Kirkcaldy to receive funding boost in spending review
It comes after the town's local MP Melanie Ward urged the Chancellor to invest in the region.
Speaking in the House of Commons on Wednesday, the Chancellor said investment in Kirkcaldy's seafront and high street would 'create jobs and new business opportunities'.
The plans were outlined alongside measures to boost communities across the UK, with Ms Reeves stating: 'The renewal of Britain must be felt everywhere.'
She said additional funding would be invested to support up to 350 communities, particularly those in deprived areas, while a total of £52 billion was announced for the Scottish Government.
'Backing our nations and regions means backing our devolved governments,' she said.
The Chancellor added: 'I know the pride that people feel in their communities. I see it everywhere I go. But I also know that for too many people, there is a sense that something has been lost as high streets have declined, as community spaces have closed, as jobs and opportunities have gone elsewhere.
'The renewal of Britain must be felt everywhere. Today, I am pleased to announce additional funding to support up to 350 communities, especially those in the most deprived areas – funding to improve parks, youth facilities and libraries.'
Scottish Labour's Melanie Ward, MP for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy, told the House of Commons on Monday: "Many times I've raised with the Minister as well as Business Ministers and Treasury Ministers, the need for regeneration funding for Kirkcaldy High Street.
'The brilliant people of our town deserve a modern town centre that makes the most of our incredible seafront and all it has to offer. Ahead of the Spending Review this week, can the Minister assure me that my message has been heard?'
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