Welcome

Taking part in the Scotland Charrette series put Lochgelly firmly on the international stage.  It was one of only three schemes in Scotland to be part of the series, and the only one led by its local authority.  The final Charrette report was published in October 2010 and Fife Council is committed to seeing the plans for Lochgelly develop into reality.

The Charrette considered the future of the whole of Lochgelly and the outcomes include a long-term sixty year strategy for the growth of the town alongside shorter term projects.  Although work is continuing on the longer-term vision, a project group is now in place to move forward a series of short-term projects including:

• ‘Art in Shop Windows’ – enhancing empty properties through vinyls, some designed by school children
• Enhancement of Lochgelly Centre as a main entrance to Lochgelly and consider proposals for town art
• Landscaping to gap site between business incubator units and Miners’ Institute
• Conducting feasibility study for a coffee shop situated at Miners Square
• Perception study (see News and Views)

Andres Duany said: “If we put the right elements in place, every change that happens will make things better.  You have to take care of this place and set it up so it gets better over time.”

We’ll be updating the website regularly as well as running features in the Central Fife Times over the next few months.  We’d love to hear your views!