Friday 23 November 2012

West End Local Community Planning Partnership meeting

Last night, after my ward surgery at Blackness Primary School, I took part in the latest meeting of the  West End Local Community Planning Partnership (LCPP), which allows local councillors, council officers across various departments, police, fire & rescue, NHS and local community organisations to get together to discuss West End issues.   On this occasion, the City Council Chief Executive attended part of the meeting, which was a welcome development.

We were given an update about progress with the proposed new Dundee Local Development Plan from a senior officer from the council's City Development Department.   I again highlighted the issues of derelict buildings and the need to support our district shopping centres.

The LCPP meeting also had a welcome update from the Environment Department about proposed improvements in parts of the West End that include:

  • Improvements to the pathway from Logie Street to the Tullideph sheltered housing.
  • New hedge planting to replace the "temporary" fence at the east end of Magdalen Green.   I requested the "temporary" fence on behalf of residents the best part of a decade ago, so some nicer hedging will be a welcome development.
  • Scott Street entrance to Balgay Park - I have complained about its state before and was pleased to hear it will be improved and brightened up.
  • Hunter Street - roundabout with Hawkhill by-pass - to be tidied, improved with new planting and birch trees.
  • The old toilet block at Lochee Park will be removed and replaced with new toilets at the Lochee Park changing rooms.