Fife 'Shouldn't Be Left Behind' On National Planning

Fife could miss out on vital infrastructure spending - and council leaders are trying to make sure the Kingdom's voice is heard.

They've written to the region's MSPs and the chairs of Holyrood committees to make sure Fife's industry and tourism economies aren't bypassed in the National Planning Framework.

Council leader David Ross says renewables are likely to drive Fife forward in years to come - and improving the A92 is a priority.

He said: "We are disappointed the council – Scotland’s third largest local authority – was not invited to give oral evidence at any of the committees scrutinising the proposed framework.

“Fife pans the city regions of Edinburgh and Dundee but the council feels the draft framework doesn’t give enough weight to our place at the heart of the manufacturing, engineering, renewables and tourism sector.

“The council would also like clarity on how national proposals will be prioritised and who will be responsible for implementing and resourcing the plans. We believe it is important to be clear about how, where, and when infrastructure will be developed to support growth.

“Fife Council wants to play its part in national infrastructure and economic growth therefore it’s vital that we raise the council’s concerns and ensure the Kingdom and its people can benefit from future planning, investment and infrastructure decisions.”