Fife Council plans to purchase 14 homes in the coal town of Wemyss
2026-06-02 10:15
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - Fife Council is set to acquire 14 newly built homes in the Newcastle Park development in the coal town of Wemyss, integrating them into the local housing system to expand its housing supply capacity. These two-bedroom and three-bedroom mixed-type properties, built by Persimmon Homes, will receive funding from the Scottish Government.

Councillor Judy Hamilton, Fife Council's housing spokesperson, noted that this move is a positive step to enhance the stock of quality homes in communities with the most urgent housing needs. Incorporating new homes into the existing stock will help alleviate pressure on temporary accommodation and assist more families in finding new homes that meet their needs.

Fife Council's Cabinet Committee approved the progression of this transaction at a meeting last week. Once completed, the 14 homes will provide suitable accommodation for up to 30 families through the local authority's transfer-oriented allocation scheme, while freeing up existing housing resources for others in need.

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