A number of Councillors and Council staff attended a meeting at Amazon today. Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dunfermline South James Calder asked about issues regarding lorries in the area. Cllr. Calder has said, Today’s visit to Amazon was very positive. Over the past year a number of constituents have raised issues regarding lorries driving through […]

Around Fife there are a number of issues with roads, and I have always worked to try and get roads in Dunfermline South repaired where possible. I am pleased to say that Transportation, after it was raised to me by residents, will be making repairs to Forman Grove and Dovecot Wynd. They have also stated […]

At today’s Full Fife Council Meeting, Fife Liberal Democrat Education Spokesperson and Councillor for Dunfermline South James Calder asked the Council  a question on whether options other than the mooted joint campus with Fife College were being considered for replacing Woodmill and St Columba’s. Cllr. Calder has said, Many constituents have raised concerns about a […]

At today’s City of Dunfermline Area Committee Meeting there was a report from Parks, Streets and Open Spaces. A number of items were discussed, including an additional 10 staff to be given to Dunfermline and Council attempts to challenge contracts on private land. Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dunfermline South James Calder has said, First of […]

The West Fife Common Good Subcommittee met yesterday and a number of grants were made. The first two grants were for picnic tables in Townhill and also towards thge Lammas Fair in Inverkeithing. The final application was in Dunfermline South for helping to expand the Dunfermline East Church Annexe. I was very supportive of this […]

At yesterday’s Education and Children’s Services Committee catchment changes have finally been made for the schools of Dunfermline and West Fife. I was delighted there was unanimous approval for what I believe were sensible proposals. The agreement made included ensuring all pupils in Dunfermline, including those from Masterton Primary, got to go to school in […]

On Page 55 point 3.12 of the agenda of yesterday’s North East Fife Area Committee, Parks, Streets and Open Spaces are proposing to challenge, renegotiate or terminate legally binding contracts in perpetuity to maintain green areas in areas of ‘private land’. Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dunfermline South James Calder is concerned if this is rolled […]

I wanted to congratulate the organisers of this year’s Outwith Festival who have once again done a brilliant job in showcasing Dunfermline’s culture and talent. While I was unable to attend as much as I would have liked due to it clashing with the Scottish Liberal Democrat Conference, I have heard brilliant things from many […]

At the most recent Dunfermline and West Fife Sports Council meeting, which I sit on as one of the Councillor represenatives, a number of interesting issues were discussed and some positive action is being taken forward. One of the recent decisions was to grant funding for Abbeyview Bowling Club to get a chair for wheelchair […]

After the Summer break Council business has resumed, starting with the Dunfermline Area Committee. Community funding, transport issues and complaints were discussed. The meeting began with traffic regulation orders in Dunfermline North and also the town centre. We then moved onto various funding issues. This included funding to help reopen Abbot House, which I welcomed […]