Funding deal to keep police on beat in Levenmouth to tackle anti-social problems
An initiative aimed at tackling antisocial behaviour in the Levenmouth area will continue for another year after funding was approved.
Members of Fife Council’s Levenmouth Area Committee agreed to a contribution of £55,776 which will pay for a dedicated police officer who will help prevent antisocial behaviour.
As part of the deal, Police Scotland will also provide an officer for the team.
Community manager Dave Paterson said the provision of the two officers allows targeting of various work to deal with antisocial behaviour.
A report to councillors added: “While there have been significant improvements in terms of the perception of crime within the Levenmouth community, there are still measurable concerns in relation to anti-social behaviour.
“To overcome this Police Scotland in partnership with Improving Levenmouth Together, have successfully undertaken this initiative for the past 6 years between 2019 and 2025 inclusive.
“Feedback by local groups, members of the community and elected members have indicated that local people recognise the drop in nuisance behaviour in their area over the last few years, however we remain aware that things can and do change and we need to continue to adapt our local approach as necessary.”
Councillor, John O’Brien (Buckhaven, Methil and Wemyss Villages, SNP), was pleased to back the initiative.
“The councillors are happy you are doing all this good work,” he said. “We do not receive as many phone calls as we used to. At one time, our phones were ringing off the hook because of motorbikes etc.”
Fellow ward councillor Ken Caldwell added: “It is great to see the project is still going after about eight years. It has developed over time.”