to the use of these cookies A Fife church has unveiled ambitious plans to transform its building into a modern community hub Hope Church in Kirkcaldy wants to upgrade its facilities to make them more accessible and welcoming to a wide variety of different groups Parish minister Rev Josh Milton said the £2.4 million refurbishment project to create a centre for mission fit for the 21st century is a response to "genuine need" Hope Church was created following the merger of Templehall and Torbain Parish Churches in February 2021 and uses the former Torbain building on Carron Place is at a critical juncture where extensive refurbishment is essential to meet the needs of our expanding ministries and comply with current Scottish and UK government regulations "Our project aims to transform our 1960s building into a modern "Serving more than 600 individuals weekly across 30 active groups Hope Church is an indispensable resource for the community including limited accessibility for disabled individuals and young families poor energy efficiency and insufficient modern amenities our current space lacks flexibility and does not adequately support our diverse activities." The congregation wants to create accessible entrances to the building from a carpark and reconfigure the internal layout into a versatile modern space the pews will be removed from the sanctuary and a new community café will be opened and used when worship services are not being held New meeting rooms will be created and the church's audio-visual equipment will be upgraded The congregation wants to open up the organ loft to local groups and there is scope for a small studio which could open up collaboration with Fife College The refurbishment project will be carried out in two stages Fife Council granted planning permission for phase one – a single storey extension including access ramps and stairs – last October and it has been costed at £1.63 million The congregation has so far raised £1.47 million towards the cost of phase one and it is hoped that work will start in August 2025 the property holding arm of the Church of Scotland has awarded a grant towards the cost of phase one made possible through the sale of other buildings This has in turn enabled the congregation to access grants from other organisations such as the Benefact Trust An application for phase two of the refurbishment - internal and external alterations - was recently submitted to Fife Council and it is hoped that permission will be granted later month The congregation is hopeful that the project will be fully completed by 2028 who was inducted into the new united charge in October 2022 explained: "Our church has always been more than just a building a sanctuary and a source of strength for everyone who walks through its doors "But we know there is more that we are called to do especially in response to the real needs on our doorstep "Our vision for Hope Church is to transform it into a beacon of support and care for our community – a church where everyone The refurbishment plans have the support of the Kirk Session Fife Presbytery and a recent online survey revealed 220 people fully endorse the purpose and ethos behind them Mr Milton admitted that the task the congregation has set itself is ambitious "This isn't just about renovations or modernising a space Hope Church is situated in one of the most socio-economically challenged areas in Scotland unemployment and addiction are daily struggles for many people in the community Mr Milton said: "We see the impact every day and feel it deeply "Jesus Christ brought the world a message of love we have the chance to share that light with those in need we're called to respond and this renewed church is our response - it's a way to show love in action The congregation is applying for grants to fund the refurbishment and has launched an official fundraising campaign seeking to raise £100,000 over the next three years Anyone wishing to donate money should visit the it's website, or e-mail fundraising@kirkcaldyhopechurch.com. The Church has been engaged in a major programme of reforms in order to deliver sustainable and realistic new expressions of ministry and church ensuring buildings are suitable for the needs of mission in the 21st century Head of Buildings and Projects for the General Trustees said: "This project is a great example of the type of improvements being undertaken at many of our churches to ensure that they meet the current and future needs of our congregations and their local communities "Working together with our congregations and presbyteries the Trustees aim to ensure that we can deliver all the right spaces in the right places." said the presbytery mission planning process represented a "fresh injection of life" "Traditionally many churches have tended to shun changes that are risky thrilling and occasionally terrifying," he explained "But we've found that such changes can also be a lot of fun and a route towards achieving our missional goals "Charismatic and skilled leadership from Josh has reinforced our recognition of the need to focus on longer term goals rather than getting overly drawn into trivia "Our vision has been aided by our recognition that repeating yesterday's formulas is seldom a solid basis for future development "The redevelopment of the building will give us much more credibility – a renaissance in the eyes of the community." Minister urges MSPs to inspire people with 'hope' of better days ahead Faith Action Programme Leadership Team launch Vivid Vision video 'Beacon of hope and service' Ayrshire church marks 250th anniversary Contact us A former gin and cocktail bar in Kirkcaldy could become a bridal shop if a proposal is accepted The venue had several names over the years However, the building on the corner of High Street and Dunnikier Road sold at auction last year. And now new owners hope to ring changes with a one-stop shop for customers organising events Grande Dreams has been operating at Mitchelston Drive since 2019 But they believe a town centre location will be more convenient for clients The planning application lodged with Fife Council relates to the B-listed building’s ground floor and any outside changes would be subject to a separate application The applicants say they will develop space to exhibit their broad spectrum of products was put up for sale last year after it closed suddenly Pictures with the sales particulars showed it had been virtually frozen in time glasses and even toilet roll were still in the building The planning application will be considered by Fife Council in due course A 14-year-old boy has also been charged with assault following the incident at a park in Kirkcaldy. Officers confirmed that an investigation was launched on Tuesday and an 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder. A 14-year-old boy has been charged with assault in connection with the incident. The 18-year-old will appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Thursday. Police are continuing to carry out enquiries at this time. A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. Members of the Kirkcaldy Area Committee have agreed how the Local Community Planning (LCPB) Budget will be spent in the Kirkcaldy area over the next 3 years (2025-2028).  This is broken down into three categories: £158,000 has been agreed for core commitments which are: £50,000 has been agreed for Significant area priorities which are: £15k allocated to each of the wards in the Kirkcaldy area said: "I’m pleased we’ve been able to agree in principle how we’ll spend our Local Community Planning budget over the next three years we must be flexible in our approach given that none of us have a crystal ball and can tell what the future holds “We’ll continue to focus on the four priorities of Opportunities for all Inclusive Growth and Jobs and Community Led Services “In the Kirkcaldy area that means doing what we can to reduce poverty and help our young people realise their potential no matter the economic or social barriers We also plan to maximise the tourism potential of the Kirkcaldy area and invest in facilities that will benefit our local communities “From a jobs perspective we’ll look to help increase small to medium sized businesses We’ll also be encouraging our schools college and training providers to work together to so that people have the skills needed in the job market “We’ll also be looking to continue to work with our communities so that they feel part of what’s going on and encourage a sense of ownership “We understand there will be challenges ahead but with the collective effort of our residents and partners we’re confident that we can achieve our goals and make the Kirkcaldy area a great place to live An 18-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of a teen in Kirkcaldy The man was arrested after allegedly attempting to murder a 16-year-old male in Ravenscraig Park on Friday A 14-year-old boy has also been charged with assault in connection with the incident The 16-year-old was taken to Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy for treatment Police say the alleged attempted murder was only reported to them on Tuesday – four days after the incident The 18-year-old is expected to appear at Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court on Thursday and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal The idea was last floated in 2007, but could a water link be reintroduced? And so, too, has the north of Edinburgh, with Granton’s waterfront currently under development and the extension of the tram lines. Fife councillors are now floating the idea of a vessel connecting the two areas by water. “It’s quite a hike on the bus from here, so yeah, good idea,” said one Kirkcaldy local. Another told STV News: “I think its a pretty good idea, helpful and easier to travel. It’s a change, instead of a train or driving.” The plans would see a vessel leave from Kirkcaldy’s promenade and travel to an area in the north of Edinburgh. Currently, to get to the likes of Granton and Newhaven, it takes around 50 minutes by car. Councillors say using a vessel like a hovercraft would cut that down to just 18 minutes. In fact, the idea was trialled for a week back in 2007, when thousands queued up to take a hovercraft between Kirkcaldy and Portobello. But despite it’s popularity – the plans were left high and dry. Councillor Ian Cameron said: “There was a demand for it then, but there wasn’t an agreement, I believe, because of the problems coming in with the hovercraft to Portobello. “That was a noisy hovercraft and we were in a different world then as well. “The green argument has moved on, so I think there’s a greater political will to make it happen, and I think there is a greater will from our planet to make it happen.” Edinburgh’s transport convenor said he is aware that Fife Council has recently began a Feasibility Study to examine the case for a cross-Forth vessel and said he’ll do everything he can to support and engage with councillors across the water. But with plans still in the very early stages, it’ll be some time until we know whether the idea will be fully revisited or if that ship has already sailed. Kirkcaldy Area Councillors have agreed how the £126,000 anti-poverty budget for the area should be spent over the next three year (2025-2028).   They have allocated money to the following projects: said: “Sadly poverty continues to be an issue for many people across the Kirkcaldy Area “As a Council we’re committed to doing everything we can to tackling poverty This budget supports Council initiatives and 3rd sector work from helping people to maximise their income to various school intervention programmes designed to help our young people become more confident and make positive choices “The advantages of taking a local approach to tackling poverty means we can develop and implement new and innovative projects quickly by working with local communities and the partner agencies involved in supporting people “We will continue to respond to the most pressing issues faced by those experiencing or at risk of poverty.” Our photos show how the budget has previously been spent: Drivers faced delays on the A92 near Kirkcaldy after a crash closed the westbound carriageway on Wednesday The road was shut just after the Chapel Junction following the collision just after 1pm It has not been confirmed if anyone was injured Emergency services were called to Carberry Place in Kirkcaldy at around 1.20pm. Emergency services were called to Carberry Place in Kirkcaldy at around 1.20pm on Thursday following reports of an incident involving a vehicle and pedestrian. Medical teams took a 70-year-old woman to Victoria Hospital for treatment. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.20pm on Thursday, March 20, 2025, we were called to a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Carberry Place, Kirkcaldy. “Emergency services attended and a 70-year-old woman was taken to Victoria Hospital for treatment.” we’re investing £400,000 improving the road network in Kirkcaldy Newlay Civil Engineering to resurface Chapel Level Kirkcaldy from Broom Road roundabout to Hendry Road roundabout main road in Kirkcaldy and these works will have an impact on traffic flow and possibly cause delays we’ll use lane closures; side road closures on Robert Adam Drive and Fair Isle Road; and there will be no right hand turn lanes Thank you for your patience and co-operation as we’re improving the road network in Kirkcaldy The works programme is split into ten sections - see map above To reduce school transport delays during exams we plan to start on section ten (Newtonmore Drive to Hendry Road roundabout) and then work from sections one to nine The Fair Isle junction (section five) will be carried out during the school holidays This will minimise disruption to school buses within Hollybrae Hollybrae residents will follow a signed diversion via Rowanbrae roundabout - see map below The road closure on Fair Isle Road will have a signed diversion along Templehall Avenue and Hendry Road - see map below All roadworks depend on the weather and might be cancelled or rescheduled if the weather is bad Notices will be placed on any affected bus stops. For more bus information please contact Stagecoach on 01592 645680 or visit www.stagecoachbus.com We understand the challenges businesses face due to road closures and other disruptions. Our InvestFife team work in partnership with Business Gateway Fife to provide practical support and guidance We're committed to helping businesses navigate difficulties and access the right resources to keep moving forward For free, impartial business support, contact FifeMeansBusiness@fife.gov.uk or for more information read our Business Development Support in Fife We'll use our social media channels and website for regular updates Road signs will be displayed at key locations to warn road users To raise any issues with the roadworks on Chapel Level, Kirkcaldy please email Cameron.Lafferty@fife.gov.uk A number of amendments to town centre parking in Kirkcaldy have been agreed by members of the Kirkcaldy Area Committee This follows a walkabout meeting with councillors to discuss existing parking restrictions in the town centre and potential changes to them From this it was concluded that some of the existing restrictions were outdated and that changing them could make better use of the road space and encourage people to enjoy the town centre for longer said: “Parking is a hot topic that many of us are contacted about as local members so it’s important we review parking restrictions to make sure they’re still fit for purpose “As well as speaking to people when we were on our walkabout we also spoke with local businesses and community groups and have listened to what they said these changes will be welcomed by residents and visitors and are more in line with their parking needs.” Providing there are no objections to these proposals it’s hoped the amendments will be in place by the end of the year Action from the Lindsays Short Course XC at Kirkcaldy two years ago (photo by Bobby Gavin) Key information for Kirkcaldy Two years have elapsed since the Lindsays Cross Country Season last headed to Dunniker Country Park in Kirkcaldy But the atmosphere will no doubt be exactly the same on Saturday for another eagerly-awaited Lindsays Short Course XC The parklands course close to Kirkcaldy High School will be well-known to many as a venue for Primary School XC Champs and this event in alternate years with Lanark with three visits since 2017 We are thrilled to have more than 1300 names on the start lists with national championship medals up for grabs over six races featuring U15 and U17 athletes and then 4k races for  Junior/Senior/Masters athletes That is a superb response once again to #LindsaysXC and the growth in this event is exemplified by the fact that both Senior races now have roughly 100 more athletes entered than they did at Kirkcaldy back in 2017 We say thanks in advance to clubs and coaches for that superb commitment to competition and of course to Kirkcaldy High School Fife AC and all our volunteers and Officials who will make the event happen Those planning to race or attend are advised to read the event information on our Event Section page (see link above) before heading to Kirkcaldy Kirkcaldy stages finale of Cross Country Team Challenge Short Course XC medals are the main focus but there are other elements at play on Saturday *Saturday’s races for Senior teams see the conclusion of the Cross Country Team Challenge and top prizes in the men’s and women’s divisions of £250 for the winning club *Kirkcaldy marks the start of the Cross Country Grand Prix for Senior individual athletes This is raced over four events and athletes will share £4000 once it concludes next spring *Scotland vest selections are imminent for the British Cross Challenge event in Liverpool on November 23 *The Lindsays Trophy league tables are on-going following Cumbernauld with the Short Course XC the second round in our competition around participation Cross Country GP for 2024-25 to start at Kirkcaldy  Enter for Kirkcaldy The Lindsays Short Course XC event returns to Fife this winter – with the races in Kirkcaldy sure to be very popular Saturday 2 November is the date for diaries and online entries are now open Entry is by individuals or via your club and we are really keen to have big fields once again at Kirkcaldy The Lindsays Short Course XC has grown significantly over the past ten years or so and there were huge numbers involved last year at Lanark Senior races at this event are over 4k and include U20 athletes and Masters These preceded on the day by the U15 races (over 2k) and the U17 races (over 3k) National championship medals for individuals and for clubs are up for grabs as agreed by the Road Running and Cross Country Commission Here’s the race schedule for Saturday 2 November More points to note for the Lindsays Short Course XC *Closing date for entries is 5pm on Thursday 17 October *Athletes must be an in-date member of scottishathletics to compete *Individual medals are awarded to the first three in each category Masters medals are awarded to the first three in each 10-year age band  There are no team medals for U20 or Masters teams Senior Women’s race start from the Lindsays Short Course XC at Lanark last year (photo by Bobby Gavin) The Courier is taking a closer look at planning applications and developments across Fife with our new regular round-up Fife Planning Ahead looks at the most interesting plans across the Kingdom This week they include the demolition of a house at Lade Braes St Andrews; a new memorial cairn to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kirkcaldy war memorial; and the conversion of a Cupar office into flats Permission has been granted for the demolition of a house within St Andrews conservation area The applicants hope the detached home at 46 Lade Braes will be replaced with a contemporary home Conservation area consent has now been granted to allow the existing building to be knocked down the replacement will be a two-storey house with basement that is sympathetic to the conservation area space for drying clothes and parking spaces The planning agent adds: “The proposal is a positive contribution to the urban fabric of St Andrews.” A memorial cairn is to be erected to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Kirkcaldy war memorial Plans by the Royal British Legion have been approved by Fife Council The stone cairn in the war memorial gardens will include a time capsule containing information provided by local schools And seven “Walking With Heroes” stepping stones bearing the names of distinguished Kirkcaldy war heroes will also be laid Kirkcaldy is thought to have Fife’s biggest war memorial following a parade to the garden from Volunteers Green According to the application on the council’s planning portal a new standard for Kirkcaldy could also be dedicated The war memorial will then be cleaned in advance of a significant remembrance parade in November A former solicitor’s office in Cupar is to be converted into two flats The ground floor of the premises at 35 Bonnygate was latterly a barbers However it has been empty for several years Fife Council planners have approved a plan to create low cost housing upstairs the ground floor will continue to be a shop The plan states the changes will not affect the exterior of the building which is within the Cupar conservation area The Glenrothes electricity supply is to be given a boost following approval of an energy storage battery box The 200 kilowatt system will be installed at Viewfield Industrial Estate AMP Clean Energy is developing similar boxes across the UK to provide a low carbon flexible store of electricity for communities It imports electricity from the network when demand is low and then exports it back during period of high demand The company says this improves reliability given the increasing demand for electricity through the use of electric vehicles and heating systems All of the stored electricity from the Glenrothes battery box will be consumed locally A cycle path and footpath near Kincardine will be closed for more than seven months during work to repair an electrical tower Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN) has been granted permission for the significant strengthening works near the town’s power station The remedial work on the shore of the Firth of Forth will last until November And a cycle route that runs from Station Road under the Clackmannanshire Bridge and towards Kilbagie will close for the duration The Fife planning portal links to all of the developments can be found here: Kirkcaldy war memorial cairn St Andrews house demolition Cupar office conversion Glenrothes battery box Kincardine electricity tower repairs Laura Muir celebrates European Indoor medals in 2017 on her arrvial back in Scotland from Belgrade (photo by Bobby Gavin) Laura Muir to land bronze medal from Euro Indoors 2015 Laura Muir will receive her latest international medal in a field in Fife tomorrow – more than nine years after the race Working with partners at European Athletics and UK Athletics scottishathletics are thrilled to be staging a special medal presentation at the Lindsays Short Course XC at Kirkcaldy Laura will be presented with a bronze medal from the 2015 European Indoors following a change to the Women’s 3000m podium at that event after a doping violation by the original gold medallist will hand over the medal to Laura after the Senior Women’s race at the Lindsays Short Course XC as we seek to right an athletics wrong (on behalf of European Athletics) The triple Olympic finalist was only 21 years of age in Prague in 2015 when finishing fourth in the Women’s 3000m final A medal at the time would have been her first significant international success Please come along to Dunniker Country Park for the Lindsays Short Course XC and support both the event and Laura’s medal moment (between 1.30pm and 2pm) Kirkcaldy event preview ‘I would like to say a massive thank you to all those involved in the process which results in the medal now being awarded to me,’ said Laura ‘I cannot emphasise or explain how much it means to the athletes to have the results rectified and the medals awarded to those who compete within the rules of our sport ‘So I am very excited to see that particular European Indoors 2015 medal at Kirkcaldy and it will have a proud place alongside my other sporting accomplishments.’ was found guilty of doping offences last year The Russian athlete was banned for four years (from September 2023) and had results expunged for a period of three years (from July 2013 to July 2016) That timespan thus covers the 2015 European Indoors and Laura now receives the newly-issued bronze medal with gold for Sviatlana Kudzelich of Belarus and silver for Maureen Koster of Holland Laura gifts spare kit to young athletes from Garscube Harriers at #LindsaysXC last year A new community led campaign to decide how £300,000 is best spent improving communities across the Kirkcaldy area has been officially launched A collaboration between Fife Council and its communities, the “You Decide” campaign is overseen by a steering group of residents from Kirkcaldy who now want to hear from local people and groups with project ideas that could benefit from the available funding Ideas for projects can be submitted via the campaign’s “Bright Ideas” application form at the You Decide/Kirkcaldy web page with the group currently finalising a series of follow up local workshops and online engagement opportunities for people to discuss and develop ideas further Applications are welcome from projects covering the priorities around People and Place in Fife Council’s current Plan 4 Kirkcaldy Area including those designed to help with the cost-of-living crisis; build community spirit; support early intervention & crisis prevention and bolster local economies and skills Projects ideas are also sought around further enhancing Kirkcaldy Town Centre and Waterfront and those helping build community spirit and improving the area’s outdoor places and spaces Applications across broader themes including health & wellbeing and green initiatives combating climate change will also be considered projects will be able to apply for funding ranging from £500 to £15,000 Deadline for applications is December 2024 with an agreed short- list of potential projects announced the following January Successful projects will then be chosen by a public vote managed by the steering group in early March All successful projects will be expected to spend any allocated funding within 12 months of receiving their grant award Kirkcaldy Area Committee Convenor said: “You Decide” provides a great opportunity for local people to get involved and make their voices heard by deciding how public money is spent on projects to make a positive difference to the communities where they live and work I look forward to seeing what projects come out of this and the positive impact they have for the Kirkcaldy area’s future.” Paul McGhie added: “Everyone on the steering group is excited and hopeful that some brilliant ideas will come forward and be developed into successful projects.” Your location helps us personalise the site for you - showing you what’s 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It provides tasty, healthy meals for our young people, while our schools are closed during the holidays. No need to book, just turn up. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also have a meal. For more help with the Cost of Living go to our.fife.scot/gethelp To view additional map options and information select the icon in the top left corner of the map A new community led steering group to oversee how £300k from Fife Council’s Community Recovery Fund (CRF) is best spent across the Kirkcaldy area is now up and running.  Part of the collaborative “You Decide” campaign between the Council and communities which gives local people a leading voice in how public money is spent on what matters to them most the group came together last month and is now seeking ideas and applications for community led projects designed to empower and benefit Kirkcaldy the group will also agree the criteria on which any funding is allocated and is currently organising a series of workshops for local people to discuss ideas and select  which projects will then go to a public vote to decide which are taken forward Applications for funding are welcome from projects covering the priorities around People and Place in Fife Council’s current Plan 4 Kirkcaldy Area including those designed to help with the cost-of-living crisis; support early intervention & crisis prevention in communities and initiatives aimed at bolstering local economies and skills Projects ideas are also sought around further enhancing Kirkcaldy Town Centre and Waterfront; those helping build a Sense of Pride Identity and Safer Communities and ideas to improve the area’s Outdoor Places and Spaces Applications across broader themes including Health & Wellbeing; Building Community Spirit and Green Initiatives combating climate change will also be considered local projects will be able to apply for funding ranging from £500 to £15,000 Commenting on the new community led campaign Kirkcaldy Area Committee  Convenor said: “You Decide” provides a great opportunity for local people to get involved and make their voices heard by deciding how public money is spent on projects they choose which are aimed at making a positive difference to the communities where they live and work “It is a wonderful example of local democracy in action; the Council working in collaboration with our communities I look forward to seeing what eventual projects come out of this and then the positive impact they will invariably have for the Kirkcaldy area’s future.” Paul McGhie added: “It is great to be involved in this initiative from the Council that gives local people and groups a chance to support and enhance their communities Everyone on the steering group is excited and hopeful that some brilliant ideas will come forward and be developed into successful projects.” Deadline for funding applications for “You Decide” is December An agreed short- list of potential projects will then be announced the following January before going to the public vote in early March with results then announced later that month All successful projects will then be expected to spend any allocated funding within 12 months of receiving their grant award Shoppers in Kirkcaldy will be able to park for up to one hour for free in the heart of the town centre from 1 October.   which will see the removal of the on-street parking charges between Kirk and Oswald’s Wynds in the Merchant’s Quarter of the town are in response to feedback from local traders and were agreed by members of the Kirkcaldy Area Committee earlier this year (June 2024) Councillor Ian Cameron said: “We’re committed to listening to what people tell us and parking is definitely a topic that many of us are contacted about as local members “We’ve introduced a number of initiatives over the last few years to encourage people back into the town centre These include discounted parking rates and discount season tickets for those who work in Kirkcaldy so I’m pleased we’re in a position to now remove the on-street parking charges right in the heart of the town centre by giving people a place to park for free for an hour it will encourage a turnover of shoppers to the high street and local businesses.” The parking charges will be removed for 18 months when it’ll be reviewed and a decision taken whether to make this a permanent change Although the parking bays will be free for one hour they will be subject to a maximum stay of 60 minutes Parking Attendants will continue to patrol the area There will be no time limits on Sunday’s For more information about parking in Kirkcaldy, including the discounted parking ticket, visit www.fife.gov.uk/parking CCGP 2024-25 R1 The Scottish Cross Country Grand Prix is up and running with athletes to share £4000 in prize-money Finishing positions at the Lindsays Short Course XC at Kirkcaldy earlier this month dictate the standings after round one Round two is coming up next Saturday when the Lindsays District XC Champs are staged at three venues – with the East at Stirling the West at Erskine and the North at Elgin the current leader is Nancy Scott of Edinburgh AC on 50 points followed by Shettleston’s Lynn McKenna on 43 and Morag Millar of Central AC on 36 points Completing the top five in the women are Kirsty Walker of Edinburgh AC (33) and Millie McClelland-Brooks of Inverclyde AC (30) the current leader is Ben Potrykus of Inverclyde AC with 50 points followed by Central AC’s Jamie Crowe on 43 and third-placed Aidan Thompson of Central Ac on 36 points Completing the top five in the men are Andrew McGill of Cambuslang Harriers (33) and Scott Stirling of Falkirk Victoria Harriers (30) Next weekend’s Lindsays District XC events will mark the halfway stage as athletes chase a slice of £2000 in each division The Inter-District XC in Glasgow in January and the Lindsays National XC in Falkirk in February complete the series