Steve Grimmond.
Chief Executive – Steve Grimmond He has ultimate responsibility for the Council delivering over 500 key services to the people of Fife and managing our annual revenue and capital budget of over £1 billion.
Who is the leader of Fife Council?
Cllr. David Ross | Fife Council.
Which party is Fife Council?
| Fife Council | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Council | David Ross, Labour since 18 May 2017 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 75 |
| Political groups | Administration (20) Labour (20) Support (21) Liberal Democrat (13) Conservative (8) Opposition (34) SNP (34) |
How do I speak to someone at Fife Council?
Visit us in person
If you can’t find what you’re looking for online, you can contact us by phone: 03451 55 11 55 for Council Tax & Benefits. 03451 55 00 33 for Housing Advice. 03451 55 00 66 for Travel & Blue Badge.
How many employees do Fife Council have?
At 31st March 2018 we had a workforce headcount of 17,399 employees. We provide around 900 services to approximately 365,000 people in Fife.
Who is in control of Fife Council?
Chief Executive – Steve Grimmond. The Chief Executive, Steve Grimmond, is the most senior paid position in the Council, leading a staff of 22,000. He has ultimate responsibility for the Council delivering over 500 key services to the people of Fife and managing our annual revenue and capital budget of over £1 billion.
How much do Fife councillors earn?
The basic annual pay for councillors from 1 April 2022 is £19,571, as set out in The Local Governance (Scotland) Act 2004 (Remuneration) Amendment Regulations 2022.
What is the most deprived area in Fife?
According to the SIMD figures, the 10 most deprived areas in Scotland are as follows:
- Alloa South and East.
- Buckhaven, Denbeath and Muiredge (Fife)
- Cliftonville, North Lanarkshire.
- Paisley Ferguslie (S01012067)
- Inverness Merkinch.
- Linlathen and Midcraigie, Dundee.
- North Barlanark and Easterhouse South, Glasgow.
Is Fife the only kingdom in the UK?
By custom it is widely held to have been one of the major Pictish kingdoms, known as Fib, and is still commonly known as the Kingdom of Fife within Scotland. A person from Fife is known as a Fifer.
Fife.
| Fife Fìobha | |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 code | GB-FIF |
| Website | www.fife.gov.uk |
Who won Fife Council elections?
2022 Fife Council election
| Seats won | 34 | 20 |
| Seat change | 5 | 3 |
| Popular vote | 36.9% | 24.5% |
| Percentage | 3.1 pp | 0.6 pp |
| Leader | Jonny Tepp | Dave Dempsey |
How many Councillors does Fife Council have?
We have 75 councillors in Fife covering the 22 ward areas – together they make up Fife Council.
What is the life expectancy in Fife?
In Fife, life expectancy at birth was higher for females (81.4 years) than for males (77.2 years) in 2018-20. In Fife, life expectancy at birth is higher than at Scotland level for both females and males. Over the period between 2001-03 and 2018-20, female life expectancy at birth in Fife has risen by 2.6%.
How many council houses are there in Fife?
Fife Council is the 3rd largest Local Authority in Scotland and we manage approximately 30,000 properties across Fife.
What is the largest town in Fife?
Southern Fife is dominated by Dunfermline, a former capital of Scotland, and the ‘Lang Toun’ of Kirkcaldy, Fife’s largest settlement.
What is the biggest primary school in Fife?
The most overcrowded school in Scotland is Kinnaird Primary School in Falkirk which has an additional 299 children on top of its 434 capacity.
What is minimum wage in Fife?
From 1st April 2022 the National Living Wage has now increased to £9.50 per hour.
Who runs the councils in Scotland?
Each council is made up of councillors who are directly elected by the residents of the area they represent. The council areas is divided into a number of wards, and three or four councillors are elected for each ward. There are 1,227 elected councillors, who are normally elected every four years.
Who is Lord Provost of Fife?
Councillor Jim Leishman MBE
The current Provost is Councillor Jim Leishman MBE.
How many homeless people are in Fife?
2622
Homeless applications 2019-20
| Area | Number of homeless applications 2019-20 |
|---|---|
| Falkirk | 1165 |
| Fife | 2622 |
| Glasgow City | 6054 |
| Highland | 1212 |
Who is the highest paid councillor in the UK?
The highest basic allowance for councillors in England in 2018-19 was £16,926, paid by Manchester city council. This was paid to all members of the council including Sir Richard Leese – the leader of Manchester city council. He also received an additional £42,272 in special responsibility allowance.
Do local councillors get a pension?
The LGPS for councillors is a defined benefit career average scheme and is guaranteed by law. The calculation of your final pension is based on the time you have been a member of the scheme and your average pay during your period of membership as a councillor.