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Food Waste Bags Decision Undemocratic

by jamescalder on 24 May, 2018

Scottish Liberal Democrat Councillors Jonny Tepp, Tay Bridgehead, and James Calder, Dunfermline South,  are concerned that the recent decision to stop the delivery of free food waste bags to save £120,000 was based on a flawed process. They are calling for the decision to be overturned pending a proper consultation process.  Both Councillors had received […]

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Continued Issues at Recycling Sites

by jamescalder on 13 April, 2018

Flytipping problems are continuing at Recycling points. Recent incidents include toilets and sofas being dumped at the site at the Duloch Tesco for example. The Council are currently conducting a review into recycling provision. I have also raised the issue with colleagues in the Fife Liberal Democrats to look into new strategies. I am hoping […]

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Flytipping Problems Continue

by jamescalder on 16 January, 2018

Over the past few months we have had serious issues with flytipping in the ward. The Duloch Tesco and Abbeyview Recycling facilities have been particularly bad examples, and I am glad the Council is placing CCTV at the Duloch Tesco recycling. Flytipping issues have also been brought to my attention at the wooded area between […]

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Vandalism at Recycling Facilities

by jamescalder on 27 December, 2017

After the recent fire at a recycling facility in Abbeyview, Dunfermline, Liberal Democrat Dunfermline South Councillor James Calder has issued a plea for people to respect these facilities. Cllr. Calder has said, “It is sad that a minority of individuals abuse our community recycling facilities. There was a recent fire in Abbeyview that forced the […]

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