As part of the contract for managing the north east trunk road network on behalf of Transport Scotland, Amey issue a quarterly newsletter to highlight different areas of work.

The latest edition can be found here https://netrunkroads.scot/latest-news/quarterly-newsletter-september-2025/

Fife Climate Festival is back for its third outing this Autumn, shining a spotlight on the inspiring ways communities across the region are taking action on the climate emergency and building a fairer, greener future for everyone.

Running from 20th September to 19th October 2025, the month-long celebration will feature events organised by local groups right across Fife, from cycling and walking activities to repair cafés, film screenings, garden tours and community open days.

Led by Fife Climate Hub, with support from Climate Action Fife, and funded by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery Community Fund, the festival invites all local groups to join in. From sports clubs to community councils, if you’re already active on climate issues or simply climate curious, you can be part of the festival programme.

https://www.climateactionfife.org.uk/fife-climate-festival/

‘National Telecare’ campaign: This campaign relates to customers that use a telecare device such as personal alarms, pendant alarms, lifeline devices and home care monitoring systems. It is important that they take action to ensure that their equipment is compatible with the new digital technology. While many modern telecare systems are designed to work with both traditional and digital landlines, older models may require upgrades or replacements. Users should be encouraged to make contact with their landline provider for support as soon as possible. https://digitalphoneswitchover.com/

BT Connected-Together campaign: This initiative encourages friends, family, colleagues, neighbours to support vulnerable members of the community through the switch. This involves helping them to understand why it is happening, and how to prepare. The BT guide and the BT website can be accessed here:

Buses play a vital role in our communities: they connect places, provide access to jobs, education, healthcare, and leisure, and are essential in tackling inequalities and climate change. However, many people across the South East of Scotland still face barriers when it comes to travelling by bus.

The SEStran Regional Bus Strategy is being developed, which seeks to address these challenges.

To give your views, there is a questionnaire which asks questions about:

• Levels of bus service – how well bus times and routes meet day to day needs
• Cost
• The impact of delays and route changes
• Types of tickets available
• Bus information and customer service
• Bus drivers
• Bus stops, bus stations and park and rides
• The bus vehicles
• Safety, security and inclusion

Link to survey here.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is running a public consultation on the future of Service delivery in Dunfermline. They will be holding a public drop-in session as follows:

Wednesday 6 Aug (3-7pm)

 Dell Farquharson Community Centre

Nethertown Broad Street

Dunfermline

KY12 7DS

In addition, they have launched an online survey:  SFRS Service Delivery Review (SDR) Consultation - Scottish Fire and Rescue Services - Citizen Space

Scottish Government's Sectoral Marine Planning team are holding a community engagement event in Pittenweem on the 30th June 2025 at the Pittenweem new Town Hall, Session Street, Pittenweem, KY10 2QL  from 12:00 to 21:00.

An in-person event, where members of the public are invited to drop-in and receive support with completion of consultation responses or ask questions related to the consultation between 12:00 - 18:00. A formal presentation of findings will start at 18:00, followed by a question-and-answer session afterwards.

You can also access the consultation and information about online events at  Draft Updated Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space