CISWO plans could unlock regeneration of Glenrothes town centre

A key move that could facilitate the redevelopment of Glenrothes town centre could be finalised as early as next week.A formal planning application to move the CISWO social club to Fife Council’s social work building on South Street has been submitted for approval.Developers wish to demolish the club’s current North Street home and establish a new leisure complex on the site, featuring restaurants and retail space.The project, undertaken by Easy Living Developments, is just the latest for the heart of the town.However, having reached the planning stage it means that after years of false dawns, work that could herald significant change for the retail sector could begin within months.The social work building is significantly newer than CISWO’s existing premises, with the process to relocate council staff likely to take place after the new year.As well as a games room and community meeting facilities, the ?new social club would also feature a 578-capacity hall, allowing CISWO to build on its reputation as a venue for darts.However, the club will lose its bowling green in the move, with members instead sharing with Dovecot Bowling Club in Auchmuty.