The levels of snow in Dunfermline and Fife are obviously very high, and like most people I am avoiding going out right now. It goes without saying that I recommend everyone to keep an eye on Met Office information about this, avoid unnecessary journeys and keep safe. For vulnerable people including the elderly please keep […]

The Fife Council budget meeting took place today and as such I wanted to update the residents of Dunfermline South on what has taken place. As with all budgets, there were aspects I was happy with and some aspects that I have concerns with, and naturally as an opposition politician I was unable to get […]

After being contacted by a local resident, I have liaised with Council staff to deal with an issue related to grit being contaminated. During one of the icy spells at the end of 2017, local residents used the grit bin on their street but found later it had been contaminated by red chipstones which made […]

The recent motion proposed by Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dunfermline South James Calder at the City of Dunfermline Area Committee to reduce speed limits on single carriageways to 30 mph passed unanimously with one ammendment to bring a report on the implications of this to a future Committee meeting. Councillor Calder has welcomed this, stating […]

Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dunfermline South James Calder has been contacted by a number of constituents regarding issues related to fast moving traffic in roads passing by residential areas in Dunfermline. Particular problems have included on Carnegie Avenue and Lapwing Drive. As a result Cllr. Calder has put a motion forward at the next City […]

In a number of areas in the ward there are significant problems with roads and pavements. Councillor James Calder has been working to improve this situation that many residents are worried about, including: Supporting a proposal by Fife Council’s Transportation Department to resurface roads such as Morrison Drive. Arranging a meeting between local residents and Transportation […]

Just over a week before Christmas, Dunfermline has had major problems with icy pavements. Dunfermline South Liberal Democrat Councillor James Calder has been concerned about this. Cllr. Calder has said, Obviously it is unavoidable at winter to have icy conditions, but it feels as though Fife Council has been caught offguard. Pavements are completely covered […]

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 […]

Throughout the summer there has been continued work by Virgin Media, now moving to Pitcorthie. During this time I have been contacted by concerned residents both in Pitcorthie as well as in Duloch and Masterton from the work there previously. There have been concerns about work in gardens as well as the state of pavements […]

I am delighted that after many years campaigning from the local community, the Council has finally improved the Mini roundabouts on Masterton Road at the end of Morrison Drive and Dover Drive. Both of these were dangerous for local residents to turn into, as often cars travelled too fast and at the Morrison Drive roundabout in […]