The impact of a controversial quarry on a Fife village will be discussed at a special meeting.
Residents of Leslie have been invited to discuss blasting at Lomond Quarry by a mediator appointed to arbitrate concerns between its operators and people living nearby.
The meeting, at Leslie Primary School, is closed to the public but invites have been issued to householders thought to be affected directly by operations at the site.
With around 700 households having been contacted, Councillor John Wincott said the meeting would be a good opportunity to raise any concerns.
“This meeting is a very important development in the mediation,” he said.
“I understand the mediator, John Sturrock, is an expert in this field and I really hope he will be able to move the mediation forwards.
“Certainly, I know the residents of Leslie are desperate for some sort of resolution to the problems they have been facing.”
The mediator was appointed by Fife Council following an independent report into operations at the quarry, to the north of Leslie.
The report was sanctioned following concerns from residents over the impact of blasting at the site.
Skene Group, which operates the quarry, says it wants to be a good neighbour, although some residents have been highly vocal in their worries.
Jan Wincott, chairwoman of Leslie Community Council, said: “The mediator wants to hear the views of as many of the closest neighbours as possible and so it is vital people turn up.
“In the meeting it is also important everyone has a chance to put their points across.”
Iain Matheson, chief legal officer said: “The meeting will provide an opportunity for those residents who have been invited to discuss matters with the mediator.”