Ask any student whether they prefer an out of town or town centre location for their college or uni and the vast majority would go for town centre. It's a no brainer.
I presume the council are doing everything they can in the way of incentives to make this happen?
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Anonymous
10 years ago
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It makes sense for the new college to be in Dunfermline town centre, or as close to it as possible. The proximity to the bus and train station would mean that those who don't have a car can attend college. Dunfermline already has a great bus service.
Not to mention the positive impact it would have on local businesses.
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Kenneth Anderson
10 years ago
Having been a student at Fife College at the Halbeath Campus for the last 3 years, and also a resident in Dunfermline for the last 4 years, I welcome the change of location of the campus to Dunfermline Town Centre. I believe the change of location will not only be of benefit to the students attending the college, but will also boost the local economy and help the businesses in the town centre. The town centre is in bad need of more footfall, better shops and retailers. The college relocation will help to change the town centre for the better.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
A potential move to somewhere like the Hyundai site is short termism as its best. A town centre campus is far more attractive to students (physically and financially) and makes the college part of the town.
Basing it in town means it's close to the bus station, bars, shops and other amenities. A place like Duloch means a reliance on expensive travel arrangements and the feeling of isolation once you're there. Students would be in and out and wouldn't spend any time in the community.
Fife College needs to look at what other colleges and universities are doing - moving IN to town rather than further OUT.
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Julia goodwin
10 years ago
Having the college in town would boost business and make it easier for students to get to.
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John Bogie
10 years ago
Our college should stay here , particularly due to the increase of population in the towns Eastern expansion.
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John Bogie
10 years ago
This college should be kept in our town as enough of our services have already transferred beyond the area of West Fife to the detriment of the town.
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GEOFF GOODWIN
10 years ago
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I was in the first intake to the former Lauder Technical College 45 years ago and this college needs to be kept in Dunfermline, everything seems to end up in Kirkaldy.
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Helen Smith
10 years ago
College campus located in town would be good for local businesses.
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Joe McGuinness
10 years ago
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The start of Dunfermlines demise can be directly linked back to the college being moved out of the town centre when out of town developments were the rage. There's room for out of town developments but a major seat of learning must be located in a central town centre location and Dunfermline certainly has the derelict land to accommodate such a development.
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Derek Mackinlay
10 years ago
It is essential for the college to relocate to Dunfermline for the future well being of local business and shops.
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Marie Mackinlay
10 years ago
We need the college to relocate to Dunfermline town centre to regenerate it.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
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Makes complete sense to move the campus to town if possible. An out of town location may offer short term gains (cheaper and quicker build) but it won't fit the needs of students. Universities and Colleges are learning from the mistakes of the past and seeking to move back into towns. Fife College needs to do the same.
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Ross cassidy
10 years ago
Great idea. Support the college and the town centre
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Susan Johnston
10 years ago
student @ Fife college. We need a campus in Dunfermline.
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Matt Fleming
10 years ago
I would be sad to see the college slowly diminish, similar to the way Dunfermline town is heading!
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Christine Burrows
10 years ago
Bring some life back to Dunfermline. Support the town's re-growth and let it be as prosperous as it used to be. The college would be situated perfectly.
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Anonymous
10 years ago
Please keep OUR college in OUR town for our children's future.
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Alan ODonnell
10 years ago
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I am a union shop steward for support staff at Fife College. I work (mostly) at the Halbeath Campus and I fully support this initiative. Good for students, good for the college and good for Dunfermline.
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Ian Munro
10 years ago
At last a big bold idea that will finally revive the dead centre of town. If this is not supported, Fife Council might as well just put up the 'closed' signs in central Dunfermline and start promoting Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and other centres exclusively.
Ask any student whether they prefer an out of town or town centre location for their college or uni and the vast majority would go for town centre. It's a no brainer. I presume the council are doing everything they can in the way of incentives to make this happen?
It makes sense for the new college to be in Dunfermline town centre, or as close to it as possible. The proximity to the bus and train station would mean that those who don't have a car can attend college. Dunfermline already has a great bus service. Not to mention the positive impact it would have on local businesses.
Having been a student at Fife College at the Halbeath Campus for the last 3 years, and also a resident in Dunfermline for the last 4 years, I welcome the change of location of the campus to Dunfermline Town Centre. I believe the change of location will not only be of benefit to the students attending the college, but will also boost the local economy and help the businesses in the town centre. The town centre is in bad need of more footfall, better shops and retailers. The college relocation will help to change the town centre for the better.
A potential move to somewhere like the Hyundai site is short termism as its best. A town centre campus is far more attractive to students (physically and financially) and makes the college part of the town. Basing it in town means it's close to the bus station, bars, shops and other amenities. A place like Duloch means a reliance on expensive travel arrangements and the feeling of isolation once you're there. Students would be in and out and wouldn't spend any time in the community. Fife College needs to look at what other colleges and universities are doing - moving IN to town rather than further OUT.
Having the college in town would boost business and make it easier for students to get to.
Our college should stay here , particularly due to the increase of population in the towns Eastern expansion.
This college should be kept in our town as enough of our services have already transferred beyond the area of West Fife to the detriment of the town.
I was in the first intake to the former Lauder Technical College 45 years ago and this college needs to be kept in Dunfermline, everything seems to end up in Kirkaldy.
College campus located in town would be good for local businesses.
The start of Dunfermlines demise can be directly linked back to the college being moved out of the town centre when out of town developments were the rage. There's room for out of town developments but a major seat of learning must be located in a central town centre location and Dunfermline certainly has the derelict land to accommodate such a development.
It is essential for the college to relocate to Dunfermline for the future well being of local business and shops.
We need the college to relocate to Dunfermline town centre to regenerate it.
Makes complete sense to move the campus to town if possible. An out of town location may offer short term gains (cheaper and quicker build) but it won't fit the needs of students. Universities and Colleges are learning from the mistakes of the past and seeking to move back into towns. Fife College needs to do the same.
Great idea. Support the college and the town centre
student @ Fife college. We need a campus in Dunfermline.
I would be sad to see the college slowly diminish, similar to the way Dunfermline town is heading!
Bring some life back to Dunfermline. Support the town's re-growth and let it be as prosperous as it used to be. The college would be situated perfectly.
Please keep OUR college in OUR town for our children's future.
I am a union shop steward for support staff at Fife College. I work (mostly) at the Halbeath Campus and I fully support this initiative. Good for students, good for the college and good for Dunfermline.
At last a big bold idea that will finally revive the dead centre of town. If this is not supported, Fife Council might as well just put up the 'closed' signs in central Dunfermline and start promoting Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes and other centres exclusively.