A few months ago a concerned local resident raised the issue of Openreach vans parking on an area of grass verge on Aberdour Road near the Tesco Metro. They also provided details of the drivers who were doing this. As a result of this I have raised the issue with Openreach who have taken a […]

Today the latest meeting of the West Fife Common Good Sub-Committee took place. Today’s discussions included funding to support the work on restoring Culross pier, celebrations of the bicentenary of the current Dunfermline Abbey parish church and also a digital-speed sign in Townhill, All 3 proposals were unanimously supported by Councillors. Having seen the results […]

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 […]

Over the Christmas break it was brought to my attention that the green area on Glenartney Grove was in need of work to cut back some of the trees and shrubs. After coming over to take a look it was clear to me this was an issue. As a result I contacted the Parks, Streets […]

Fife Council is looking to gain Forestry Commission to plant further woods to the north of Duloch Park. Councillor James Calder wants to know local people’s views on this proposal. James Calder has said, We have a wonderful facility in the form of Duloch Park, which is a great place to walk, play sports and […]

After a number of concerns raised by residents living near the burn flowing through Pitcorthie, Councillor James Calder has taken action to help deal with a rat problem. James Calder has said: A number of residents have spoken to me in recent months about the issues with rats around the burn in Pitcorthie. Obviously this […]

Dunfermline South Councillor James Calder joined residents and Council Officers on Thursday 16th November to discuss various local issues that have been raised as a concern. This came after a local resident and started a petition with signatures of many of the local residents. Councillor Calder has said, Thanks to the efforts of determined local […]

Dunfermline South Liberal Democrat Councillor asked at the Fife Council meeting about cuts to staffing in Dunfermline for the Parks, Streets and Open Spaces department locally. The Council Administration replied that they were reviewing staffing and would be confident in restoring this. Councillor Calder has commented, I welcome this positive response from the Council Administration. […]

Dunfermline has had higher staff cuts than the rest of Fife to Parks, Streets and Open Spaces, figures reveal. Up to April 2016, over 35% of staff have been lost in Dunfermline, compared to 18-26% in some of the other areas of Fife. Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dunfermline South James Calder has called for action […]