The Burntisland Community Action Plan
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Your guide to a better future
The Burntisland Community Action Plan (CAP) 2023-2028 was created as a guide to better understand where Burntisland is now, where we want to go and what issues and ambitions our people have for the place where they live.
Working Together
The CAP was prepared by a partnership between ourselves and the Burntisland Community Council. The group worked hard to make sure as much of the community was involved as possible.
23
Community conversations
400
People attended the CAP event
522
Householder surveys
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The first CAP took place in 2016, but after the Covid pandemic and increasing concerns about climate change, it was felt that priorities may need revisiting. It has now been updated so we have more understanding of how Burntisland wants to develop over the next 5 years and how everyone can get involved. From volunteering, to sharing knowledge, to leading initiatives – we’re here to help our community help each other.
The CAP is not intended to be a static plan, things change constantly and the plan needs to be regularly reviewed and progress toward the various priorities noted. Reviews also give the community an opportunity to have input and get behind the issues that are most important to them. Look out for details of the next review in our e-newsletters.
If you want to make progress on any of the ideas in the CAP, either as an individual or a group, then this document can act as a community mandate and evidence of need to help you.
Your vision for the future of Burntisland
As a community we will:
Celebrate and and promote our culture, heritage and community and make them accessible to all
Protect and care for the beach, coastline and green spaces and promote our wonderful access to the natural environment and outdoor recreation
Do everything we can to increase resilience in the face of climate change and economic pressure.
What mattered to you?
The CAP identifies 6 themes that capture our communities ambitions, objectives and issues. These provide focus to steer the actions that will help make Burntisland improve, thrive and prosper.
Public Services
The main priorities are to:
- Improve public toilets
- Improve facilities on offer at the Beacon
- Improve pharmacy services
- Reduce anti-social behaviour
Local Economy & Tourism
The main priorities are to:
- re-open Post-Office/ banking facility
- Review the duration of the shows
- Support and encourage local businesses
- Improve parking and signage
- Create facilities for motorhomes
Environment, Access & Recreation
The main priorities are to:
- re-open the harbour area
- Take more action on climate change, biodiversity and habitat protection
- Reduce problems with litter, seagulls and dog fouling
- Develop opportunities for non-motorised watersports
- Improve playparks including the Splash Park on the Links
Heritage, Arts & Culture
The main priorities are to:
- Develop an arts and craft hub
- Investigate community ownership potential of gap site
- Support local festivals, events and exhibitions
Connectivity, Roads, Traffic & Active Travel
The main priorities are to:
- Make the railway station fully accessible
- Improve transport services and links
- Increase active travel options to connect with Kirkcaldy
- Prevent flooding and make roads safer for everyone
Social & Community
The main priorities are to:
- Provide more community activities for children and young people
- Ensure the Common Good Fund is transparent and accountable for residents
- Encourage more affordable housing
- Improve community consultation for major decisions affecting the town
Download the full CAP strategic plan
CAP Review - June 2025
The Burntisland Community Action Plan (CAP) 2023-2028 was created as a guide to better understand where Burntisland is now, where we want to go and what issues and ambitions our people have for the place where they live. We are updating the plan and what to know if you would like any changes.