An Active Fife
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Potholes Major Issue for Council
The poor weather over the last few winters coupled with a lack of investment in Fife’s road network over a number of years has led to the roads in Lochgelly and Cardenden…
Latest Posts
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Potholes Major Issue for Council
The poor weather over the last few winters coupled with a lack of investment in Fife’s road network over a number of years has led to the roads in Lochgelly and Cardenden…
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Poor Judgement on Wind Turbine at Lochore Park
Local councillor Mark Hood has questioned the judgement of local councillors supporting proposals for a wind turbine next to Lochore Meadows Country Park. His comments followed this week’s meeting of…
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Councillor calls on property owner to state plans for premises
Cardenden councillor Mark Hood has written to the owner of a derelict shop in the village asking the owner to share with the community his plans for the shop premises….
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Police cuts risk to Fife services
Concerns were raised this week at Fife Councils Executive Committee regarding £300m of cuts in policing and the potential impact this may have in Fife. Speaking during the committee meeting…
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Councillor prises local regeneration development project
Fife councillor Mark Hood has praised the work of local volunteers and council officers who have worked on Short Term Initiatives project in Lochgelly, after it’s been short listed for…
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Councillor calls for air quality review
Local Councillor Mark Hood has called a full report to be brought to the Cowdenbeath Area Committee to review the air monitoring regime around Lochgelly. His request follows a number…
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Councillor raise’s concern on developer contributions
A Fife Labour Councillor has called on Council officers to explain how they are managing developer contributions from planning applications. The question has been made after it was discovered that local…
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Councillor Calls for Investigation into breach of tenancy claim
A Fife councillor has called for an investigation after Fife Council officers have written to a Cardenden resident claiming she was in breach of tenancy for failing to maintain her…
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Once upon a time in Fife
This is a great a great project from Theatre Workshop Scotland – Lots of local people involved
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Councillor praises money advice service and calls for more support for Fife families
A senior Fife Councillor has praised the work of Fife Council’s Money Advice service and has stressed its importance as the financial pressure on households across the Kingdom increases. Fife…
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Councillor seeks views on impact of chemical plant
Lochgelly and Cardenden councillor Mark Hood has this week launched a consultation for residents in the south side of Lochgelly to find out the views of residents towards the Mossmoran…
Opinion, Ideas and Debate
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2011 Budget Speech – Thursday 10th February 2011
Posted on February 16, 2011 | No CommentsProvost, I would like to formally move the Labour groups budget amendment for 2011/12. In moving the budget amendment I think its right that we take a moment to consider... -
Councillor calls for explanation on care home privatisation
Posted on February 2, 2011 | No CommentsLocal councillor Mark Hood has called on fellow councillor Iain Chisholm to explain his decision to vote to privatise the Care Homes in Lochgelly and Cowdenbeath to local residents. Mr... -
RtHon Gordon Brown – In discussion at the LSE
Posted on January 25, 2011 | No CommentsIf you are interested in what happened to the Global Financial system and what are the risks still posed by an unregulated global banking system. this video is worth watching…… -
Fighting for local services in Fife
Posted on January 11, 2011 | 2 Comments -
Fife Council – Budget 2011
Posted on December 6, 2010 | No CommentsFife Labour Leader, Alex Rowley, discusses some of the key issues related to next years Council budget and encourages Fifers to get involved in the debate. After you have listened... -
Call for Public Debate on Council Cuts
Posted on November 13, 2010 | No CommentsFife Labour finance spokesperson Mark Hood has entered the debate over the cuts to home help support for pensioners in Fife which are due to happen from December. Mr Hood...
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