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 Assembly – that’s roughly one-third of all households.
These invitations will be delivered straight to your door, giving you the chance to join a representative group shaping Dunfermline’s future.
What is a Citizens’ Assembly?
A Citizens’ Assembly is a group of people chosen in the same way a jury is. The aim is to have lots of different kinds of people from the community. Together, they learn about important issues, share their ideas, and then make suggestions for how Dunfermline should grow and change. These ideas are then taken to the council to help shape the city in the years ahead.
People will be picked like in a lottery, using lists from Fife Council. This way, the people chosen are a fair mix of different ages and backgrounds. It helps make sure the group looks like the community of Dunfermline.
Support us by signing the Dunfermline Declaration
We want more people to know about this exciting project and to get everyone involved in the city. To do this, we brought together different groups and people from across Dunfermline to write the declaration below.
“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 are supporting a Citizens’ Assembly for the city. It will bring together a group of people, drawn from the public, who are representative of all backgrounds. This will be an exciting opportunity to learn, to discuss and then to set out big ideas for Dunfermline.”
“We know that it is easy to feel powerless, and that things often happen to us, rather than with us. We know that there are lots of pressures on our daily lives. But it is also true that when we make our voices heard, we can change things for the better. This project is a chance to reconnect people with power. It is about fostering the knowledge of our communities so that they can be involved in making decisions about the place we are proud to call home.”
We are asking you to sign this. By signing, you will be part of the official start of the project. We want every local group to become stronger through this work – and to show that people in our community can have a real say in the decisions that affect us.
Sign The Dunfermline Declaration
Join us in shaping the future of Dunfermline through our citizens’ assembly. Your voice matters in this initiative.
The Future of Dunfermline
Where Dunfermline came from
Dunfermline’s story is rich with heritage – from its royal history to its industrial roots and proud traditions. Our identity is built on the people and places that shaped the city.
Where we are now
Today, Dunfermline is Scotland’s newest city – alive with ideas, voices, and community spirit. Through the Citizens’ Assembly, residents’ voices are heard in the decision-making process for a better Dunfermline.
Where we’re going
The ideas we generate lead to real, lasting change – shaping policies and plans we can share. Fostering a collaborative environment where community input drives the agenda for Dunfermline’s future growth and sustainability.