Flats could be razed in regeneration plan

A GLENROTHES housing block could be demolished as part of plans to regenerate the town’s west end.

Members of the public will be asked if they would like to see the Glenwood Centre flats torn down as part of a wider plan to breathe new life into the area. It is one of several suggestions for the properties that will be presented to the community following last month’s Golden Glenrothes charrette.

Organisers say razing the block of flats at the shopping centre is just one of three options that will be put to the public following last month’s consultation, with partial demolition or refurbishment also to be suggested.

Councillor Altany Craik said demolishing the flats could create a blank canvas for revamping the community.

“I think it would be beneficial to get rid of them and that would allow us to get on with redeveloping that area,” he said.

“It will be exciting to hear the opinions of the public. We have a new bank of shops at the Glenwood Centre and new houses, so it may be that having people living above shops has had its day. It is going to take investment and time but I’m looking forward to seeing the detail.”

Four separate events took place as part of Golden Glenrothes, a charrette to gather residents’ views as part of an effort to regenerate the areas of Glenwood, Tanshall, and Macedonia.