Resurfacing of West Park Road #dundeewestend

As residents are aware, we have long-campaigned for the resurfacing of most of West Park Road and are very pleased that this was finally successful last month - Michael is pictured at the new road surface - a vast improvement on the potholed and badly deteriorated, old surface.

Whilst this is good news, it must be remembered that the current budget is wholly inadequate and far too few roads and footpaths are being upgraded. It is particularly stark this year and brings into focus the bad effect of many years of SNP under-investment in pavements and roads.

At the council’s revenue budget, the Liberal Democrat Group proposed an additional £2 million next year for roads resurfacing and £1 million on pavements resurfacing to properly tackle the state of many footpaths and road surfaces that we get so many complaints about.

Unfortunately, the SNP voted down the LibDem budget proposals 15-12, but we will continue to campaign for roads and pavements improvements across the West End.

West End Ward Tuesday Surgeries #dundeewestend

Just a reminder that, with the schools closed for the October holidays, Fraser's usual weekly ward surgeries do not recommence until after the school holidays, but will be back next week.

However, we can still be contacted on any local issues or concerns - just e-mail westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk - many thanks!

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 14 OCTOBER 2024

Seafield Road, Dundee - closed from its westmost end (in cul-de-sac) extending for a distance of no more than 20 metres in an easterly direction to facilitate a site access for a new housing development until November 2025.

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until December 2024 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Network Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme – rolling road closures from Monday 24 June for 28 weeks – insofar as it affects the West End Ward : 

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound for 2 weeks.

Riverside Avenue/Dykes of Gray Road (at Swallow roundabout) - closed Monday to Friday overnight (7.00pm to 7.00am) from Monday 1 July for 10 months for junction improvement works.

A90 Kingsway (at Swallow roundabout) – overnight (7.30pm to 6.30am Monday - Friday) contraflow from Monday 1 July 2024 for 10 months for third party works.

Lower Pleasance (Lochee Road to Brewery Lane) – closed for one week for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Menzieshill Road – closed from Monday 14 October for 2 weeks for subsidence investigation and repairs.

Riverside Drive (at Rail Bridge) – eastbound lane narrows and north footway closure from Monday 14 October for 2 weeks for Scotland Gas Network work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Session Street – closed on Wednesday 23 October for Scottish Water work.

Explorer Road (at Apollo Way) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 28 October (8.00am to 6.00pm) for one week for WHP Telecommunications work.

Perth Road (at Westfield Avenue) – temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 13 November to Sunday 17 November for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Logie Street (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound from 9.00am on  Sunday 17 November to 6.00am on Monday 18 November for Scottish Water work.

A West End Halloween event! #dundeewestend

A great event from Perth Road Launderette :

***A SPOOKY ANNOUNCEMENT***

Get the Kids looking extra spooky this year with a free face paint after school!

We may even have a spook handing out treats but they promise no tricks!

Temporary traffic order - Menzieshill Road

From the City Council :

THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of subsidence investigation and repair works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Menzieshill Road (between Whitefauld Road and Invergowrie Drive), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 14 October 2024 for 5 working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Invergowrie Drive / Whitefauld Road.

For further information contact 433082.

Executive Director of City Development

Dundee City Council

Black History Month

From the Curator of Museum Services at the University of Dundee :

We’re delighted to be taking part in Black History Month this year with several events and activities:

Throughout October, Monday to Friday - 9am-5pm

Dalhousie Building Foyer

Exhibition - Dundee and Empire

Connections with the Caribbean (exporting linen) and South Asia (importing jute) provided the basis for much of Dundee’s wealth and this legacy is evident today in the city’s buildings and amenities. Many Dundonians left the city to work in parts of the Empire and later many others came from previously colonised countries to make Dundee their new home. This poster exhibition, created in collaboration with colleagues from across the University, explores these stories and many others.

See more at www.dundee.ac.uk/events/festival-future-dundee-and-empire

Monday 14th October at 1.15pm

Dalhousie Building Foyer

Exhibition Tour - Dundee and Empire

Join exhibition contributors Caroline Brown, Matthew Jarron, Andrea Mohan, Susan Mains and Michael Morris for an informal guided tour of the new exhibition. Book a place at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dundee-and-empire-exhibition-tour-tickets-1008205087557

Wednesday 16th October at 2.30pm

Meet in the Tower Building Foyer

Breaking the Chains – a walking tour exploring Dundee’s links to slavery

Join museum curator Matthew Jarron and local history librarian Erin Farley for this eye-opening guided tour of the city centre. This event is nearly fully booked but there are still a few places available – book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-the-chains-a-walking-tour-exploring-dundees-links-to-slavery-tickets-871841881537

Don’t miss the University’s other Black History Month events – details at www.dundee.ac.uk/engage/events/black-history-month

West End Ward Thursday Surgeries #dundeewestend

With the schools closed for the October holidays, Michael's usual weekly ward surgeries do not recommence until after the school holidays.

However, we can still be contacted on any local issues or concerns - just e-mail westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk - many thanks!

Friends of Balgay event on Saturday! #dundeewestend

The Friends of Balgay are hosting a talk at Blackness Library this Saturday - 12th October - about planting for bees and butterflies: an insight into the selection of pollinator-friendly plants for every garden.

It starts at 10am - all welcome!

West End Ward Tuesday Surgeries #dundeewestend

With the schools closed for the October holidays, Fraser's usual weekly ward surgeries do not recommence until after the school holidays.

However, we can still be contacted on any local issues or concerns - just e-mail westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk - many thanks!

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 7 OCTOBER 2024

Seafield Road, Dundee - closed from its westmost end (in cul-de-sac) extending for a distance of no more than 20 metres in an easterly direction to facilitate a site access for a new housing development until November 2025.

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until December 2024 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Network Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme – rolling road closures from Monday 24 June for 28 weeks – insofar as it affects the West End Ward : 

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound for 3 weeks.

Riverside Avenue/Dykes of Gray Road (at Swallow roundabout) - closed Monday to Friday overnight (7.00pm to 7.00am) from Monday 1 July for 10 months for junction improvement works.

A90 Kingsway (at Swallow roundabout) – overnight (7.30pm to 6.30am Monday - Friday) contraflow from Monday 1 July 2024 for 10 months for third party works.

Lower Pleasance (Lochee Road to Brewery Lane) – closed for 2 weeks for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Rosebery Street (Pitfour Street to Cleghorn Street) – closed until Wednesday 9 October for Scottish Water work.

Perth Road (at Grosvenor Road) – temporary traffic lights on Wednesday 9 October for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Menzieshill Road – closed from Monday 14 October for 2 weeks for subsidence investigation and repairs.

Riverside Drive (at Rail Bridge) – eastbound lane narrows and north footway closure from Monday 14 October for 2 weeks for Scotland Gas Network work.

Session Street – closed on Wednesday 23 October for Scottish Water work.

Explorer Road (at Apollo Way) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 28 October (8.00am to 6.00pm) for one week for WHP Telecommunications work.

Dundee Chess Congress 2024 #dundeewestend

It is great to see the Dundee Chess Congress taking place soon in the West End at the University of Dundee Chaplaincy Centre - from 11th-13th October!

The premier tournament is already full but there is still ample space left in the major and minor categories.

All welcome and further details can be found at http://dundeecongress.co.uk

Urban ReLeaf Dundee

Urban ReLeaf is a city-wide citizen-science initiative that engages the community to share their observations and perceptions of greenspaces across Dundee.

The goal is to enhance the benefits of these greenspaces and ensure they meet the diverse needs of the community. The collected data will help shape local strategies and policies and will be available for other organisations to use.

Parks and greenspaces are essential for health and wellbeing and will be increasingly important for the city's resilience to climate change. Urban ReLeaf aims to create a large, citizen-generated dataset on park usage, what helps people benefit more from greenspaces, and incidents of flooding and drought in Dundee.

Data collection has begun and will continue until summer 2025. To maximize participation, Urban ReLeaf is building a volunteer team to support engagement throughout the year and across all areas of the city.

To find out more and sign up to volunteer go to https://dundeecityvolunteers.co.uk/volunteers/provider-profile/UrbanReLeaf

Getting things done - West Port #dundeewestend

We recently received concerns from residents about the poor road surface on West Port at Johnston's Lane - see photo.

We raised this with the Roads Maintenance Partnership and have received the following helpful response :

"Thank you for your email. The local inspector has raised an order for repairs to be carried out."

Michael’s weekly ward surgeries today! #dundeewestend

Michael’s ward surgeries take place today and every Thursday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Thursdays at 5.45pm prompt – West End Campus (come to reception area of St Joseph’s RC and Victoria Park Primary Schools)

Thursdays at 6.30pm prompt – Harris Academy reception area

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

Getting things done - Mid Wynd - an update #dundeewestend

Towards the end of April this year, damaged bollards in Mid Wynd were replaced.

However, there have been unfortunate instances of some riders of motorbikes ignoring the 'no through road' at great speed and causing alarm to pedestrians.

Along with local residents, we asked the City Council if the spacing between the bollards could be narrowed to prevent this, and this was agreed to.

We are pleased to say this has now been done - see photo.

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries tonight! #dundeewestend

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries take place later today and every Tuesday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Tuesdays at 5pm prompt – Blackness Library

Tuesdays at 5.45pm prompt – Ancrum Road Primary School

All residents welcome – no appointment necessary.

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2024

Seafield Road, Dundee - closed from its westmost end (in cul-de-sac) extending for a distance of no more than 20 metres in an easterly direction to facilitate a site access for a new housing development until November 2025.

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until December 2024 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Network Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme – rolling road closures from Monday 24 June for 28 weeks – West End Ward roads affected : 

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound for 3 weeks.

Riverside Avenue/Dykes of Gray Road (at Swallow roundabout) - closed Monday to Friday overnight (7.00pm to 7.00am) from Monday 1 July for 10 months for junction improvement works.

A90 Kingsway (at Swallow roundabout) – overnight (7.30pm to 6.30am Monday - Friday) contraflow from Monday 1 July 2024 for 10 months for third party works.

Lower Pleasance (Lochee Road to Brewery Lane) – closed from Monday 30 September for 3 weeks for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Hawkhill (Bellfield Street to Hunter Street) – off‑peak lane closures from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October for carriageway lining works.

Rosebery Street (Pitfour Street to Cleghorn Street) – closed Monday 30 September for 8 days for Scottish Water work.

Perth Road (at Union Place) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 30 September for one week for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming roadworks

Menzieshill Road – closed from Monday 14 October for 2 weeks for subsidence investigation and repairs.

Learn to crochet - from Transition Dundee

Next Saturday - 5th October - from 11am, Transition Dundee is holding a 'learn to crochet' workshop at 112 Nethergate.

Back by popular demand, this is aimed at beginners, showing participants how to use a crochet hook, before moving on to the different stitches.

Transition Dundee will provide all the materials, as well as refreshments throughout and a light vegetarian lunch.

This class is open to anyone over the age of 12, though 12 - 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Further information is available at www.facebook.com/events/1064813481725970

Temporary Traffic Order - Rosebery Street

From the City Council :

Dundee City Council proposes to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose of facilitating Scottish Water mains repair works.

The Order is expected to be in force for eight days from 30 September 2024. Its maximum duration in terms of the Act is eighteen months.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit temporarily all vehicular traffic in Rosebery Street from its junction with Pitfour Street to its junction with Cleghorn Street.

An alternative route will be available via Pitfour Street, City Road, Cleghorn Street and in reverse.

If you have any queries, please contact the Network Management Team, City Development Department, Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1LS or phone 07939 282882.

Dundee Art Society update #dundeewestend

The West End's Dundee Art Society is a registered charity and one of the oldest art societies in the UK.

Founded in 1890 to encourage 'art for all' it is still very active hosting classes, exhibition and monthly art talks at its home in the Roseangle Gallery.

You can read more about the society's fascinating history at www.dundeeartsociety.co.uk/about-das and more about current events and classes at www.dundeeartsociety.co.uk/classes-and-workshops

Membership is only £30 per year with a reduction for students. Read more at www.dundeeartsociety.co.uk/membership

You can contact the society for further information at :

Roseangle Gallery

17 Roseangle, Dundee, DD1 4LP



Phone : Dundee 322429



E-mail : dundeeartsociety@gmail.com

West End Thursday surgeries today - all welcome! #dundeewestend

Michael’s surgeries take place today and every Thursday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Thursdays at 5.45pm prompt – West End Campus (come to reception area of St Joseph’s RC and Victoria Park Primary Schools)

Thursdays at 6.30pm prompt – Harris Academy reception area

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

Getting things done - Union Place #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who recently contacted us about the unkempt condition of parts of the Union Place car park.

We have therefore raised this with environment management at the City Council to ensure a proper tidy-up takes place.

West End Tuesday surgeries today - all welcome! #dundeewestend

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries take place later today and every Tuesday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Tuesdays at 5pm prompt – Blackness Library

Tuesdays at 5.45pm prompt – Ancrum Road Primary School

All residents welcome – no appointment necessary.

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2024

Seafield Road, Dundee - closed from its westmost end (in cul-de-sac) extending for a distance of no more than 20 metres in an easterly direction to facilitate a site access for a new housing development until November 2025.

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until December 2024 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Network Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme – rolling road closures from Monday 24 June for 28 weeks – insofar as it affects the West End Ward : 

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound for 4 weeks.

Riverside Avenue/Dykes of Gray Road (at Swallow roundabout) - closed Monday to Friday overnight (7.00pm to 7.00am) from Monday 1 July for 10 months for junction improvement works.

A90 Kingsway (at Swallow roundabout) – overnight (7.30pm to 6.30am Monday - Friday) contraflow from Monday 1 July 2024 for 10 months for third party works.

Lower Pleasance (Lochee Road to Brewery Lane) – closed from Monday 23 September for 4 weeks for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Hawkhill (Perth Road to Bellfield Street) – off‑peak stop/go traffic control from Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September for carriageway lining works.

Sycamore Place - closed for its entire length from Monday 23 September for 5 days for carriageway resurfacing.

A90 Kingsway West (at Myrekirk roundabout) – overnight (8.00pm to 6.00am) lane closures Tuesday 24 September for barrier repair.

Hawkhill (Bellfield Street to Hunter Street) – off‑peak lane closures from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October for carriageway lining works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Rosebery Street (Pitfour Street to Cleghorn Street) – closed Monday 30 September for 8 days for Scottish Water work.

Perth Road (at Union Place) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 30 September for one week for Scottish Water work.

Menzieshill Road – closed from Monday 14 October for 2 weeks for subsidence investigation and repairs.

Doors Open Day - St Joseph's Church #dundeewestend

As part of Doors Open Day, St Joseph's Church is open on Saturday 28th September between 10am and 4pm.

The beautiful church is at 42 Wilkie's Lane and is well worth a visit. There will be tours to the crypt and teas will be available. There will also be items of historical interest to see - all welcome!

Harp classes at Blackness Library #dundeewestend

Back in March this year, Fraser had the pleasure of meeting the participants in Mary Veal's ‘Clarsach for Beginners’ class at Blackness Library, run through Friends of Wighton.

It is a really great class and the members play lovely songs on the harp.

The group meets from 2pm to 3.30pm every Monday (except the first of each month) at the library - all welcome!

For more information, please contact Friends of Wighton's secretary at secretary@friendsofwighton.com

Getting things done - Victoria Park #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who highlighted to us last week that a fence near the Rose Garden in Victoria Park had fallen.

We therefore reported this to the City Council to ensure repairs take place.

Michael’s weekly ward surgeries tonight! #dundeewestend

Michael’s ward surgeries take place today and every Thursday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Thursdays at 5.45pm prompt – West End Campus (come to reception area of St Joseph’s RC and Victoria Park Primary Schools)

Thursdays at 6.30pm prompt – Harris Academy reception area

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

Sinderins Community Hub at Logie sheltered lounge #dundeewestend

From tomorrow, there is a new phase in the life of the Sinderins Community Hub.    It is going on tour!

It will be meeting in the Lime Street Sheltered Housing Complex. 

The Hub is open for all not just those in sheltered housing - all are welcome!

Come along and meet familiar and new faces - Thursday 19th September from 1pm.

Fraser's West End ward surgeries later today #dundeewestend

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries take place later today and every Tuesday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Tuesdays at 5pm prompt – Blackness Library

Tuesdays at 5.45pm prompt – Ancrum Road Primary School

All residents welcome – no appointment necessary.

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 2024

Seafield Road, Dundee - closed from its westmost end (in cul-de-sac) extending for a distance of no more than 20 metres in an easterly direction to facilitate a site access for a new housing development until November 2025.

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until December 2024 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Network Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme – rolling road closures from Monday 24 June for 28 weeks – affected West End Ward streets are : 

• City Road/Tullideph Road junction – temporary traffic lights for one week; and

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound for 5 weeks.

Riverside Avenue/Dykes of Gray Road (at Swallow roundabout) - closed Monday to Friday overnight (7.00pm to 7.00am) from Monday 1 July for 10 months for junction improvement works.

A90 Kingsway (at Swallow roundabout) – overnight (7.30pm to 6.30am Monday - Friday) contraflow from Monday 1 July 2024 for 10 months for third party works.

Kirsty Semple Way (at Tom McDonald Avenue) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 9 September for 9 days for fibre ducting works.

Brewery Lane – give and take until Friday 20 September for one week for street lighting works.

Perth Road (Hawkhill to Shepherds Loan) – closed eastbound from 9.00am on Tuesday 17 September to 6.00am on Wednesday 18 September for Scottish Water work.

Lower Pleasance (Lochee Road to Brewery Lane) – closed from Wednesday 18 September for 4 weeks for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Blackness Road (at Glamis Road) – temporary traffic lights from 9.00am on Wednesday 18 September to 6.00am on Thursday 19 September for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Hawkhill (Perth Road to Bellfield Street) – off‑peak stop/go traffic control from Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September for carriageway lining works.

Hawkhill (Bellfield Street to Hunter Street) – off‑peak lane closures from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October for carriageway lining works.

Sycamore Place - closed for its entire length from Monday 23 September for 5 days for carriageway resurfacing.

Perth Road (at Union Place) – temporary traffic lights from Tuesday 24 September for one week for Scottish Water work.

Rosebery Street (Pitfour Street to Cleghorn Street) – closed Monday 30 September for 8 days for Scottish Water work.

Menzieshill Road – closed from Monday 14 October for 2 weeks for subsidence investigation and repairs.

Temporary Traffic Order - Lower Pleasance

From the City Council :

Dundee City Council proposes to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose of facilitating Scottish and Southern Energy works.

The Order is expected to be in force for four weeks from 18 September 2024. Its maximum duration in terms of the Act is eighteen months.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit temporarily all vehicular traffic in Lower Pleasance from its junction with the residential car park entrance for a distance of 50 metres or thereby in a southerly direction.

An alternative route will be available via Lochee Road, Polepark Road, Brewery Lane and in reverse.

If you have any queries, please contact the Network Management Team, City Development Department, Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1LS or call 07939 282882.

Friends of Riverside Nature Park AGM #dundeewestend

The Friends of Riverside Nature Park AGM is on Tuesday 24th September and takes place at Campy Growers in Camperdown Park at 7pm.

More details in the poster - all welcome!

Temporary Traffic Order - Sycamore Place

Having long-campaigned for road resurfacing in Sycamore Place which - as the photo shows - has a really poor road surface, we were pleased to recently receive the following Temporary Traffic Order from the City Council :

THE ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)

THE DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL AS TRAFFIC AUTHORITY being satisfied that traffic on the road should be prohibited by reason of carriageway resurfacing works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Sycamore Place (for its full length), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 16th September 2024 for five working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Vehicular access for residents will be maintained where possible.

A diversion route is available via Balgay Road and Scott Street.

For further information contact 07939 282882.

Executive Director

City Development Department,

Dundee City Council

Michael’s weekly ward surgeries today! #dundeewestend

Michael’s ward surgeries take place today and every Thursday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Thursdays at 5.45pm prompt – West End Campus (come to reception area of St Joseph’s RC and Victoria Park Primary Schools)

Thursdays at 6.30pm prompt – Harris Academy reception area

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

University of Dundee Archives Open Day #dundeewestend

The University of Dundee Archives is having an Open Day tomorrow - Thursday 12 September.

Drop in 10am-1pm or 2pm-4.30pm for a chance to see some of the amazing archives relating to the history of Dundee, Scotland and beyond.

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries tonight! #dundeewestend

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries take place later today and every Tuesday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Tuesdays at 5pm prompt – Blackness Library

Tuesdays at 5.45pm prompt – Ancrum Road Primary School

All residents welcome – no appointment necessary.

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2024

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until December 2024 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until December 2024 for construction works.

Seafield Road, Dundee - closed from its westmost end (in cul-de-sac) extending for a distance of no more than 20 metres in an easterly direction to facilitate a site access for a new housing development until November 2025.

Scottish and Southern Energy Network Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme – rolling road closures from Monday 24 June for 28 weeks – West End roads affected :

+ City Road (Blyth Street to Milnbank Gardens) – closed until Monday 9 September;

+ City Road/Tullideph Road junction – temporary traffic lights from Sunday 8 September for 2 weeks; and

+ Tullideph Road (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound from Sunday 8 September for 5 weeks.

Riverside Avenue/Dykes of Gray Road (at Swallow roundabout) - closed Monday to Friday overnight (7.00pm to 7.00am) from Monday 1 July for 11 months for junction improvement works.

A90 Kingsway (at Swallow roundabout) – overnight (7.30pm to 6.30am) contraflow for 10 months for third party works.

Brewery Lane – give and take from Monday 9 September for one week for street lighting works.

Kirsty Semple Way (at Tom McDonald Avenue) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 9 September for one week for fibre ducting works.

West Park Road – closed between Blackness Road and Beechwood Terrace from Monday 9 September for one week for carriageway resurfacing. There will be intermittent temporary traffic lights on Blackness Road during this time to facilitate works vehicles for accessing/egressing the site.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Perth Road (Hawkhill to Shepherds Loan) – closed eastbound from 9.00am on Tuesday 17 September to 6.00am on Wednesday 18 September for Scottish Water work.

Lower Pleasance (Lochee Road to Brewery Lane) – closed from Wednesday 18 September for 4 weeks for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Blackness Road (at Glamis Road) – temporary traffic lights from 9.00am on Wednesday 18 September to 6.00am on Thursday 19 September for Scottish Water work.

Hawkhill (Perth Road to Bellfield Street) – off‑peak stop/go traffic control from Monday 23 September to Friday 27 September for carriageway lining works.

Hawkhill (Bellfield Street to Hunter Street) – off‑peak lane closures from Monday 30 September to Friday 4 October for carriageway lining works.

Sycamore Place - closed for its entire length from Monday 23 September for 5 days for carriageway resurfacing.

Perth Road (at Union Place) – temporary traffic lights from Tuesday 24 September for one week for Scottish Water work.

Rosebery Street (Pitfour Street to Cleghorn Street) – closed Monday 30 September for 8 days for Scottish Water work.

Fairtrade Fortnight - 9th September – 22nd September

Fraser is a member of the Dundee Fairtrade Forum and is pleased that Dundee is again participating in Fairtrade Fortnight that runs from tomorrow - 9th September - until 22nd September.

The Fairtrade Forum has encouraged local schools, churches and community groups to celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight. This year, it is 30 years since products with the Fairtrade mark first appeared on shelves in the UK.

As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, the University of Dundee is holding a curry tasting event this coming Wednesday - 11th September - at 12 noon - all welcome!

Digital Skills Training for people over 65

AbilityNet and telecommunications company BT Group are working in partnership to help improve the digital skills of older and digitally excluded people across the UK.

Over the last year it has delivered free training to over 5 000 older people across the UK through local trainers that it has employed to deliver the sessions.    It already operates in Glasgow and Edinburgh but will now be adding Dundee, Aberdeen, Perth and surrounding areas for this year’s sessions.

The aims are not only to provide free training but to help older people become more confident using technology, feel less lonely and isolated and better able to manage their day-to-day life online by participating in new activities.

If you would benefit from this free offer, please see www.abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-support-and-info/digital-skills-training-people-over-65-individual-application which gives contact details to book a free training session.