Some ten years ago, at my request, the City Council provided a handrail down the east side of the pavement of Pennycook Lane - at Pennycook Court sheltered housing - given the steep gradient of the pavement there and the number of elderly pedestrians - see right :
Residents recently pointed out that it would be helpful if a short extension was added to the south end of the rail to take the rail right down to the flat pavement of Perth Road.
I asked the City Council if this could be provided and I am pleased to say this was agreed to. I recently asked for a timescale for installation and have now been advised by the City Development Department as follows :
"This is in hand and I am waiting on a date from the blacksmith for the works to be undertaken."