# Dunfermline New City Assembly > The Dunfermline New City Assembly is a new initiative about the future of Dunfermline, and we want you to be part of it. ## Pages - [Community Pledges](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/community-pledges/): Organisations across Dunfermline are committing to help turn the Assembly’s ideas into action. - [Pledge Your Group's Support](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/taking-part/pledge-your-support/): Which of the Assembly’s calls to action will your group support? From hundreds of ideas, the Assembly agreed on 12 calls to action: the changes they believe will improve our community in Dunfermline. This is not a wish list. It is the considered, informed judgement of residents who spent time together learning about the challenges, hearing from contributors, and testing their thinking against each other. But what are the activities, projects & innovations that will take us along the road to meet the recommendations? We’re looking for organisations to show support for the Assembly by pledging to take action that will […] - [Publications](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/publications/): Assembly Publications In January and February 2026, 31 people from across Dunfermline came together to answer the following question: ‘We all want Dunfermline to be a great place to call home.As our city grows and develops, how do we continue toimprove our community for today and tomorrow’ This is a summary of what they decided. This is to accompany the full report which will be released in due course. LSE Consulting Publications The Dunfermline New City Assembly was evaluated by the Education, Youth and Civic Engagement hub (EYCE) at LSE Consulting. LSE Consulting is set up by The London School of […] - [Summary Report](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/summary-report/): Dunfermline is growing and has big questions about what kind of city it wants to be. In January and February 2026, 31 people from across Dunfermline came together to answer the following question: ‘We all want Dunfermline to be a great place to call home. As our city grows and develops, how do we continue to improve our community for today and tomorrow’ They were ordinary residents, randomly selected to reflect the range of people who call this city home. Over three weekends and 38 hours of conversation, they listened to experts, shared their own experiences, deliberated on what matters most, […] - [Information Sessions](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/information-sessions/): Reflections & Recommendations Webinar – 12 March 2026 Following the final weekend of the Assembly, this webinar presented the recommendations and outcomes from the inspiring process, as well as gave some of the participants a chance to share their experiences. Public Information Webinar – 11 February 2026 Following the first weekend of the Assembly, we ran a public webinar offering information and updates how it went. Facilitator Information Session – 21 October 2025 We ran an online information session for people interested in becoming facilitators for the assembly, so they could find out more about what might be involved. - [Second Weekend](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/taking-part/sessions/second-weekend/): This weekend continued our journey toward making recommendations.  Building on what we learned in weekend one about community issues and local pride, we focused on the second topic: City Centre and Local Economy. Throughout the weekend, we kept the guiding question in mind: We all want Dunfermline to be a great place to call home. As our city grows and develops, how do we continue to improve our community for today and tomorrow? Weekend Objectives By the end of this weekend, Assembly Members: What happens next Saturday 7 January Sunday 8 January Appendix Draft calls to action and recommendations The following […] - [Third Weekend](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/taking-part/sessions/third-weekend/): 21 – 22 February 2026 This page will be updated with information from the third weekend. - [First Weekend](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/taking-part/sessions/first-weekend/): This weekend marked the start of the Dunfermline New City Assembly. Assembly Members got to know each other, heard from a range of contributors, and began shaping ideas to improve our community. Throughout the weekend, we kept the guiding question in mind: We all want Dunfermline to be a great place to call home. As our city grows and develops, how do we continue to improve our community for today and tomorrow? Weekend Objectives By the end of this weekend, Assembly Members: Key outputs During Weekend One, the Assembly produced: Members also shared their questions related to the content. Some were […] - [Assembly Sessions](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/taking-part/sessions/): The Dunfermline New City Assembly took place in Dunfermline over three weekends in January and February 2026. Weekend One 17 – 18 January 2026 This weekend marked the start of the Dunfermline New City Assembly. Assembly Members got to know each other, heard from a range of contributors, and began shaping ideas to improve our community. Weekend Two 7 – 8 February 2026 This weekend continued our journey toward making recommendations.  Building on what we learned in weekend one about community issues and local pride, we focused on the second topic: City Centre and Local Economy Weekend Three 21 – 22 […] - [Participants](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/taking-part/participants/): A Citizens’ Assembly is a group of people who are selected like a jury. They are chosen in a way that reflects the wider population. This ensures the assembly includes a fair mix of ages, incomes, and characteristics from across the community.  Below you can see the demographics of Dunfermline and the Assembly. Whoever you are, there is someone like you taking part. - [Facilitators](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/taking-part/facilitators/): The Dunfermline New City Assembly met on three weekends in January and February 2026. They talked about the changes in our city and how these changes can make life better for everyone. The assembly was made up of 35 everyday people, chosen by lottery so it’s fair and represents the whole community. They listened, learned, and shared ideas to create suggestions for how the city can grow in a way that works for all. To help these talks, we have paid helpers called facilitators. They don’t share their own opinions but use good listening and people skills to make sure the conversations […] - [Meet the Team](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/meet-the-team/): Meet the people behind the Dunfermline New City Assembly The group responsible for making the assembly happen are drawn from local community groups, ERS Scotland and Fife Council. Alice Kinghorn-Grey ERS Scotland Andrew Gallacher Communities & Neighbourhoods Dunfermline Area Claire Maxwell Communications Advisor Fife Council  Coryn Carmichael Policy and Communications Fife Council Craig Allan Community Development Dunfermline Area Helena Couperwhite Democratic Services Fife Council Jonathon Shafi ERS Scotland Karen Hunter Communities & Neighbourhoods  Dunfermline Area Kelly McBride Citizens’ Assembly Expert Lindsay Gilfillan Anti-Poverty & Community Wealth Building – Dunfermline Area Lisa Murray Touch Community Garden Phil Connor ERS Scotland Willie Sullivan […] - [What is the Dunfermline New City Assembly?](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/what-is-the-dunfermline-new-city-assembly/): About the Dunfermline New City Assembly The Dunfermline New City Assembly is a new initiative about the future of Dunfermline, and we want you to be part of it. The Electoral Reform Society Scotland, Fife Council and the Scottish Government are working in partnership with local people, community groups and institutions, to bring together a Citizens’ Assembly which can help to set the agenda and shape plans for the city in the years ahead. Invitations will be arriving soon Over the coming weeks, 9,000 households across Dunfermline will receive a letter inviting residents to take part in the Dunfermline New City […] - [Where have Citizens Assemblies been used already?](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/where-have-citizens-assemblies-been-used-already/): Citizens’ Assemblies have been used all around the world to answer big questions. Ireland In 2016 the Irish parliament created a Citizens’ Assembly with 90 people. They met to talk about the country’s very strict abortion laws, which were written into Ireland’s constitution.   Over a few weekends in 2016 and 2017, the group listened to doctors, charities, and women who share their own personal stories. After learning and talking together, the Assembly suggested to the Irish parliament that the law should be changed so more people could have an abortion if they needed one.   This decision was then put […] - [What is a Citizens' Assembly?](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/what-is-a-citizens-assembly/): A Citizens’ Assembly is a group of people who come together to talk about a problem and decide what should be done. The people in the group are picked at random, a bit like how a Jury is chosen. This means the group will include people of different ages and backgrounds, so it looks like the whole Dunfermline community. Because names are chosen by lottery, it’s not just the loudest or most powerful people who get a say. The Assembly will listen to experts, but instead of politicians telling them what to think, the people will learn, share ideas, and decide […] - [Who is backing the Assembly?](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/who-is-backing-the-assembly/): The Dunfermline New City Assembly is supported by the Scottish Government, Fife Council and ERS Scotland. Electoral Reform Society Scotland is Scotland’s leading authority on elections, democracy and political power. Fife Council are commissioning this Assembly because we want you to help to shape how we respond to the key opportunities and challenges facing Dunfermline City. - [Taking part](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/taking-part/): Not the usual voices. Not the loudest voices. Yours. A Citizens’ Assembly is a group of people who are selected like a jury. They are chosen in a way that reflects the wider population. This ensures the assembly includes a fair mix of ages, incomes, and characteristics from across the community.  Thousands of invites were sent to homes in Dunfermline. These letters provide information about the Assembly. They include details including the dates the Assembly will meet. In addition, the letter contains the question being posed to the eventual participants.  Everyone who receives a letter was then be able to register their interest and put their […] - [News and media](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/news-and-media/): For all media enquiries please contact Hannah Camilleri (Hannah.camilleri@electoral-reform.org.uk), or Fife Council’s media manager (fifecouncil.news@fife.gov.uk). If you would like to be added to our media list, please contact either Hannah with your contact details.   Not a journalist? Please go to the Ask us a Question section for any general enquiries. We have a general press briefing you can use Explore our press release archive - [Stay up to date with the New City Assembly](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/the-new-city-assembly/): The New City Assembly Not the usual voices. Not the loudest voices. Yours. The Dunfermline New City Assembly is a new initiative about the future of Dunfermline, and we want you to be part of it. The people best placed to make the decisions about the future of Dunfermline are the people who live here. People like you. That is why we ran a Citizens’ Assembly for the city with the backing of the Scottish Government, Fife Council and ERS Scotland. The Dunfermline New City Assembly brought together a group of people, drawn from the public like a jury, who are […] - [You have successfully unsubscribed](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/you-have-successfully-unsubscribed/): We’re sorry to see you go. You will no longer receive emails from us. - [Thank you](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/thank-you-for-signing-the-declaration/): We’re so pleased you’re as interested as we are in finding out how the future of Dunfermline can be shaped through a Citizens’ Assembly. Your voice matters in this initiative. Look out for updates and news from us in your mailbox! If you’d rather not hear from us, you can unsubscribe by clicking here. - [Ask us a question](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/contact/): Contact Us Today Electoral Reform Society Scotland, Fife Council and the Scottish Government worked in partnership with local people, community groups and institutions, to bring together a Citizens’ Assembly to help to set the agenda and shape plans for the city in the years ahead. Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us Today Are you part of community group who wants to know more about the project? Email us and we would love to set up a meeting with you. Contact the team on hello@dunfermlineassembly.org - [The Dunfermline Declaration](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/declaration/): About the Dunfermline New City Assembly The Dunfermline New City Assembly was a new initiative about the future of Dunfermline. Electoral Reform Society Scotland, Fife Council and the Scottish Government working in partnership with local people, community groups and institutions, brought together a Citizens’ Assembly to help to set the agenda and shape plans for the city in the years ahead. Our Declaration We want to raise awareness of this exciting project and develop engagement with the city as a whole. As part of this process, we brought together a cross-section of groups and individuals who are engaged in their areas […] - [Home](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/): Dunfermline New City Assembly We all want Dunfermline to be a great place to call home. As our city grows and develops, how do we continue to improve ourcommunity for today and tomorrow? The New City The Dunfermline New City Assembly is a project about the future of Dunfermline. The Electoral Reform Society Scotland, Fife Council and the Scottish Government are working with local people, groups and organisations to bring everyone together and make plans for the city’s future. A Citizens’ Assembly is a group of people chosen in the same way a jury is. The aim is to have lots […] - [Privacy Policy](https://dunfermlineassembly.org/privacy-policy/): The Dunfermline New City Assembly project is the work of the Electoral Reform Society and Fife Council, funded by the Scottish Government. This site and the mailing list are administered by the Electoral Reform Society. They will hold and process your personal information in accordance with this privacy policy. If you have any questions about this privacy policy or our treatment of your personal information, please write to us by email to ers@electoral-reform.org.uk or by post to: The Data Protection ManagerElectoral Reform Society15 Blue Lion Place,SE1 4PU 1. When do we collect information and what information do we collect? (a) When you subscribe […] ## Optional - [Agent (MCP protocol)](websites-agents.hostinger.com/dunfermlineassembly.org/mcp) [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)