AT the March meeting of Lochgelly Community Council, councillors called for action to be taken on the old Fab Tek premises in the town's Hall Street.

Community council members highlighted that there have been a number of complaints made about the buildings which have fallen into a complete state of disrepair over a number of years and are now considered a complete eyesore. Roof structures have been falling in, drain pipes spew water all over the streets and land surrounding the building, and it has to be considered a serious risk to the health and well-being of people.

Community Council Secretary, Stevie Murray, said: “With all the work being done to regenerate this area of the town, including the new houses being built, the development of the town house, the plans for St. Andrews church and of course the efforts being made to make the Public Park a visually more attractive place that is enjoyed all year round we need something done about these buildings.”

Stevie went on: “A few years ago there were plans to develop the area into a shopping centre, however these fell through.

"Perhaps Fife Council need to look at transferring the land from industrial usage to residential.

"This would certainly open up new opportunities to continue with the positive work being done.”

Councillor Mark ood, who attended the Community Council meeting, agreed that action needed to be taken: “The Community Council have been raising the issues about derelict buildings, including the one in Hall Street, for a number of years.

"It is great that the Cowdenbeath Area Committee agreed to support the call to deal with the old water tower in Stewart Crescent and I will be asking them to take a similar view on the former Fabtek buildings. I plan to raise this with officers as soon as possible.”