David Ross

Tom Arthur, Minister for Business and Fair Work, second right, being welcomed to the Scotland’s Towns Conference at The Adam Smith Theatre in Kirkcaldy by, from left, Fife Council Leader Cllr David Ross, STP Chief Officer Kimberley Guthrie and Chair of STP, Professor Leigh Sparks | Pic Sandy Young Photography

‘Towns are backbone of Scottish economy’ message at key Kirkcaldy conference

Fife Council leader David Ross | Pic: Fife Free Press

‘Stick within budget’ call to Fife Council chiefs as demand for services grows

Fife Council leader David Ross (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Council continues with commitment to community wealth building

Councillors have expressed concern at the rise in antisocial behaviour involving e-bikes and e-scooters.

Councillors warn illegal e-bikes and e-scooters are ‘getting out of hand’

The new look playpark at Riverside Park, Glenrothes | Pic: Fife Council

Park project recognition as major conference comes to Kirkcaldy

Councillors David Ross and Craig Walker.

Cross-party group to consider council position on Programme for Change plans

Councillor David Ross has expressed concerns over public sector reform plans (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Fife Council leader expresses concerns over public sector reform plans

Cllr Kathleen Leslie and Cllr Craig Walker | Pic Contributed

Fife SNP ‘making something out of nothing’ claim over criticism of councillor

David Graham's conviction sparked the call for a review (Pics: Submitted)

Action on council safeguarding policies after jailing of disgraced David Graham

David Graham's conviction sparked the call for a review (Pics: Submitted)

David Graham fall-out: Fife Council to strengthen sexual harassment reporting

The Eden campus at Guardbridge (Pic: Submitted)

£9million boost in funding pledge for new project at Fife university campus

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Kirkcaldy to host Scotland’s Towns Conference 2026

ExonMobile Chemical plant at Mossmorran (Pic: TSPL)

Mossmorran: council confirms interest in site and demolition timescale

The scene of the blaze at Ladybank (Pic courtesy @DvdHmlt/PA Wire)

Ladybank fire: council leader’s praise for staff after major blaze

An artist's impression of the Kinghorn development.

£5million housing development in Kinghorn halted as developer ceases trading

Dozens of properties in West Wemyss were affected by the eviction notices (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

West Wemyss: Fife Council & Scottish Government buy out properties
Tenants in a Fife village facing the threat of mass eviction have been given a lifeline after the Scottish Govenment, and Fife Council, agreed to buy the homes.
Allan Crow

The future shape of the town centre sits at the heart of the framework (Pic: Kirsty Anderson / Collective Architecture)

Kirkcaldy’s £20million at heart of much bigger picture as framework takes shape

The scene of the blaze at Ladybank (Pic courtesy @DvdHmlt/PA Wire)

Ladybank fire: residents urged to limit time outdoors eight days after blaze

The derelict site of the former Postings Shopping Centre has become a free-for-all car park (Pic: Fife Free Press)

How makeshift carpark on derelict Postings site left councillors with an issue

The new Council Tax charges come into effect from next month (Pic: Submitted)

Council Tax: what you will pay after Fife’s 5% rise comes into effect

Cllr David Ross and Cabinet Secretary for education, Jenny Gilruth MSP

EIS strike: council leader calls for Jenny Gilruth to be sacked

The first images of the masterplan were revealed at two busy drop-in events in Kirkcaldy (Pic: Collective Architecture)

Kirkcaldy’s £20million: SNP push for detail on how town centre pot will be spent

The new portal can speed up applications, offer wider support, and reach more residents. (Pic: Fife Councl)

New online portal for Fifers to get quicker financial support

David Graham's conviction sparked the call for a review (Pics: Submitted)

David Graham: report published into complaint against jailed politician

David Ross steered the minority Labour administration's budget through today's debate (Pics: Submitted)

Fife Council budget: 5% Council Tax rise among lowest in Scotland

Love Oor Lang Toun delivered a document which reimagined the use of a number of High Street properties (Pic: Submitted)

Councillors’ concerns put question mark over future of Love Oor Lang Toun group

David Ross will present Labour's budget proposal (Pic: Submitted)

Fife Council budget: Labour’s 'modest’ Council Tax rise to protect services
Council Tax is set to go up by five per cent in Fife which will be “amongst the lowest” increases in Scotland.
Clare Buchanan, Local Democracy Reporter

The budget will be set at a meeting at Fife House (Pic: Fife Council)

Fife Council budgets: 5% Council Tax rise on cards as party’s unveil priorities

Valley Gardens in Kirkcaldy is on the list for repairs (Pic: Submitted)

£1.5m road improvements for Kirkcaldy – this is where the money will be spent

The first images of the masterplan were revealed at two busy drop-in events in Kirkcaldy (Pic: Collective Architecture)

Kirkcaldy’s £20million: why contentious masterplan needs to pass the ‘Amby Test’

The first images of changing Kirkcaldy town centre sparked a huge debate (Pic:L Collective Architecture)

Kirkcaldy £20million: council pledge as petition brands projects ‘nonsense’

Over 3000 Fifers have taken part in a consultation on the region’s spending priorities (Pic: Fife Council)

Thousands of Fifers have say in budget & outline their priorities for spending

Decommissioning work has started at Fife Ethylene Plant (Pic: Dave Scott)

Mossmorran: decommissioning work starts as task force meets to support workers

Fife Council is to hold drop-in sessions on proposals for Kirkcaldy High Street and waterfront following announcement of £20m from UK Government in autumn budget. (Pic: Fife Council)

Drop-in sessions about what's next for Kirkcaldy town centre and waterfront

The list included (clockwise from left) the Glebe Park Centre in Kirkcaldy, Woodside Hall in Glenrothes, and Cardenden's Corrie Centre (Pic: Submitted)

‘Unacceptable’ bid to offload Fife community centres is put on hold

Fife Council is asking residents for their views on how its budget should be spent.

Time is running out to have your say on Fife Council spending

News of the funding has been welcomed by Fife Council.

Fife Council leader welcomes news of Pride in Place funding for communities

This closure will put more than 400 jobs at risk

Mossmorran: more than half of workforce is local

This closure will put more than 400 jobs at risk

Mossmorran closure: taskforce sets plans for meeting with focus on workforce

An aerial view of Kirkcaldy town centre and waterfront set for a major transformation (Pic: Fife Council)

Chancellor hands Kirkcaldy town centre £20million to start transformation

A call has been made to pause the closure of Fife Ethylene Plant in February. (Pic: TSPL)

Mossmorran: summit call to pause closure to find buyer and support 400 workers

Local politicians have expressed their concerns over the news that ExxonMobil is to close its Fife Ethylene Plant in February. (Pic: TSPL)

'Deep concern' and 'disappointment' as politicians react to Mossmorran closure

Removing derelict buildings and create new opportunities for investors forms part of the masterplan and work ahs started to tear down the Esplanade multi-storey car parks (Pic: Fife Council)

Kirkcaldy to hit £20million funding jackpot for town centre transformation

Councillors are to go back and get more feedback before making a final decision (Pic: Lisa Ferguson)

20mph limit: Kirkcaldy councillors put decision on hold after poor response

Councillor David Ross, Fife Council (Pic: Submitted)

New £6.45million Kirkcaldy development to replace children’s home

Councillor David Ross, Fife Council (Pic: Submitted)

Fife Council: leader’s fury at ‘dirty politics’ as SNP bid to oust him

David Graham's conviction sparked the call to remove council leader David Ross, which will be debated this week (Pics: Submitted)

‘Democratic farce’ – SNP ramps up heat ahead of bid to oust Fife Council leader

David Graham is led away from Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court after being jailed for his offences (Pics: Submitted)

Bid to oust Fife Council leader over handling of sex offender councillor

Seizures of illicit tobacco (Pic: Submitted)

Two officers to lead Fife’s bid to crackdown on illicit tobacco trade

Cameron Bridge Station in Leven (Pic: Fife Free Press)

Fife rail network: more trains and electrification of lines inkey announcement

An aerial view of Kirkcaldy town centre and waterfront set for a major transformation (Pic: Fife Council)

Kirkcaldy town centre: forging masterplan out of vibrant ideas

Kirkcaldy is one of only three towns to get priority access to the £240m funding pot (Pic: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Kirkcaldy funding: new survey to capture views on multi-million £ investment

The 20mph limit is on hold pending a wider consultation (Pic: Submitted)

Kirkcaldy 20mph limits on hold as councillors look to get public views

The Kinship care event took place on the Links in Burntisland (Pic: Fife Council)

Hundreds of Fife kinship carers enjoy special anniversary event

Kirkcaldy High Street is set to get a multi-million £ shot in the arm (Pic: Scott Louden)

Kirkcaldy town centre set for game-changing multi-million £ investment

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