CONCERNS over road safety near the Halbeath roundabout have been raised at a recent community meeting.

Interested parties met last week to discuss the re-establishment of the community council, which has not officially run for more than two years.

Acting chair Amy Woodgate has been leading the co-ordination of the group, which she hopes to get back up and running over the coming months.

Some attendees noted the dangerous crossing between Burger King and Halbeath retail park, which is often missed by motorists speeding up to join the motorway.

"Because people are coming off the roundabout and accelerating the crossing is not clear and isn't a properly marked right of way," Amy explained.

"The reality is it is the best place for a crossing but it does not work - at the moment people are putting their lives in their hands and hoping the road will be clear.

"There is also overgrown bushes which are affecting the visibility of traffic, it is not particularly safe, it is not a main area for walking but those who need to have to cross four junction areas just to get to the other side."

Newly re-elected councillor Jean Hall Muir also attended the meeting and said that the issue was "complicated".

"The community had wanted it and were told no," she added.

"It is the age old friction as people were asking why a big company like Burger King were able to do whatever they wanted."

The hopeful community council are looking to apply for recognition after hosting a further meeting next month, after that they will then be able to make changes in the area.

Fife Council confirmed that there are plans for a crossing in this location, design is ongoing and work will be programmed in line with other priorities.