Councillors Fraser Macpherson & Michael Crichton - working for the West End
Fraser has been LibDem Councillor for the West End on Dundee City Council since 2001 and has topped the poll in all of the six council elections he has contested. Michael was elected to also represent the West End from May 2022 and is a hard-working addition to the West End LibDem team.
Saturday 12 October 2024
Temporary traffic order - Menzieshill Road
Friday 11 October 2024
Black History Month
Thursday 10 October 2024
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.
Wednesday 9 October 2024
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.
Tuesday 8 October 2024
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.
Monday 7 October 2024
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.
Sunday 6 October 2024
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!
Saturday 5 October 2024
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.
Friday 4 October 2024
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.
Thursday 3 October 2024
Michael’s weekly ward surgeries today! #dundeewestend
Wednesday 2 October 2024
Getting things done - Mid Wynd - an update #dundeewestend
Tuesday 1 October 2024
Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries tonight! #dundeewestend
Monday 30 September 2024
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.
Sunday 29 September 2024
Learn to crochet - from Transition Dundee
Next Saturday - 5th October - from 11am, Transition Dundee is holding a 'learn to crochet' workshop at 112 Nethergate.
Saturday 28 September 2024
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.
Friday 27 September 2024
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.
Thursday 26 September 2024
West End Thursday surgeries today - all welcome! #dundeewestend
Wednesday 25 September 2024
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.
Tuesday 24 September 2024
West End Tuesday surgeries today - all welcome! #dundeewestend
Monday 23 September 2024
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.
Sunday 22 September 2024
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.
Saturday 21 September 2024
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.
Friday 20 September 2024
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.
Thursday 19 September 2024
Michael’s weekly ward surgeries tonight! #dundeewestend
Wednesday 18 September 2024
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.
Tuesday 17 September 2024
Fraser's West End ward surgeries later today #dundeewestend
Monday 16 September 2024
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.
Sunday 15 September 2024
Temporary Traffic Order - Lower Pleasance
Saturday 14 September 2024
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!
Friday 13 September 2024
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 :
Thursday 12 September 2024
Michael’s weekly ward surgeries today! #dundeewestend
Wednesday 11 September 2024
University of Dundee Archives Open Day #dundeewestend
Tuesday 10 September 2024
Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries tonight! #dundeewestend
Monday 9 September 2024
Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend
Sunday 8 September 2024
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.
Saturday 7 September 2024
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.
Friday 6 September 2024
Scrapantics Family Fun Day
Come and explore the wonderful worlds of art and science in the Scrapantics Family Fun Day - exciting hands-on activities suitable for all.
Thursday 5 September 2024
West End Thursday surgeries today - all welcome! #dundeewestend
Wednesday 4 September 2024
Getting things done - Corso Street Complex - an update #dundeewestend
Residents will recall that, back in April, we pointed out that tenants with mobility difficulties who use the Corso Street sheltered lounge and access it using the path down from the lock-ups above had no handrail to hold onto walking up and down the slope.
Tuesday 3 September 2024
West End Tuesday surgeries today - all welcome! #dundeewestend
Monday 2 September 2024
Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT
REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 2 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. This is how it affects the West End Ward :
- Ancrum Road/Glamis Road/Sutherland Place – temporary traffic lights until Tuesday 3 September; and
- City Road (Blyth Street to Milnbank Gardens) – closed for one week followed by:
- 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 2 September for 2 weeks for street lighting works.
Kirsty Semple Way (at Tom McDonald Avenue) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 2 September for 2 weeks for fibre ducting works.
West Park Road – closed between Blackness Road and Beechwood Terrace from Monday 2 September for 10 days 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.
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.