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by jamescalder on 23 March, 2024
After recent weather issues, a tree that had collapsed along the path between Carnegie Avenue and Pitreavie Golf Club was reported to Liberal Democrat Councillor James Calder by a local member of the public. The tree that was effectively blocking the path has now been removed by the Council. James Calder said, I’ve had trees […]
Read more Leave a commentby jamescalder on 22 March, 2024
At the Fife Council meeting, it was agreed to declare a housing emergency despite the opposition of the SNP. This was as a result of the motion which was backed by the Liberal Democrat group, which Fife Liberal Democrat leader James Calder seconded. James Calder said, Today Fife Council declared a Housing Emergency and this […]
Read more Leave a commentby jamescalder on 21 March, 2024
Fife Liberal Democrat leader Councillor James Calder asked a question of the Fife Council leader about his attendance at Scottish Cities Week. James Calder made the point about the people of Dunfermline needing to know about the positive impacts of this and asked for a briefing to be prepared. James Calder said, It is positive […]
Read more Leave a commentby jamescalder on 14 March, 2024
Fife Liberal Democrat leader Councillor James Calder is joining with Fife Council Housing Spokesperson Councillor Judy Hamilton in putting forward a motion declaring a Housing Emergency in Fife. This is taking place in the midst of a 26% cut in the Scottish Affordable Housing programme by the Scottish Government and a previous agreement at Cabinet […]
Read more Leave a commentby jamescalder on 9 March, 2024
At a meeting of the Fife Council Cabinet Committee, Fife Liberal Democrat leader Councillor James Calder called out the SNP for attempting to remove an agreement that the funding for energy efficiency measures was unaffordable for council house rent payers. James Calder said, The SNP on one hand claim they are on the side of […]
Read more Leave a commentby jamescalder on 8 March, 2024
After agreement last year by councillors at the City of Dunfermline Area Committee, work has now started in reducing the speed limit on Lapwing Drive to 30mph. This has taken place after a motion on the issue was originally put forward by Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dunfermline South James Calder. James Calder said,
Read more Leave a commentby jamescalder on 29 February, 2024
In the papers for the coming Fife Council Cabinet Committee, a paper detailing options for future Community Use Provision in South and West Fife in light of the replacement for Inverkeithing High School. Amongst the options include both providing swimming provision at either Inverkeithing or the Fleet Grounds site, or not providing it at all. […]
Read more Leave a commentby jamescalder on 22 February, 2024
At the Fife Council budget meeting, Fife Liberal Democrat leader Councillor James Calder led the Liberal Democrat response to the Administration budget. The Liberal Democrats welcomes the budget after the Administration agreed to include several key Liberal Democrat priorities, including: After the budget passed, James Calder commented, The Liberal Democrats engaged with the Administration throughout […]
Read more Leave a commentby jamescalder on 15 February, 2024
The proposed Fife Council budget has been published by the Administration, and this has been welcomed by Fife Liberal Democrat leader Councillor James Calder who has been in discussion with the Administration in the past few weeks. Liberal Democrat priorities contained within the budget include: James Calder said, The Liberal Democrats have been engaging with […]
Read more Leave a commentby jamescalder on 8 February, 2024
At a meeting of the Fife Council Cabinet Committee, during discussion on the Council Budget Planning, Fife Liberal Democrat leader Councillor James Calder asked a question on the effects of the proposed Council Tax freeze. Specifically this related to a point in the report showing that there would be an erosion in the Council Tax […]
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