Friday, 20 June 2025

Getting things done - Riverside Avenue/Perth Road #dundeewestend


Residents recently drew to our attention issues with the lighting on the path from Riverside Avenue to Perth Road - that reaches Perth Road west of River Crescent and east of Riverside Place - was not all operating properly making the path very dark at night.

We drew this to the attention of the Street Lighting Partnership who agreed to inspect and check the lighting here to ensure all the lighting posts are functioning properly.

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Street surgeries tonight #dundeewestend


We are holding a Thursday street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have.

Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

HERA - Harris Education and Recreation Association updates #dundeewestend

This Saturday - 21st June - at 10.30am at the Corso Street Complex, there's a HERA Summer Taster Session.

All are invited to this free event where Italian class member Andrew will talk about how learning a language with HERA helped him on his recent expedition across Italy.

Expect fun-filled moments, fascinating photographs and times when things became quite hair-raising.


... and don't forget that later today - at 8pm - HERA holds its end of term showcase event at Harris Academy - read more at www.facebook.com/events/9921956104532111

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

West End weekly ward surgeries tonight #dundeewestend


Our West End surgeries take place later today.

This week, they are as follows :

Blackness Library (Tuesdays 5pm – every week during school term time)

West End Campus (come to reception area of St Joseph's RC PS and Victoria Park PS) – (3rd Tuesday of each month at 5.45pm during school term time)

All welcome - no appointment needed!

Monday, 16 June 2025

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 16 JUNE 2025

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until August 2025 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until August 2025 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Networks Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme - temporary traffic lights and road closure from Tuesday 4 March for 19 weeks insofar as it affects the West End Ward:

  • Ancrum Road (at Peel Street) – temporary traffic lights for 4 weeks; and
  • Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound for 4 weeks.

[Note from Fraser and Michael – the road report information is provided by the City Council.    We have queried the over-run of this project and the lights on Ancrum Road and westbound closure on Tullideph Road.   This has been caused we understand by issues between SSEN and its contractor over the jointing phase of the work.    We have been assured that the work will be completed by 7th July.    We have written to SSEN about the delays].

Park Place – give and take traffic control for 2 weeks from Monday 16 June for lighting works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Perth Road (at Farington Street) – temporary traffic lights on Tuesday 24 June for BT work.

Blackness Avenue (at Shaftesbury Terrace) – temporary traffic lights from 9.00am to midnight on Wednesday 25 June for Scottish Water work.

Glamis Road (at Blackness Road) – temporary traffic lights from 9.00am on Wednesday 25 June to 6.00am on Thursday 26 June for Scottish Water work.

Riverside Esplanade – nearside westbound lane closure from 9.00am on Wednesday 25 June to 6.00am on Thursday 26 June for Scottish Water work.

Blackness Road (at Glenagnes Road) - temporary traffic lights from Monday 30 June for 2 weeks for Scottish Water work.

Milnbank Road (at Polepark Road) – closed from Monday 30 June for 3 days for joint fill/lining works.

Ninewells Avenue – closed from Thursday 3 July for 3 days for joint fill/lining works.

Hawkhill (at Hunter Street) – temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 9 July for 2 days for Scottish Water work.

Sunday, 15 June 2025

Logie Street/Lochee Road #dundeewestend


With thanks to Shirley Grant and Dundee Memories, two 28 buses on Logie Street/Lochee Road - 1990s.

Saturday, 14 June 2025

Transition Dundee Ceilidh #dundeewestend


The lovely folk at Transition Dundee are hosting a fundraiser ceilidh at The Friary on Saturday 28th June.

Tickets are £15 with stovies being provided and a pop bar available for drinks.     They are having a raffle, a whiskey toss and selling upcycled items made by the talented volunteers!

You can book tickets at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fundraiser-ceilidh-by-transition-dundee-tickets-1365986976819 - all welcome!

Friday, 13 June 2025

Friends of Blackness Summer Fair tomorrow! #dundeewestend


The Friends of Blackness Summer Fayre takes place at Blackness Primary School tomorrow - Saturday 14th June - between 10am and 12 noon - all welcome!

Thursday, 12 June 2025

Our West End street surgeries tonight #dundeewestend


We are holding a Thursday street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have.

Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs #dundeewestend


Dundee Cinéma les Auteurs is a unique 3-day event dedicated to celebrating the creativity bubbling within our city.

It offers a platform for filmmakers of all levels to share their stories with a local audience.

It is taking place at The Vine, 43 Magdalen Yard Road.

You can read full details at https://sites.google.com/view/dundeecinema - all welcome!

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

Our weekly ward surgeries tonight #dundeewestend


Our joint weekly ward surgeries take place tonight.

This week they are as follows :

Blackness Library (Tuesdays 5pm – every week during school term time)

Harris Academy reception area (2nd Tuesday of each month at 5.45pm during school term time)

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

Monday, 9 June 2025

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 9 JUNE 2025

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until August 2025 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until August 2025 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Networks Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme - temporary traffic lights and road closure from Tuesday 4 March for 19 weeks insofar as it affects the West End Ward :

Ancrum Road (at Peel Street) – temporary traffic lights for 4 weeks; and

Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound for 4 weeks.

[Note from Fraser and Michael – the road report information is provided by the City Council.    We have queried the over-run of this project and the lights on Ancrum Road and westbound closure on Tullideph Road.   This has been caused we understand by issues between SSEN and its contractor over the jointing phase of the work.    We have been assured that the work will be completed by 7th July.    We have written to SSEN about the delays].

Park Place – give and take traffic control for 3 weeks from Monday 9 June for lighting works.

Douglas Street (east of Blinshall Street) – closed from Friday 6 June for 4 days for water connection works.

Cross Lane – temporary traffic lights Monday 9 June for 3 days for Environmental Technique work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Perth Road (at Farington Street) – temporary traffic lights on Tuesday 24 June for BT work.

Blackness Avenue (at Shaftesbury Terrace) – temporary traffic lights from 9.00am to midnight on Wednesday 25 June for Scottish Water work.

Glamis Road (at Blackness Road) – temporary traffic lights from 9.00am on Wednesday 25 June to 6.00am on Thursday 26 June for Scottish Water work.

Riverside Esplanade – nearside westbound lane closure from 9.00am on Wednesday 25 June to 6.00am on Thursday 26 June for Scottish Water work.

Blackness Road (at Glenagnes Road) - temporary traffic lights from Monday 30 June for 2 weeks for Scottish Water work.

Milnbank Road (at Polepark Road) – closed from Monday 30 June for 3 days for joint fill/lining works.

Ninewells Avenue – closed from Thursday 3 July for 3 days for joint fill/lining works.

Hawkhill (at Hunter Street) – temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 9 July for 2 days for Scottish Water work.

Sunday, 8 June 2025

Veterans Day in the City Square

Yesterday, Michael had the pleasure of representing Dundee's Liberal Democrat councillors at the Veterans Day event in the City Square, a chance to honour all military veterans for their devoted and selfless service to our country :




Saturday, 7 June 2025

West End Public Art and Design Walking Tour #dundeewestend


The Curator of Museum Services at the University of Dundee is currently running the latest programme of walking tours showcasing Dundee’s amazing collection of public art and design.

Museum curator Matthew Jarron (coordinator of the Public Art Dundee project) is leading some nine walking tours in different parts of the city and we are pleased to see one in the West End :

Wednesday 11th June - Blackness

Further details and booking information is available at www.eventbrite.com/e/public-art-design-walking-tour-blackness-tickets-1326420311859

Friday, 6 June 2025

Victoria Gardens big lunch this Sunday! #dundeewestend


All are welcome at the Victoria Gardens big lunch this Sunday - 8th June - from 2.30pm!

Thursday, 5 June 2025

West End street surgeries tonight #dundeewestend


We are holding a Thursday street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have.

Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.

Wednesday, 4 June 2025

Getting things done - Perth Road #dundeewestend


Many thanks to the residents who recently raised with us the fact that a bollard on south side of Perth Road outside the Red Cross shop was missing, creating a trip hazard.

We reported this to the Roads Maintenance Partnership and received the following helpful reply :

"The inspector has had this missing bollard made safe and raised an order for a replacement to be installed."

Tuesday, 3 June 2025

West End weekly ward surgeries tonight #dundeewestend


Our joint weekly ward surgeries take place tonight.

This week they are as follows :

Blackness Library (Tuesdays 5pm – every week during school term time)

Ancrum Road Primary School (1st Tuesday of each month at 5.45pm during school term time)

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

Monday, 2 June 2025

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 2 JUNE 2025

Shaftesbury Road (Hyndford Street to Seymour Street) – closed from Wednesday 21 May for 2 weeks for Scottish Water work.

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until August 2025 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until August 2025 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Networks Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme - temporary traffic lights and road closure from Tuesday 4 March for 19 weeks insofar as it affects the West End Ward :

  • Ancrum Road (at Peel Street) – temporary traffic lights for 7 weeks; and
  • Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound for 7 weeks.

Park Place – give and take traffic control for 4 weeks Monday 02 June for lighting works.

Perth Road (at Westfield Lane) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 2 June for 5 days for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Douglas Street (east of Blinshall Street) – closed from Friday 6 June for 4 days for water connection works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Cross Lane – temporary traffic lights Monday 9 June for 3 days for Environmental Technique work.

Perth Road (at Farington Street) – temporary traffic lights on Tuesday 24 June for BT work.

Blackness Avenue (at Shaftesbury Terrace) – temporary traffic lights from 9.00am to midnight on Wednesday 25 June for Scottish Water work.

Blackness Road (at Glenagnes Road) - temporary traffic lights from Monday 30 June for 2 weeks for Scottish Water work.

Sunday, 1 June 2025

The Queen's Hotel #dundeewestend

With thanks to Mila White Photography, a superb photo of the Queen's Hotel in the Nethergate :