Fife Council

03/11/2026

🚵‍♀️ The new mountain bike trails at Lochore Meadows are now open! We can't wait to see riders enjoying them. Ride safe and have fun! 💚

02/11/2026

Did you know we hold monthly fostering pop-ups at Cupar Library and Duloch Library? They're on the first Tuesday of each month (i.e. tomorrow, 3 November) from 9.30am-12.30pm.

You can chat about all things fostering, like what it's like, the process to becoming one, who can foster (hint: anyone), etc. in-person with one of our Fife Council Fostering colleagues, who can answer any questions you have.

Pop by and say hi tomorrow morning or catch them next month or at our monthly fostering webinars for more info about becoming a foster carer.

02/11/2026

As we move into the colder months, brown (food and garden waste) bins are now being collected every four weeks until March.

We want to help local people recycle right. Brown bins are for organic waste only, so please separate all food from packaging.

✅ Use your brown bin for:
- Food waste - all cooked or raw food
- Organic garden waste - weeds, leaves, grass cuttings, twigs and compost

❌ Please remember - NO:
- Food packaging
- Plastic bags
- Plant pots
- Pet waste
- Glass
- Rubble

Recycling your food waste helps cut the amount of waste going into your general waste bin and ensures material is given another purpose.

Check your collection dates at www.fife.gov.uk/bincalendar and sign up for bin reminders at www.fife.gov.uk/binreminders

Thank you for continuing to recycle all year round. Your efforts are appreciated. ♻️

30/10/2026

Time is running out for pupils, parents, carers and school staff to have their say on proposals to limit the use of personal smart devices in Fife schools.

Since September 22, Fife Council has been running a consultation giving school communities the opportunity to help shape a future Fife-wide approach to the use of smartphones, smart watches and other personal smart devices during the school day.

This follows a report to Fife Council's Education Scrutiny Committee which outlined work undertaken to explore the potential for phone-free schools across Fife and recommended wider engagement with learners and families before any decisions are made.

Fife Council's Education Directorate is seeking views on three possible approaches:
• In-class restrictions - personal smart devices switched off and out of sight during lessons, with controlled access possible at break and lunch times.
• Bell-to-bell restrictions - personal smart devices switched off and out of use throughout the entire school day, including intervals and lunch breaks.
• No personal smart devices in school - devices not brought into school except where an agreed exemption applies.

We’ve received lots of different opinions so far, but anyone who hasn’t yet submitted their views should note that the consultation is due to close on November 3.

So please take a few minutes to give your feedback as soon as possible!

Find out more about the consultation here: www.fife.gov.uk/news/2026/council-seeks-views-on-mobile-phones-in-schools

Information on how to take part in the consultation will be available through schools, and the survey link for parents and carers is available via: https://haveyoursay.fife.gov.uk/education/towards-a-smart-phone-device-free-school-parent/

30/10/2026

🎃👻 Don't disappear into the dark this Halloween!

As the nights get longer, wearing bright or reflective clothing can make you 3 times more visible to road users.

So whether your walking, wheeling or cycling take a moment to make sure you're seen.

✨Be bright. Be seen. Be safe

This Halloween, don’t blend in as the weather turns this winter.

Wearing bright clothing makes you 3 times more visible to other road users than dark clothing.

Take responsibility for your safety when walking, wheeling, or cycling in Fife this winter.

Be bright, be seen.

29/10/2026

Reminder - brown bin collections!

Brown bin collection dates in Fife will be changing, as usual, for the colder months. Winter collections mean that your brown garden/food waste bins will be collected every 4 weeks over the coldest months, from 2 November 2026.

Check your schedule online: www.fife.gov.uk/bincalendar

You can also sign up for bin notifications. By signing up with your email, you will get a handy email the day before collection with the bin colour due. Register for bin notifications online: www.fife.gov.uk/binreminders

Thank you for continuing to recycle all year round - your efforts are appreciated. Regular fortnightly collections will resume from 8 March 2027.

28/10/2026

Don't bin batteries or electricals!
Never put batteries, vapes, phones or other electrical items into any of your household recycling or waste bins. Recycle them safely to help prevent fires.

How to recycle batteries and electrical items safely:
- Return them to retailers offering take-back services. Visit: https://recycleyourelectricals.org.uk
-Take them to household recycling centres across Fife (excluding Cupar). Visit: www.fife.gov.uk/recycling

🔥 Vapes, phones, power banks and other battery-powered items can start fires when crushed in bin lorries or at recycling centres. For more information visit www.fife.gov.uk/batteries 🗑 ♻

28/10/2026

Looking for a quick, nutritious and good-value lunch option for your child?

Our Grab Bag promotion lets high school pupils create a lunch that suits their tastes, with a choice of main item, snack, drink and free veg sticks for just £2.75. Plus, it saves 95p compared to purchasing the items separately.

Grab Bags must be pre-ordered using the Fusion Online app, helping pupils save time queuing at lunchtime and get straight to enjoying their break.

It's all part of our commitment to offering healthy, affordable school meals that young people enjoy.

27/10/2026

The Tour De France Grand Départ Trophy will be visiting Fife Cycle Park this Friday (30 October), 6-8pm.
Why not head along for a pedal and a selfie with the trophy? 😀🚵‍♀️

The Tour De France Grand Départ Trophy is on a mini Tour of Scotland and we are lucky enough to have a special visit on Friday 30th October for all cycling enthusiasts at Fife Cycle Park 6-8pm.

The Park is open for public so come for a pedal then grab yourself a photo with a unique momento to celebrate THE biggest sporting even in the world coming to Scotland!

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26/10/2026

Tune in tomorrow (27 October) to learn what's fostering with Fife Council Fostering is like at our monthly webinar. ❤️

You'll find out all about being a foster carer, the process to becoming one, and you're welcome to ask questions about what's involved.

Can't make the webinar? Good news: we hold a webinar every month, library pop ups at Cupar and Duloch libraries every month, and are always happy for you to pop a wee enquiry in anytime.

Find the link to the webinar at https://foster.fife.scot/