The recent winter weather that we have experienced has had a severe effect on the roads in Dunfermline. Over the last few months I have had increasing reports of potholes in the area. Roads reported to me include roads just off McKay Drive in Abbeyview, roads and Groves throughout Pitcorthie, Masterton Road and Greenshank Drive. […]

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 […]

A number of residents, living in areas along Aberdour Road, Carnegie Avenue, Sanderling Drive and Lapwing Drive, have told Councillor James Calder about their concerns about lorries driving along the road throughout day and night and being very noisy. James Calder has been in contact with Amazon. James Calder has said, “Many residents have raised their […]

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 […]

In some roads locally residents have expressed their concerns to James Calder about speeding and the volume of traffic. James would like to see the more done to help reduce this problem. James Calder has commented, Speeding traffic is obviously a danger, especially for children. I hope to work with residents, the Council and the […]