Gavin Ellis, who represents Dunfermline North and left the Tories to join Reform last year, is part of a group who review bids to Fife Council’s local community planning budget. And he said no to the application for £2,500 in funding. The local community planning budget is decided by councillors on the area committee. Fund are allocated to local projects that aim to improve communities and quality of life, including anti-poverty work, money advice services and environmental improvements. "I will always make my decision on how will this benefit the current and long term issues affecting Dunfermline."