Help shape Dunfermline’s future

Big changes are coming to Dunfermline - and your voice matters!

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The Dunfermline New City Assembly is a new project that brings together local people, community groups and organisations to talk about the future of our city. It’s a chance for everyone to have a say in what Dunfermline should look like in the years ahead.

This initiative is led by the Electoral Reform Society Scotland, Fife Council and the Scottish Government, working in partnership with the community. Together, we’re creating a Citizens’ Assembly; a group of local people who will help set priorities and guide decisions.

Citizens’ Assemblies are a powerful way for communities to shape what matters most to them. This pilot project is part of a wider effort to give people more say in local democracy.

You can get involved by signing the Dunfermline Declaration - it’s a simple way to show your support and add your voice to the conversation.

Visit dunfermlineassembly.org to learn more and sign the declaration.

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Dunfermline New City Assembly gathered over three weekends at the beginning of 2026. It brought together local residents to explore ideas and shape a shared vision for the city’s future.

The Assembly has now agreed a set of recommendations and on Wednesday 11 March 2026, presented these to City of Dunfermline Area Committee.

Dunfermline New City Assembly recommendations are:

Provide support and facilities for young people to find and explore new skills, opportunities and entertainment within the city centre (100% support)
Develop and disseminate a Dunfermline App that caters to residents first (100% support)
Create a clear communications strategy for all, including digital, physical and relational methods (100% support)
Involve local residents in decision-making and communicate well about plans for development (97% support)
Create a cleaner, greener, safer and more welcoming city centre with a unique and distinctive identity drawing on our history and cultural heritage (97% support)
Create a clear strategy to capitalise on its rich history and heritage (97% support)
Have a green, reliable and integrated transport network connecting local residents to both the city centre and the outside world (97% support)
Bring citizens together to build inclusive communities through greater engagement, communication, understanding and actions (97% support)
Revise its policies to stimulate the setting up and sustaining of independent businesses (93% support)
Provide more activities and events that involve all residents within KY11, KY12 and KY4 (90% support)
Provide career and employability support to grow the local job market (90% support)
Produce a monthly flyer on what’s happening (84% support)