The City of Dunfermline area covers 37.3km2 (2.7% of Fife). It has a population of 55,451 (15% of our total). The population in this area is predicted to increase 29% by 2036 however, in the same period, the number of older people is set to increase by 69%, from 8,936 to15,102.
The population has grown significantly in a short time and there is local concern that this could lead to a less connected community. And the ageing profile of the population raises concerns about primary care services. The main priority identified was promoting business and tourism; making the most of existing potential.
People particularly want to see improvements in: work and economy; traffic and parking.
Read the full report from the City of Dunfermline local strategic assessment
The Plan 4 Dunfermline was approved at Local Area Committee in May 2019.
Click here to view the Plan 4 Dunfermline.
Community Led Action Plans
The Coalfields Regeneration Trust have worked with communities to develop and implement local plans through their coalfields-community-futures programme. To find out more about these please check out the plan for your area and get further information on how to get involved.
- Abbeyview Community Action Plan 2018 - 2023
- Touch Community Action Plan 2018 - 2023
- Brucefield Community Action Plan 2020 - 2025
- Kingseat Community Action Plan 2020 - 2025
Know City of Dunfermline Area
Key research reports about the area:
- Fife Strategic Assessment 2024
- City of Dunfermline Area Profile
- Our Place Fife 2023
- Fife Local Area Economic Profiles 2022-23
- City of Dunfermline Area Local Strategic Assessment (2022)
Find out more at know.fife.scot