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Head of Business & Employability Fife Council
David was Leader of Fife Council from February 2014 to May 2017 having served as Depute Leader and Spokesperson for Housing and Communities since 2012
He is currently the-Leader of the Council’s Administration . He was first elected as a Councillor for Kirkcaldy North in 2007
Gordon Mole is Fife Council’s Head of Business and Employability He is the Council’s senior lead for
Employability, Economic Development, economic policy, town centres and tourism. Gordon leads on the development of Fife projects for the Edinburgh and South East Scotland and Tay Cities Region Deals
Before joining Fife, Gordon held a leadership role at Ipswich Borough Council as Head of Culture and Environment Services, managing a range of frontline operational and income generating services
He has previously led on economic development, responsible procurement and employment initiatives for major construction programmes, including London’s Shard of Glass, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Tate Modern
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David Cook is Chairman and CEO of Dunfermline Athletic FC He was appointed in February 2022 following an extensive sports marketing career in England and the Middle East which included stints at Etihad Airways, Everton FC and Nottingham Forest FC
David is focused on driving on and off field improvement for the club and recognises the value of being deeply connected with stakeholders in the city. A West Fife native, he is passionate about his and the club’s participation in the growth of Dunfermline
Gillian Taylor is the CEO of the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust She joined the Trust in June 2020 following a varied career in local government and developing her own business ventures.
Previously Gillian worked for Fife Council as the Community Manager for Dunfermline and, while working in this role, she became inspired by the story of Andrew Carnegie and the work of the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust.
She is passionate about carrying on Andrew Carnegie’s legacy to bring ‘sweetness and light’ to the people of Dunfermline through local grant giving and partnership ki
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Michelle Sweeney is Director of Creative Development at OnFife, leading the creative direction of it’s theatres, libraries, museums, galleries, local studies and archives She also leads on Marketing and Customer Engagement
She has worked within the private, public and voluntary sectors and has over 20 years experience of working within arts, culture and communities She has a broad experience of leading within the fields of community engagement and development, creative & cultural industries, cultural tourism, events management, funding and marketing.
A passionate advocate for the way in which the arts and cultural activity enhance lives and contribute to community wellbeing, she works with communities to design services which are of, by and for them.
Donald has lived in Dunfermline since 1981. In 2015 he started a tourism business called Clan MacKenzie Routes which made him realise how much Dunfermline and it's environs offers local businesses, especially in light of it's new City status and is keen for both visitors and locals to hear about what is available in the area
Currently, Donald is Chair of the Dunfermline and West Fife Local Tourism Association, a member of the Fife Tourism Partnership Executive Board, Trustee and Co-Chair of the newly formed Greenspace SCIO and Chair of the Clan MacKenzie Society of Scotland and the UK
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Michelle Sweeney Director of Creative Dev
Donald MacKenzie Chair Dunfermline & West Fife Local Tourist Association
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Ordained in 1998, MaryAnn’s service with the Church of Scotland began with Macainsh Parish Church, Lochgelly. In 2002 she was called to St Anne’s Parish Church, Corstorphine, Edinburgh Life in Dunfermline began in 2012 when she was inducted as minister of the Abbey Church.MaryAnn was one of the writers for the Church of Scotland “Pray Now” book from 2010-2018 and on occasion continues to write for “Weekly Worship” which offers material for those preparing worship
Reverend MaryAnn Rennie
Minister
They Abbey Church of Dunfermline
She has served the church nationally as a member and then chair of the Church of Scotland Housing and Loan Fund and is still a member of the Judicial Commission and the Church Hymnary Trust Locally she enjoys being chaplain to Dunfermline High School and is a Carnegie Dunfermline Trustee. Currently she is studying part-time for a Doctor of Ministry with Pittsburgh Theological College and the University of Edinburgh
District Visitor and Community Manager for Central East, her District Covers Fife, Angus & some of Perthshire. AnneMarie has worked for Historic Environment Scotland since 2008 in various roles, notably as a Steward and Monument Manager for Dunfermline Palace & Abbey Nave and Inchcolm Abbey before taking on this new role in 2022.
Previously Anne-Marie volunteered at Abbot House in the Café and as a House Guide whilst bringing up her family in Dunfermline Anne-Marie O’
Reilly District Visitor and Community Manager Historic Environment Scotland
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Aileen Wright Owner Sew Yarn Crafty
Aileen Wright is the owner of Sew Yarn Crafty & Studio on Dunfermline High Street She made Dunfermline her home back in 2016 and spotted it’s potential at first glance
Never one to pass up a challenge, Aileen soon purchased a longstanding retail business which she has since expanded and modernised In her spare time she will gladly help any endeavour to improve the City and community
Peter Griffiths
Global Urban Futurist
BABLE Smart Cities
Peter Griffiths helps people see and imagine cities differently In 2022 he joined BABLE’s smart cities team to help more places transition to net zero and increased productivity As an urban thought leader and city strategist, he most recently explored how the shared micromobility sector can transition from start-up to critical infrastructure at TIER Mobility
Before this, he worked for The London School of Economics and Political Science on the future of cities, supported The World Bank's Global Platform for Sustainable Cities, and consulted to cities across the UK and Europe on maximizing investment and brand opportunities
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Cllr James Calder Councillor Dunfermline South
Currently the elected Councillor for Dunfermline South and Convener of the City of Dunfermline Area Committee Elected in 2017, James has represented Fife Council on a variety of external bodies and boards including the Carnegie Dunfermline and Hero Fund trusts.
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DIGIFLEC
Digiflec are a Dunfermline based Technology start up developing Digital Twin technologies for the built environment, enabling Smart city and Intelligent Transport systems
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Fife Council Roads & Transportation
Services
Fife Council Roads & Transportation Services supports Fife's communities with affordable, seamless and sustainable access to all aspects of their daily lives. We manage 2500km of local roads and 300km of traffic-free walking, wheeling and cycling routes; as well as bus stations, car parking, street lighting, bridges, harbours and coastal protection.
We operate subsidised bus services and school buses; and we work in partnership to improve walking, wheeling, cycling, public transport, electric vehicle charging and road safety.
Fife Council
Design Dunfermline Framework,
High Street Gap Site (final design) & Fife Council
City Centre Project and City Square
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InvestFife
InvestFife is a collective brand, which incorporates all of Fife Council’s Economic Development services, including Business Enterprise, Land and Property, which in partnership with Business Gateway Fife, aims to support businesses in Fife
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Click here to visit their 'Guide to Services' - Business Development support in Fife
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Fife Tourism Partnership
The Fife Tourism Partnership work with hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses across Fife to facilitate collaboration and coordination of tourism businesses to increase visitor numbers and spend while delivering a quality visitor experience
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Visit the 'Welcome to Fife' homepage here
Fife Council
Community Wealth building/ Anti-Poverty
Click here to visit their website to find out about 'cost of living support' .
Click here to view the 'Go Fife' Summer programme
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Fife Health & Social Care Partnership
Fife Health and Social Care Partnership provides a range of community led support services, to help support the people in Fife within their communities.
The Well - The Well allows people to speak to Health and Social Care professionals and discuss any enquiries in relation to their health and wellbeing. The service is for anyone 16+ looking for advice and support.
Improving the Cancer Journey - provides a one stop shop for all your cancer support needs Cancer doesn’t just affect your physical wellbeing; it can impact on every aspect of your life and the lives of those around you. The service is here to help people affected by cancer to get the support they need, whether it’s financial, emotional, medical or practical
Link Life Fife - a community led support service (nonclinical) provided by Fife Health and Social Care Partnership for anyone aged 18 and over in Fife who is reaching out to their GP or other health professional within Primary Care for support to manage stress, anxiety, or feelings of being overwhelmed that are affecting their mental health or general well-being
On Your doorstep - Fife Health and Social Care Partnership’s community website, holds information about care providers, clubs, organisations, groups and activities that are locally available in Fife It’s aimed at individuals who require care and support, family carers, practitioners, care providers, support workers and health staff as well as members of the public.
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Scotland's Towns Partnership
Scotland Loves Local is the campaign putting localism at the heart of a stronger, greener, fairer Scotland It is a galvanising force for good, bringing the businesses, community organisations, politicians and the public to collaboratively create better places in which to live, work and visit.
The foundations of true economic and environmental sustainability lie in our local communities By encouraging people to Choose Local, Scotland Loves Local represents the beating heart of positive change –responding to the cost of living crisis, the climate emergency, long-term coronavirus recovery and building a better future
Scotland Loves Local is the campaign putting localism at the heart of a stronger, greener, fairer Scotland.
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You can find out general information about the Scotland Loves Local Gift card here, and the direct link to the Fife card is here - you can view the businesses that accept the card in the area
