HILL of Beath residents have said they will block access to a farmer's field used for dumping waste as patience wears thin.

A public meeting at the village's community centre on Friday attracted around 40 concerned residents and was attended by Fife Council officials as well as representatives from SEPA and Police Scotland.

Also there was West Fife farmer, John Wilson, who was given the chance to address concerns.

Among gripes brought up by residents was the state of the road and concerns over what was actually contained in the field, as well as the hours which lorries were able to enter the site.

A previous public meeting in August had been attended by John Wilson's son, however, there was anger that 'promises made then had not been kept'.

Councillor Alex Campbell expressed his disappointment that this had not happened.

"At the last meeting, Mr Wilson's son agreed to fix the fence and he agreed to wash the road properly and adhere to working times and completion date," he said.

"We have to look how we are going forward with this. We need to get an action plan in place so issues are resolved."

Commitments requested included fixing a fence, washing and brushing the road, sticking to specific working times and reducing dust levels.

"You have let the people of Hill of Beath down. We are asking you to adhere to the conditions made at our last meeting, if that is not done, we will be at the gates and blocking any of the lorries from getting in."

Fellow councillor Darren Watt called on Fife Council, SEPA and Police Scotland to start afresh and make efforts to ensure conditions are met.

Mr Wilson gave his assurances that the conditions, which would include the introduction of a gate aimed at controlling access, will be adhered to.