Over the past week, many of the ScotRail peak time services on the Fife Circle going through Dunfermline have seen reduced capacity to just 2 carriages, leading to some passengers being unable to get on the trains. Dunfermline’s Liberal Democrat Councillors James Calder and Aude Boubaker-Calder are calling this out and have written a letter […]

After Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dunfermline South James Calder raised the lack of bins on Queensferry Road in Dunfermline late last year, he is delighted that the Council’s Street Cleansing team are now installing them. 10 bins will be installed with 5 being placed on each side of the road. Councillor Calder said, Litter is […]

As we reach the end of 2023, I want to wish all residents in Dunfermline a Happy Christmas and I hope everyone has an enjoyable festive period. Hopefully we can look forward to a positive New Year and I look forward to continuing to work for local residents in Dunfermline next year in the Council.

James Calder, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dunfermline South, today branded the Scottish Government’s Budget for the coming year as “disastrous”. The SNP/Green Budget contains swingeing cuts to essential areas including: James Calder commented: The SNP have spent years ignoring expert warnings about the lack of a long-term economic strategy and the impact of its failure […]

At the most recent Full Council meeting, councillors unanimously agreed to award the Freedom of the City of Dunfermline to the peacocks. During the meeting I spoke to welcome both the cross-party consensus on this as well as the love that many have for the peacocks. I am delighted that the honour was given and […]

At a meeting of Fife Council, Fife Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Councillor James Calder put forward a motion asking the Council Leader to raise the NHS Fife deficit, currently sitting around £16 million, to the Scottish Health Secretary. This was passed despite the SNP councillors opposing the motion. After the motion passed, Councillor Calder said, […]

With the most recent figures showing an overspend of almost £16 million, Fife Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Councillor James Calder is raising the issue at the upcoming Fife Council meeting. He is bringing forward a motion asking the Council leader to write to the Scottish Health Secretary to ask what support they will provide to […]

At the discussion of the Fife Council Strategic Housing Investment Plan at the Council Cabinet Committee meeting, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Councillor James Calder raised a question on helping to regenerate the Dunfermline City Centre through housing developments. The reply included a comment regarding actively looking to help regenerate Bruce Street through bringing into use […]

The revocation of Air Quality Management Areas in Bonnygate, Cupar and Appin Crescent, Dunfermline was the subject of discussion in two Fife Council Committee meetings this week. At the Environment, Transportation and Climate Change Scrutiny Committee, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Dunfermline Central Aude Boubaker-Calder challenged the decision. Fife Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Councillor James Calder […]

On Saturday Councillor James Calder took part in a big community cleanup in the Dunfermline City Centre. As an initiative of a member of the local business community, it was a big success with many coming out to help. James Calder said, It was great to join so many members of the community for our […]