Carpets piled over 30 feet high over a 50m x 20m area at the entrance to a former munitions depot are ‘a complete eyesore and poses a risk of contamination and must be dealt with’ according to Fife Council leader. The area concerned at the entrance to […]
Author: Alex Rowley
Down on the allotment
This spell of warm weather is helping the plants and the weeds grow on the Kelty allotments with many growers taking advantage to get the weeding done. Some are even starting to use their first crop of potatoes which is really great given the price of […]
Well done to gala organisers
This years gala and coal race was amongst the best in many years with thousands of people lining the streets of Kelty for the races and gala parade. The park was also buzzing with activity including the 7s football tournament which is proving to […]
Renewal of motorway fence still not completed
Lochs Cllr Alex Rowley has once again been taken up the case and is asking Transport Scotland to complete the renewal of the motorway fence at Kelty. Mr Rowley said; “I have campaigned for a number of years to get the motorway fence between the village and the M90 […]
Labours commitment to apprenticeships being
THE Fife Youth Job Contract, Fife’s response to high levels of unemployment in 16 to 24 year olds was launched this weekend at the Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline by Fife Council leader Alex Rowley. A massive £5 million fund has been allocated by Fife Council to deliver up to 600 apprenticeships over […]
Get involved in shaping the new Kelty Community Centre
‘The case for a new facility for the village is overwhelming’ Alex Rowley A consultation is to take place over the next few weeks so that everyone in the village can get involved and have a say on what facilities should be in a new community centre […]
Willie Clarke – A Tribute – 40 Years A Councillor
Fife Council this weekend hosted an event in recognition of Councillor Willie Clarke and his 40 years as an elected councillor. I was privileged to be able to deliver a tribute to this remarkable man. Willie Clarke – A Tribute Lord Lieutenant, Provost, distinguish guests, ladies and gentlemen, and […]
Questions raised over mining operations in Fife
The Leader of Fife Council, Alex Rowley, has this week said there are many unanswered questions around the operation and future development of opencast sites in Fife where the current owners have gone into receivership. […]
Success for Kelty at Loch Leven Pipe Band Contest
The competitive season has got off to a good start for Kelty and Blairadam Pipe Band as they picked up first prise for Novice Juveniles at the Loch Level Pipe Band contest held this weekend in Kinross. There was an extra bonus when the band unexpectedly picked up […]
Grow you own fruit and veg
Get an allotment If you are interesting in a bit of gardening and growing healthy fruit and veg then there is still time to get yourself an allotment or even half and get fit whilst enjoying the outdoors and eating the best of veg that you know is free from things you don’t want to be in your food. […]
