Saturday 30 April 2022

Temporary Traffic Order – Osborne Place


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 Osborne Place, Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Tuesday 3rd May 2022 for four  working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available Shepherds Loan and Magdalen Yard Road.

For further information contact 433168. 

Executive Director

City Development Department,

Dundee City Council

Friday 29 April 2022

Getting things done - Taylor's Lane #dundeewestend


Residents recently highlighted to me that one of the bollards towards the top of Taylor's Lane was broken.

I reported this to the City Council and the Roads Maintenance Partnership who advised :

"An order has been raised for a repair to be done in the near future."

... and it has indeed now been replaced.

Thursday 28 April 2022

Getting things done - Millhall Crescent #dundeewestend


Residents will recall that, prior to the COVID health emergency, I had met with Millhall Crescent residents and an environment officer from the City Council about the overgrown embankment at the north side of the street.

At the time, environment management gave a commitment to improve the banking through weeding and planting.    However, that has not happened during the pandemic period.    I therefore recently went back to the City Council's environment officer regarding this and have received the following helpful response :

"Yes remember it well and actually drove past the other night and thought about it. 

I will catch up with a colleague regarding the background and meet with him to have another look.

There will be though limited works we can do safely due the gradient but there may be a few options to improve the appearance. 

Fraser, I will keep you posted once we have met."

Wednesday 27 April 2022

Getting things done - Blackness Avenue #dundeewestend


I received concerns from residents recently that the real time information display in the bus shelter in Blackness Avenue near to Logie and St John's (Cross) Church appeared not to be working.

I reported this to the City Council and the Senior Transport Officer has helpfully responded as follows :

"I have been out to site ... and it appears that the display is on but has a backlighting failure.

We will ask an engineer to attend."

Tuesday 26 April 2022

Getting things done - Seabraes site #dundeewestend


I recently had a number of complaints about the extent of litter right along the pathways of the Seabraes site from Roseangle to Greenmarket.

This area is owned and managed by Scottish Enterprise. I contacted SE and the Regional Facilities Manager of its managing agents Nile Management responded positively as follows :

"I have arranged to get one of our contractors on site ... to carry out a litter pick of the area and will also price up to have additional litter bins installed at various points throughout the site. These will be emptied by our new landscaping contractor going forward."

There has already been a marked improvement but I will be keeping a close eye on this top ensure this improvement is maintained.

Monday 25 April 2022

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 25 APRIL 2022

Greenmarket (access road) - closed approximately 100m from junction with South Marketgait for sewer connection from Monday 25 April for 2 weeks.

Riverside Drive Taxi Rank – closed from Monday 25 to midday on Tuesday 26 April for Scottish Water mains repair.

Riverside Avenue (at Premier Inn) – westbound nearside lane closure on Wednesday 27 April for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Blackness Avenue (Perth Road to Shaftesbury Road) – closed on Monday 2 May for CityFibre works.

Osborne Place – road closed from Monday 3 May for 4 days for carriageway resurfacing.

Hawkhill (Blackness Avenue to Bellfield Street) - closed eastbound from Thursday 5 May for 3 days for CityFibre works.

Sunday 24 April 2022

Temporary traffic order - Dundee Dance Event


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 road safety measures during Dundee Dance Event being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Old Hawkhill / West Port / South Tay Street (between Hunter Street and Nethergate), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Sunday 1 May 2022 for one day (1pm to 11pm).

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained. Access will be maintained where possible.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Hawkhill / Perth Road / Nethergate.

For further information contact 433082.

Executive Director of City Development
Dundee City Council

Saturday 23 April 2022

Getting things done - Blackness Road #dundeewestend


I recently received complaints that the road surface is poor at the junction where Blackness Road meets Balgay Road/Blackness Avenue.

I raised this with the City Council's Roads Maintenance Partnership and have had the following helpful response :

"Bailie Macpherson

Thank you for your email. This location has been identified for structural inlay hopefully next financial year."

Friday 22 April 2022

Friends of Wighton - latest update!

From Sheena Wellington :

Friends of Wighton are delighted to announce their first live Cappuccino Concert since February 2020 will take place this Saturday - 23rd April - 11am to noon.      Doors open 10.30am

As we are expecting a good audience, please email sheenawellington78@gmail.com to book.

We are not serving coffees/teas yet bur please feel free to bring your tea/coffee to go! 

Our guests are great local band The Doolichters - see below!



Thursday 21 April 2022

Getting things done - Lochee Road/Cleghorn Street #dundeewestend


Following the changes to junction arrangements at Lochee Road/Cleghorn Street to prevent some right turns, numerous constituents have contacted me about the need for better signage and also to ensure close monitoring of the junction.

Following my raising this with the City Council, the road safety team leader has undertaken a site visit to the junction and monitoring will continue.

However, if you are going to have signage to highlight the situation - at least get the name of Cleghorn Street correct! I raised this error with the road safety team leader who has replied as follows :

"I will pass it on to the contractor to correct."

Tuesday 19 April 2022

Getting things done - Riverside Drive - an update #dundeewestend

Residents will recall that I previously reported that the Tay Rail Bridge Disaster Memorial - on its side facing the river - was starting to wear, making the writing difficult to read - see below - and removing parts of the mural - see first photo :


I took this up with the council's Public Art Officer who kindly made arrangements for the wording to be refreshed.    This has now been done and the result is excellent as the second photo shows :


Monday 18 April 2022

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 18 APRIL 2022

Westgrove Avenue (Farington Street to No 8 Westgrove Avenue) – closed from Monday 18 April to Wednesday 20 April for Scottish & Southern Energy Networks work.

Scott Street (Ashbank Road to Glenagnes Road) – closed on Monday 18 April for Scottish Water work.

Road at Thomson Street - 2 way temporary lights from Monday 18 April for 2 days for CityFibre works.

Perth Road at West Park Road - 3 way temporary lights on Wednesday 20 April for CityFibre works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Greenmarket (access road) - closed approximately 100m from junction with South Marketgait for sewer connection from Monday 25 April for 2 weeks.

Riverside Avenue (at Premier Inn) – westbound nearside lane closure on Wednesday 27 April for Scottish Water work.

Blackness Avenue (Perth Road to Shaftesbury Road) – closed on Monday 2 May for CityFibre works.

Osborne Place – road closed from Monday 3 May for 4 days for carriageway resurfacing.

Hawkhill (Blackness Avenue to Bellfield Street) - closed eastbound from Thursday 5 May for 3 days for CityFibre works.

Sunday 17 April 2022

Many thanks Trudy!



In her spare time, Trudy Cunningham, the University of Dundee's Environment and Sustainability Manager, has been weeding the Bonnie Dundee tubs at West Port.

The tubs are looking great - many thanks Trudy!

Saturday 16 April 2022

Temporary Traffic Order - Scott Street


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 Scottish Water ironwork repairs being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Scott Street (between Ashbank Road and Glenagnes Road), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 18 April 2022 for one day.
 
Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Glenagnes Road / Blackness Road / Balgay Road / Pentland Avenue.

For further information contact 433082.

Executive Director of City Development
Dundee City Council

Thursday 14 April 2022

Postal voters in the West End! #dundeewestend

Postal voters in the West End will shortly receive their ballot papers.

Cllr Fraser Macpherson and Michael Crichton work for the West End all year round - not just election time!

Please give FRASER MACPHERSON your NUMBER 1 vote and MICHAEL CRICHTON your NUMBER 2 vote at this year's council election - many thanks!

... the team that works for the West End!

If we can help with any local issue or problem, please e-mail westendfocus@dundeelibdems.org.uk


Wednesday 13 April 2022

Temporary Traffic Order - West Grove Avenue


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 SSEN cable installation works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in West Grove Avenue (between Farington Street and number 8 West Grove Avenue), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 18 April 2022 for 3 working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Perth Road / Glamis Road / Blackness Road.

For further information contact 433082.

Executive Director of City Development
Dundee City Council

Tuesday 12 April 2022

Getting things done - Roseangle playpark #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who recently highlighted to me repairs and upgrades required at the Roseangle playpark - see photos as examples of some of these :




I reported this to the council's environment management and have had the following positive response :


"I will have the site inspected and appropriate action taken."

Monday 11 April 2022

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 11 APRIL 2022

Perth Road junction with Blackness Avenue and Hawkhill - contraflow system for 5 days for City Fibre works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Westgrove Avenue (Farington Street to No 8 Westgrove Avenue) – closed from Monday 18 April to Wednesday 20 April for Scottish & Southern Energy Networks work.

Scott Street (Ashbank Road to Glenagnes Road) – closed on Monday 18 April for Scottish Water work.

Riverside Avenue (at Premier Inn) – westbound nearside lane closure on Wednesday 27 April for Scottish Water work.

Osborne Place – road closed from Monday 3 May for 4 days for carriageway resurfacing.

Sunday 10 April 2022

The Common Good Fund - 2022/23


Applications are now open for this year's Common Good Fund.

The Common Good Fund for 2022/23 is to be used to support organisations who deliver services for the common good of the city.

For more information and to download an application form please visit :

Saturday 9 April 2022

Getting things done - Hawkhill - an update #dundeewestend


Residents will recall that I recently reported the poor pavement surface on Hawkhill outside Sinderins Court to the City Council's Roads Maintenance Partnership, requesting repairs.

I am pleased to advise that I have now been informed in reply :

"... that particular section of footway in included in next year's slurry sealing programme."

This is good news as this will significantly improve the pavement here.

Thursday 7 April 2022

Botanic Garden 50th Anniversary #dundeewestend

Celebrating 50 years of Dundee Botanic Garden - come see the free exhibition in the University of Dundee Main Tower foyer gallery 11 April until 24th June :

Wednesday 6 April 2022

Friends of Wighton lunchtime recital today


Live at the Wighton - today -Wednesday 6th April, 2.15pm

From Sheena Wellington :

We have had to change the time of our Lunchtime Recital to fit the Library's hours but we are back live!

Today - Wednesday 6th April at 2.15pm - Friends of Wighton present a live Lunchtime Recital by Eric Gudmunsen.

Eric Gudmunsen who shares his time between his native Dundee and Killarney, is a singer-songwriter and stand-up comedian.   He can often be found at Boots Corner delighting passers-by with his warm, mellow voice, his winning personality, his quick wit and his wide range of songs, traditional modern and self-penned.

Eric is a well-travelled man with a fund of stories about his adventures. He has recorded several CDs, his latest "Meh Dundee Sangs"  telling of his affection for his own city. 

​You may have heard Eric as he busked in town and thought, "That lad can really sing!" Now is your chance to sit in comfort and enjoy the talent of Eric Gudmunsen.

Admission is free, donations are welcomed.

Tuesday 5 April 2022

Getting things done - Seabraes #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who recently highlighted to me graffiti on the directional signs near to the Seabraes Bridge :


I reported this to the City Council's Rapid Response Team and am grateful for the rapid response! :


Monday 4 April 2022

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend


DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 4 APRIL 2022

Blackness Avenue (at West Park Road) – temporary traffic lights until Wednesday 6 April for Scottish Water mains repair.

Perth Road junction with Windsor Street - 3 way temporary lights from Monday 4 April for 6 days for City Fibre Works.

Glenagnes Road – closed from Monday 4 April for 5 days for carriageway patching works. Access will be maintained for residents.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Perth Road junction with Blackness Avenue and Hawkhill - contraflow system from 11 April for 6 days for City Fibre works.

Westgrove Avenue (Farington Street to No 8 Westgrove Avenue) – closed from Monday 18 April to Wednesday 20 April for Scottish & Southern Energy Networks work.

Scott Street (Ashbank Road to Glenagnes Road) – closed on Monday 18 April for Scottish Water work.

Sunday 3 April 2022

Getting things done - Steps from Pentland Avenue to Scott Street #dundeewestend


As residents will be aware, I have long campaigned for decent lighting at the steps from from Pentland Avenue to Scott Street.

The steps are well-used and often by elderly people and are dark at night - particularly in the winter months.

People have had to rely on what light reaches the area from the adjacent roads - a most unsatisfactory situation.

It has proved technically challenging to provide street lighting here but I am delighted at the final outcome.

The Street Lighting Partnership Manager has now advised me as follows :

"We have finally been able to complete the installation of lighting on the steps at Scott Street. I know that this has been a very difficult and complex installation for the team but they have finally managed to achieve it.

I hope that they will provide some assistance to the community in that area in the hours of darkness and I am confident that they will make a considerable difference."

Saturday 2 April 2022

Getting things done - Hawkhill and Ritchie's Lane #dundeewestend

On behalf of residents and Friends of Blackness, the parent council of Blackness Primary School, I requested trimming of the badly overgrown foliage along Hawkhill near the school and down Ritchie's Lane.

I am grateful to environment management at the City Council who has responded positively to my request :