Fife Council

Fife Council's Planning, Climate & Sustainability Service has achieved national recognition at the Royal Town Planning Institute Scotland's national planning awards this week.

Housing services in Glenrothes are helping more people access homes and supporting tenants across the area, while continuing to respond to high demand and rising needs, Fife Council has revealed. A new update report to the Glenrothes Area Committee highlights steady progress across a range of housin

A £5.4 million affordable housing development in Kinghorn has been left partially finished after the contractor appointed to deliver it entered liquidation. Glenesk Homes Ltd, a Dundee-based firm incorporated in 2019, was appointed by Fife Council to build 25 two-bedroom flats on Burntisland R

Councillors in North East Fife have welcomed a new Anti‑Poverty report and approved how funding will be spent in 2026/27, alongside a new three‑year Rural Poverty Plan running from 2026 to 2029.

Fife Council is set to expand its housing provision in Coaltown of Wemyss through the proposed purchase of 14 new build houses at the new Castle Park development. The houses, which include a mix of two and three-bedroom properties, will provide much-needed accommodation for families in the Levenmout

Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee has approved plans to purchase a number of homes to help prevent tenants from becoming homeless. Councillors agreed that the council purchase 26 homes across West Wemyss, Coaltown of Wemyss and Denbeath, helping to protect tenants at risk of losing their homes.

People across Fife who are currently homeless, or who have experienced homelessness in the past, are being encouraged to take part in a new survey to help shape future homelessness services.

Councillors have agreed funding to continue supporting a wide range of community activities and services across the Cowdenbeath area.

A new 58-home community in Glenrothes marks the latest milestone in Fife Council's Affordable Housing Programme, delivered by main contractor Robertson Partnership Homes. Viewfield Park continues Robertson and Fife Council’s long-standing partnership, transforming a brownfield site that had la

Fife Council is set to progress the delivery of 56 new-build council houses in Boreland, Kirkcaldy, following a decision taken by councillors this week.

Fife Council has agreed a rent increase of 5.5% for council houses from April 2026, adding £5.09 a week to the average rent cost.  The same increase will apply to garages, lockups, and temporary accommodation. The increase will mean Fife Council's average weekly rent will be £97.73

Fife Council has agreed its budget for 2026/27, setting out plans to protect vital services, support vulnerable residents and invest in local priorities across the Kingdom.

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has selected Fife artist Ian Moir to design and deliver a new public artwork at the company’s Castle Park development in Coaltown of Wemyss. Fife Council’s housing spokesperson, Cllr Judy Hamilton, joined Persimmon Homes North Scotland head of customer care

Fife Council is asking people to report anyone they see sleeping rough by using a simple online form.

Màiri McAllan has said Fife Council is "leading the way" in tackling the housing emergency. The housing secretary met with John Mills, Fife Council head of housing; Councillor David Ross, Fife Council leader; Councillor Judy Hamilton, Fife Council housing spokesperson; and Gavin Smith, servic