Community body My Cowdenbeath CIC has launched a survey to gather local views on the closure of the ExxonMobil plant at Mossmorran. The survey is open now and will close on 19th December 2025, allowing locals to have their say on the closure, the impact on the local community and how both the UK andContinueContinue reading “Community must have a voice in Mossmorran talks”
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‘Cowdenbeath needs investment for growth’ – our calls to UK and Scottish Governments on Mossmorran
The resident-led community group, My Cowdenbeath, has written to the UK and Scottish Governments to seek urgent investment in growth for the area, following ExxonMobil’s announcement they are to close the Mossmorran plant. Shell’s Fife NGL Plant is apparently unaffected by the Exxon announcement at this time, but reportedly up to 400 jobs could beContinueContinue reading “‘Cowdenbeath needs investment for growth’ – our calls to UK and Scottish Governments on Mossmorran”
Statement: Exxon Mossmorran Closure
Stuart Duffy, Director at community-led regeneration group My Cowdenbeath said: “We’re shocked by this news and there will be a huge ripple effect as a result of Exxon’s decision today. “Firstly we send our thoughts to those workers affected by the sudden announcement of this closure of the plant, both as Exxon workers but alsoContinueContinue reading “Statement: Exxon Mossmorran Closure”
Area Transport Plan ‘lacks ambition’ say Cowdenbeath development group
My Cowdenbeath CIC have submitted their response to a vital plan for the area’s transport developments over the next decade, saying the Council plan “lacks ambition and doesn’t address the needs of local people”. Fife Council is consulting on the Draft Area Transport Plan 2025-35, with locals invited to have their say on a numberContinueContinue reading “Area Transport Plan ‘lacks ambition’ say Cowdenbeath development group”
CAIRN CELEBRATES HUGE CONTRIBUTION OF NCB CENTRAL WORKSHOPS ENGINEERING PAST
A specially built commemorative cairn has been unveiled to mark the enormous contribution of workers at the former NCB Central Workshops in Cowdenbeath over 100 years. The cairn stands proudly on the site of the former industrial base in Seco Place and was officially revealed to the public on Saturday 28th June. Piped from theContinueContinue reading “CAIRN CELEBRATES HUGE CONTRIBUTION OF NCB CENTRAL WORKSHOPS ENGINEERING PAST”
INVITE: Tribute to engineering past to be unveiled
When: 1pm, Saturday 28th June 2025 Where: Gather at ‘Be’ sign across from Partners, walk to Seco Place ************ A special tribute to Cowdenbeath’s engineering history is set to be unveiled on Saturday 28th June in a town centre ceremony. A memorial cairn is to be unveiled celebrating the achievements and contribution of the workersContinueContinue reading “INVITE: Tribute to engineering past to be unveiled”
CHRISTMAS FAYRE WITH SOME SOUL
There was plenty festive cheer in Cowdenbeath on Saturday with local singers Soul Accord joining My Cowdenbeath for their annual Christmas Fayre at the Masonic Hall. Ladies from the singing group brought lots of smiles with their Christmas songs, bringing some extra sparkle to the event. The group, which meets weekly in the Trinity ChurchContinueContinue reading “CHRISTMAS FAYRE WITH SOME SOUL”
ANTI-DRINK SPIKING KITS ROLL OUT ACROSS CENTRAL FIFE
More than 40,000 people in the Cowdenbeath Area are now safer in pubs and clubs thanks to the introduction of anti-spiking tests by development group My Cowdenbeath. Supported by funding from Fife Council’s Cowdenbeath Area committee, seventeen bars and venues in the area now carry test kits and anti-spiking resources. In the year to AprilContinueContinue reading “ANTI-DRINK SPIKING KITS ROLL OUT ACROSS CENTRAL FIFE”
POPULAR INDOOR MARKET SET TO CONTINUE
A new small business indoor market is set to continue following a successful pilot in September, organised by My Cowdenbeath. The monthly market, held in the Masonic Hall in Stenhouse Street, will return between 1pm and 4pm on Saturday 26th October, Saturday 30th November and Saturday 14th December. Space for around a dozen traders andContinueContinue reading “POPULAR INDOOR MARKET SET TO CONTINUE”
VOTE NOW – Action Plan needs your input
Cowdenbeath’s local residents are being encouraged to grab the opportunity to vote on a number of proposed improvements and potential community projects. Development group, My Cowdenbeath, are leading the creation of a new Community Action Plan for 2025-30 and are encouraging locals to take part before the vote closes on 31st October. The vote canContinueContinue reading “VOTE NOW – Action Plan needs your input”
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