Over £2m in support has been made available for four projects in Fife, it has been reported.

A sixth meeting of the Fife Taskforce was held in Glenrothes on 04 November.

It decided four local projects would receive £2.07m from the £6m set aside to support the Fife Taskforce's Action Plan.

One of the projects includes regenerating Queensway Industrial Estate to develop a modern business and technology park.

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The Queensway Green Technology Park would utilise the proximity to RWE's Biomass Power Generation facility.

A total of £1.17m was granted.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: "The focus of the Taskforce is on action that continues to assist people, businesses and communities affected by job losses in central Fife.

"Supported by £6 million from the Scottish Government these initiatives will help deliver economic growth in the Glenrothes area and Central Fife."

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