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Danyel VanReenen

Local Democracy Reporter

Latest articles from Danyel VanReenen

The new licence scheme is bad news for B&B owners, according to industry experts.

Fear that B&B and guest house licence scheme will drive hosts out of business
"There will be a loss of tourist accommodation and the ones that remain will put up their prices. We think it’s a mistake all around.

Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline. NHS Fife say their building maintenance backlog tops £100m.

NHS Fife's maintenance backlog for their buildings tops £100m

“We are going to make do with what we have and maintain rather than rebuild while trying to make sure our properties are safe and fit for purpose."

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NHS Fife has reported an £11m overspend for the first four months of the financial year.

NHS Fife is overspent by £11m just four months into financial year
"It’s not an easy position, it’s not a happy position to be in but we’ve got to be realistic about what the task ahead is."

NHS Fife has reported an £11m overspend for the first four months of the financial year.

NHS Fife is overspent by £11m just four months into financial year
"It’s not an easy position, it’s not a happy position to be in but we’ve got to be realistic about what the task ahead is."

Councillor Graeme Downie is Fife Council's new health spokesperson.

Health change as West Fife councillor replaces colleague accused of sex offences
“We’re seeing issues with alcohol and drugs across Scotland and across Fife so I’m really looking forward to getting into that."

Former Fife councilor Linda Holt has been censured for 'aggressive' and 'inappropriate' conduct.

Former Tory councillor censured for 'aggressive' and 'inappropriate' behaviour
The report and censure, a formal recording of the Standards Commission's "severe and public disapproval" of her conduct, was submitted to Fife Council.

The cost of Fife Council's maintenance backlog for their buildings is 'north of £300m'.

Maintenance backlog for Fife Council buildings will cost 'north of £300 million'

“If I totalled up the level of current backlog maintenance, I would end up with a telephone number in terms of the size. It's sitting north of £300 million."

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Six electric vehicle charging points will be installed outside Dobbies Garden Centre.

Dobbies go green with new electric vehicle charging points

Gridserve Sustainable Energy Ltd got the go-ahead from Fife Council to add them to the car park at Whimbrel Place.

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There are plans to knock down a derelict pub and replace it with six new flats.

Plans to demolish derelict pub and build six new flats

The pub has been empty since 2019 and could now be demolished, if Fife Council agree.

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Fife Council is struggling to find suitable accommodation for people who are homeless. (Image: Fife Council)

Fife Council failing to provide suitable accommodation for homeless people

Fife Council is “regularly” breaching one of the Scottish Government’s housing requirements as it struggles to cope with temporary housing demands due to increases in levels of homelessness.

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