The Levenmouth Blueprint – Keavy O’Neill, Transport Scotland Rail Technology Magazine 30.10.19 The Levenmouth railway link will deliver substantial social benefits and societal opportunities, unlocking access to cultural activities and…
In the December issue of The Railway Magazine Graeme Pickering looks at two reopening proposals in Scotland which could again connect the conurbation of LevenMouth, the university town of St…
As part of the Strategic Assessment and Local Community Planning process, local people across Fife were asked to consider aspects of the physical and social environment where they live and…
Edinburgh City Council Chief Executive Andy Kerr believes the capital will increase its population by 50% over the next 30 years. “The biggest strategic issue” facing Edinburgh was not attracting…
On April 23rd the Levenmouth Rail campaign invited pupils from the local schools and college to mark Scotland’s ‘Year of young people 2018’ to “Walk the Line”. They were accompanied…
Delighted to announce that Fife Council Policy and Coordination Committee have just agreed unanimously to continue with the rail concession scheme for older people.
This was a cross party agreement so thanks to all the councillors involved.
First delivery of sleepers for our line.
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The next phase of our consultation on improving walking, cycling & wheeling in Levenmouth is now underway.
Have your say on segregated cycle & footpaths along some of the busier routes in the area.
Closing date for feedback is 25 April 2021.
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Please make people aware of the increased risk as our new line continues construction
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Weekly Update @ 2nd May: The Campaign has always justified itself as being much more than a mere transport project. Lagging regeneration efforts to tackle decades of relative decline and increasing relative deprivation required a significant strategic boost which the railway’s return offers. However, the return of rail services will not themselves be transformational but should act as a welcome and much-needed catalyst for other developments and perhaps in perceptions and ambition around the area.
The Scottish Government recognised this by providing the £5 million additional funding, matched by the same Fife Council contribution, to support related developments as Levenmouth Reconnected. At the LMRC hustings of Scottish Parliamentary candidates held online this week, the historic opportunity the rail link presents was widely recognised, with tourism potential highlighted in particular, as was the awareness that regeneration will require much more than the £10 million budget. The River Leven programme has similar potential to support and extend this impact.
Recent improvements approved for Leven town centre, funded under a separate scheme, show that the catalyst effect may already be working although additional private investment needs to be attracted. Community representatives from the different constituent areas that comprise Levenmouth recognise that, while Leven prom and town centre might be the deserving focus of such investments, the hard-pressed secondary centres such as Buckhaven and Methil should not be overlooked when resources are allocated.
The next LMRC online meeting is on Tuesday 25th May. More information tel 07903366529, email info@levenmouth.co.uk or check our facebook pages.
Fife councillors team up with street cleaners for 'deep clean' of high street
Leven high street is set to undergo a 'deep clean' as lockdown eases in Fife from Monday.Maybe a deep clean of the coastal path would be better. Unless you like walking up to your arsenal in poo bags.
In one of very few public events held in connection with the upcoming Scottish Parliamentary elections, LMRC held a hustings on zoom. Six candidates from contesting parties took part in the discussions (which included 5 and 2 minute presentations, plus Q&A, following by livelier interaction).
The Campaign's success in reinstating the line was significantly facilitated by unanimous cross-party co-operation and the same approach will be required to exploit the opportunity the return of trains brings to Levenmouth.
Among the many issues arising was the apparently higher priority given to tourism development across the board as an economic driver and the need to move more goods traffic onto rail. It was accepted that the £10 million Levenmouth Reconnected funding available to support rail-related development represents only a small proportion of total resources needed for the area's regeneration. How this will be allocated, whether mainly on physical infrastructure or other human development (such as skills training) remains to be decided.
Thanks to all who participated and especially the candidates. Good luck in the election
We're having a Zoom hustings on Tuesday 28th for Levenmouth candidates. It will deal only with local issues including transport, community development and what the priorities be for the Blueprint £10m spending.
Each candidate will speak for max 5 minutes then take questions from the public. Starts 18.15 for. 18.30 to 20.30
Topic: LMRC Monthly Meeting Election Special
Time: Apr 27, 2021 18:30 London
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