Yesterday, I had a number of meetings including :
* A site visit with council officers at Blackness Library to look at the best way of improving safety at the entrance steps when it is dark. Officers are considering the options and I will be discussing them with West End Community Council and residents to get views on the best way of achieving the best outcome.
* The AGM of of the Bonnie Dundee group, at the City Chambers. Bonnie Dundee encourages improvements to the Dundee environment and helps local groups who keep Dundee's parks, open areas, streets and gardens in good shape. In addition to discussing the city's involvement in the Beautiful Scotland Awards and the It's Your Neighbourhood Campaign for 2016, there was also an excellent presentation on community garden initiatives across Dundee.
* A meeting of the Balgay Stakeholders' Group, which brings together local councillors, council parks/environment department staff and community representatives - in particular Friends of Balgay - to look at issues related to Balgay Park and its surrounds. We had a good discussion on a number of initiatives including planned roads resurfacing in the cemetery, improved drainage in Lochee Park and tackling speeding issues and better signage across Greater Balgay.