THE 'Oor Bit' vote saw a magnificent number of people get involved in voting for the projects which will make a real difference to communities and tap into the £250,000 pot that is available

Each ward saw meetings held at which voters could pledge their backing for projects.

The winning projects were: Ward 7 -KELTY- £30,000 for outdoor multi-gym equipment probably in the park at Bath Street. The installation of suitable equipment would help the whole population to stay fit and healthy.

In BENARTY, £5,000 to light up War Memorial, install a seat and flower vase. Solar lighting would be preferred with red poppies that light up to further enhance the site! Perhaps some flower urns around there for fresh flowers and perhaps a memorial bench for the elderly!

Ward 8 - CROSSGATES £30,000 for a cycle route to Fordell Firs - a Cycle Path running from Crossgates to Inverkeithing which would link up in passing with the cycle path to Duloch to Dunfermline. HILL OF BEATH,£25,000 for a skate park (Part funded). There are two areas of green, one at the existing playpark and another at the community centre. Between them, the installation of a skate park is more than feasible which would give the kids somewhere decent to go.

COWDENBEATH-£10,000 to improve area at train station - The railway platforms in the train station are well maintained and tidy but the access routes are overgrown and unsightly. They give a poor impression of the town.

LUMPHINNANS- £15,000 for pond upgrading - The area around Lumphinnans pond used to be an attractive walkway for families but it has now fallen into disrepair as has the jetty. If it was restored local nursery and primary school children could use it for nature walks.

COWDENBEATH-£10,000 for improvements to the Public Park –signage and heritage displays. Where the old bandstand was the creation of something which reflects the history of Cowdenbeath. £15,000 for The Line – clear up and displays - the line was where the pugs ran to take coal from the mines. It would be good if the area was tidied up along its length and if displays and notice boards were installed to tell stories of and celebrate the rich mining history of Cowdenbeath. £5,000 for Gateways – install things to remind people of mining heritage - Why not install some kind of mining artefacts at the gateways to Cowdenbeath?

HILL OF BEATH- £25,000 to part fund a MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area) - Many of the villages in Fife now have this facility and people feel that the young people in the village deserve somewhere that they can play outdoors and which will encourage them to have a healthy lifestyle.

CROSSGATES-£25,000 to part fund MUGA (Multi-Use Games Area, on perhaps the area by the bowling green. People feel that the youngsters deserve somewhere where they can play outdoors and which will encourage them to have healthy lifestyles.

LUMPHINNANS- £20,000 for a Trim Trail - The trim trail at the new astro pitches was never finished and no exercise machines were installed. The installation of suitable equipment would help the whole population to stay fit and healthy.

Ward 9 – LOCHGELLY-£10,000 for a Youth Club – Lochgelly needs a place for young people - voters would like a youth club in a safe centre where youngsters could meet friends and youth workers. There would be Wi-Fi and access to IT, music, cooking, toilets, parties, trips and to learn stuff.

CARDENDEN-£25,000 for improvement to the Wallsgreen Park entrance and lights in park. Improvements are being made to Wallsgreen Park but the entrance into the Park is uninspiring and presents difficulties with access. It is hoped to create a new entrance, which will enhance this amenity and to improve the lighting in the park.

The plans were passed on Wednesday and will go ahead in 2017.