A very busy day yesterday with numerous meetings, including :
* Attending two tenants' meetings organised by Home Scotland at Blackness Court and Sinderins Court for the residents there and at Pennycook Court, The meetings were to review the revised warden/support arrangements that were introduced last year and get tenants' feedback. The meetings were a good opportunity for all the tenants who attended to raise any issues or concerns, not just about support issues but also on other matters, such as repairs.
* A meeting with two senior Police Scotland officers to discuss the proposed loss of the 999 and 101 calls Dundee response centre, with the resultant loss of local knowledge in call handling, which I view as a detrimental step. We had a useful exchange of views and information on the matter and I will be raising the issue at the council's Policy & Resources Committee next Monday.
* A meeting of the Harris Academy Parent Council, which took place at Menzieshill High School. This was followed by a joint meeting with the Menzieshill High School Parent Council - an excellent initiative, given that that the two school communities come together later this year. It was a very positive meeting and planning for the future is well in hand and very reassuring.
* The formal opening of the High Mill at Verdant Works took place. It was a very well-attended event and the restoration of the High Mill is simply superb - I would thoroughly recommend a visit. Sir Neil Cossons, the eminent historian and leading authority on the industrial heritage, performed the official opening. I had the opportunity to speak with Sir Neil, who is very pleasant and interesting. A few photos from the opening of the High Mill :
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| Large turnout for the High Mill formal opening |
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| Part of the High Mill restoration |
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| Sir Neil Cossons performs the official opening |
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| The beautifully restored Boulton and Watt steam engine |