Leuchars Community Council Newsletter

Leuchars Community Council Supports Local Initiatives

Grants and Community Projects in Focus

Leuchars Community Council is delighted to announce its continued support for local projects and initiatives that bring our community closer together and enhance our shared spaces.

Grants for Vibrant Community Activities

Recently, we have provided four grants to support a variety of activities across Leuchars:

·      Fun Day in August: A day filled with fun and entertainment for all ages, designed to strengthen community bonds and celebrate the spirit of Leuchars. The Fun Day is being organised by Leuchars Station.

·      BBQ at St. Athernase Church: Supporting a BBQ event at one of the community’s most cherished landmarks, bringing neighbours together for good food and camaraderie.

·      Lunch Box Initiative at the Local Primary School: A project to order a lunch box trolley.

·      Bright Horizons Nursery a grant for a bench in their grounds.

Preserving Our Heritage

In addition to supporting community events, Leuchars Community Council has funded the professional cleaning of the village's iconic stone signs. These signs are an important part of our heritage and serve as welcoming markers for residents and visitors alike. Their refreshed appearance reflects our pride in the village and commitment to preserving its charm.

Looking Ahead

Leuchars Community Council remains dedicated to fostering community spirit and improving the quality of life for everyone in the area. We encourage residents to share ideas for future projects and events that help celebrate and support our vibrant community.

Stay tuned for updates and upcoming events through our website www.leucharscc.org.uk  - 

Your Leuchars Community Council Team

Fife Parking Fines Increase

Fixed Penalty Notices or parking fines as they are commonly known will be increasing across the whole of Fife with effect from 1st July 2025. They are rising by £40 to £100. Further details of the increase can be found on the Fife Council website link below.

Tentmuir Car Park Increase

We have received a letter from Forestry and Land Scotland regarding an increase in price for parking at Tentsmuir, coming into effect in a few weeks time the price will go from £2 to park all day to £4, double the cost (a hefty increase). They are also putting in a new barrier. Existing annual parking pass holders will be issued with a replacement pass card prior to the new barrier system being installed. Please click on the link below for full details.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Strategic Plan

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have produced a Strategic Plan for 2025-28 and are seeking views from interested parties via their website on the draft. The closing date for providing feedback is 2nd April 2025. 

Free Period Products in Fife

Free Period Product Initiative which is Fife Council run and Scottish Government Funded. This initiative is for EVERYONE who lives, works in or is visiting Fife.

You can find more information on the initiative here:

https://www.fife.gov.uk/freeperiod

We have a pickup service (from Fife Council buildings or some 3rd sector organisations-map available on web page above) and home delivery service for individuals. The home delivery service can be accessed directly from this link:

https://www.heygirls.co.uk/fife-council-home-packs/

Local Bird Boxes

We received funding for improving the environment around Leuchars and from that grant we commissioned several bird boxes to be built by St Andrews Mens Sheds. Volunteers have now placed these around the village. Thanks to all concerned.

No excuses for dog fouling

Based on feedback we received over several years about dog fouling in Leuchars, we used part of the environmental improvement grant to purchase a vandal proof ‘Dog Poo Bag’ dispenser near the entrance to Meadow Park. Thanks to Sean Elder for arranging for its’ installation and filling the dispenser with bags. If you are taking your dog for a walk and have forgotten a bag please use the dispenser. Thanks.