Resurfacing of West Park Road #dundeewestend

As residents are aware, we have long-campaigned for the resurfacing of most of West Park Road and are very pleased that this was finally successful last month - Michael is pictured at the new road surface - a vast improvement on the potholed and badly deteriorated, old surface.

Whilst this is good news, it must be remembered that the current budget is wholly inadequate and far too few roads and footpaths are being upgraded. It is particularly stark this year and brings into focus the bad effect of many years of SNP under-investment in pavements and roads.

At the council’s revenue budget, the Liberal Democrat Group proposed an additional £2 million next year for roads resurfacing and £1 million on pavements resurfacing to properly tackle the state of many footpaths and road surfaces that we get so many complaints about.

Unfortunately, the SNP voted down the LibDem budget proposals 15-12, but we will continue to campaign for roads and pavements improvements across the West End.

West End Ward Tuesday Surgeries #dundeewestend

Just a reminder that, with the schools closed for the October holidays, Fraser's usual weekly ward surgeries do not recommence until after the school holidays, but will be back next week.

However, we can still be contacted on any local issues or concerns - just e-mail westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk - many thanks!

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 14 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 2 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 one week for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

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.

Forthcoming Roadworks

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.

Perth Road (at Westfield Avenue) – temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 13 November to Sunday 17 November for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Logie Street (City Road to Ancrum Road) – closed westbound from 9.00am on  Sunday 17 November to 6.00am on Monday 18 November for Scottish Water work.

A West End Halloween event! #dundeewestend

A great event from Perth Road Launderette :

***A SPOOKY ANNOUNCEMENT***

Get the Kids looking extra spooky this year with a free face paint after school!

We may even have a spook handing out treats but they promise no tricks!

Temporary traffic order - Menzieshill Road

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 subsidence investigation and repair works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Menzieshill Road (between Whitefauld Road and Invergowrie Drive), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 14 October 2024 for 5 working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Invergowrie Drive / Whitefauld Road.

For further information contact 433082.

Executive Director of City Development

Dundee City Council

Black History Month

From the Curator of Museum Services at the University of Dundee :

We’re delighted to be taking part in Black History Month this year with several events and activities:

Throughout October, Monday to Friday - 9am-5pm

Dalhousie Building Foyer

Exhibition - Dundee and Empire

Connections with the Caribbean (exporting linen) and South Asia (importing jute) provided the basis for much of Dundee’s wealth and this legacy is evident today in the city’s buildings and amenities. Many Dundonians left the city to work in parts of the Empire and later many others came from previously colonised countries to make Dundee their new home. This poster exhibition, created in collaboration with colleagues from across the University, explores these stories and many others.

See more at www.dundee.ac.uk/events/festival-future-dundee-and-empire

Monday 14th October at 1.15pm

Dalhousie Building Foyer

Exhibition Tour - Dundee and Empire

Join exhibition contributors Caroline Brown, Matthew Jarron, Andrea Mohan, Susan Mains and Michael Morris for an informal guided tour of the new exhibition. Book a place at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dundee-and-empire-exhibition-tour-tickets-1008205087557

Wednesday 16th October at 2.30pm

Meet in the Tower Building Foyer

Breaking the Chains – a walking tour exploring Dundee’s links to slavery

Join museum curator Matthew Jarron and local history librarian Erin Farley for this eye-opening guided tour of the city centre. This event is nearly fully booked but there are still a few places available – book at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/breaking-the-chains-a-walking-tour-exploring-dundees-links-to-slavery-tickets-871841881537

Don’t miss the University’s other Black History Month events – details at www.dundee.ac.uk/engage/events/black-history-month

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.

However, we can still be contacted on any local issues or concerns - just e-mail westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk - many thanks!

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.

It starts at 10am - all welcome!

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.

However, we can still be contacted on any local issues or concerns - just e-mail westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk - many thanks!

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.

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!

The premier tournament is already full but there is still ample space left in the major and minor categories.

All welcome and further details can be found at http://dundeecongress.co.uk

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.

The goal is to enhance the benefits of these greenspaces and ensure they meet the diverse needs of the community. The collected data will help shape local strategies and policies and will be available for other organisations to use.

Parks and greenspaces are essential for health and wellbeing and will be increasingly important for the city's resilience to climate change. Urban ReLeaf aims to create a large, citizen-generated dataset on park usage, what helps people benefit more from greenspaces, and incidents of flooding and drought in Dundee.

Data collection has begun and will continue until summer 2025. To maximize participation, Urban ReLeaf is building a volunteer team to support engagement throughout the year and across all areas of the city.

To find out more and sign up to volunteer go to https://dundeecityvolunteers.co.uk/volunteers/provider-profile/UrbanReLeaf

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.

We raised this with the Roads Maintenance Partnership and have received the following helpful response :

"Thank you for your email. The local inspector has raised an order for repairs to be carried out."

Michael’s weekly ward surgeries today! #dundeewestend

Michael’s ward surgeries take place today and every Thursday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Thursdays at 5.45pm prompt – West End Campus (come to reception area of St Joseph’s RC and Victoria Park Primary Schools)

Thursdays at 6.30pm prompt – Harris Academy reception area

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

Getting things done - Mid Wynd - an update #dundeewestend

Towards the end of April this year, damaged bollards in Mid Wynd were replaced.

However, there have been unfortunate instances of some riders of motorbikes ignoring the 'no through road' at great speed and causing alarm to pedestrians.

Along with local residents, we asked the City Council if the spacing between the bollards could be narrowed to prevent this, and this was agreed to.

We are pleased to say this has now been done - see photo.

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries tonight! #dundeewestend

Fraser’s weekly ward surgeries take place later today and every Tuesday during school term time.

They are as follows :

Tuesdays at 5pm prompt – Blackness Library

Tuesdays at 5.45pm prompt – Ancrum Road Primary School

All residents welcome – no appointment necessary.