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  • A taxing question?

    A taxing question?

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    Run an accommodation business locally? Your views are sought in what is being called ‘an early engagement survey‘. In May 2024, the Scottish Parliament passed the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act giving local authorities the ability to charge a set percentage on overnight accommodation paid by visitors …

  • Cupar’s Big Tidy Update

    Cupar’s Big Tidy Update

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    Many of you will be aware that in the last few weeks, Cupar has undergone a ‘big tidy’ – with thanks to Cupar Development Trust for coordinating all of the multiple partners and volunteers involved. The impact of the collective works is clear for all to see – a huge community effort that has achieved…

  • Cupar’s Open Doors Weekend

    Cupar’s Open Doors Weekend

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    Welcome to Cupar’s Open Doors Weekend. The town is delighted to take part in what is Scotland’s largest free festival. This schedule has been compiled from information shared by those taking part. Please use the info below to plan your visit – and feel free to share with family, friends and colleagues to encourage them…

  • People not Numbers

    People not Numbers

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    There has been a lot of talk over recent months on the desire to close Food Banks. We are an apolitical organisation and have no stance on political issues. However, we are aware of some of the arguments around proposed closures and wanted to share this update from Cupar’s Food Bank to make more aware…

  • Town Centre Building Improvement Grants

    Town Centre Building Improvement Grants

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    The Town Centre Development Unit at Fife Council have opened a new round of the Town Centre Building Improvement [TCBI] Grant Scheme for 2022-23. Made possible by an allocation of £200,000 from the Scottish Govt Placed Based Investment Programme, this capital fund has similar criteria to last year’s Building Improvement Grant. We are aware that…

  • Have your say on Cupar North plan

    Have your say on Cupar North plan

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    Residents and all with an interest in Cupar’s future are being urged to attend a re-scheduled drop-in session arranged by Cupar & District Community Council to ensure “all views are heard“. Fife Council have invited Cupar & District Community Council to respond to the planning application for Cupar North – so now it is down…