Street surgeries tonight #dundeewestend

We are holding a Thursday street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have.

Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.

Dundee Art Society Open Weekend #dundeewestend

Dundee Art Society is holding an open weekend at its Roseangle Gallery this forthcoming weekend - 26th and 27th April - from 11am to 4pm each day.

There's a free exhibition and sale of work by local artists.    This is an opportunity for everyone interested in the arts to come and see the society does but also a chance for Dundee Art Society to showcase the work of local artists from amateur to professional.

Dundee Art Society members will be on hand to answer any questions about the society, talks and demonstrations or exhibitions.

All are welcome to come along, have a look around and enjoy the garden display of tulips, great artwork, the tranquil space that is the Roseangle Gallery - plus afternoon tea!

West End weekly ward surgery tonight #dundeewestend

Our joint weekly ward surgery takes place tonight.

This week it is as follows :

Blackness Library (Tuesdays 5pm – every week during school term time)

All welcome – no appointment necessary!

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 21 APRIL 2025

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until August 2025 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until August 2025 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until August 2025 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Networks Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme - temporary traffic lights and road closure from Tuesday 4 March for 12 weeks insofar as it affects the West End Ward :

• Ancrum Road (at Peel Street) – temporary traffic lights for 5 weeks; and

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound for 5 weeks.

Perth Road (at Hyndford Street) – Give and take traffic control for 1 week 21 April for lighting works.

Riverside Drive (at Tesco roundabout) – nearside west bound lane Monday 21 April for 3 weeks for Scottish Water pumping station maintenance work.

Riverside Avenue (A90 Kingsway West to Apollo Way) – closed overnight (7pm to 7am) Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 April for Swallow Roundabout upgrading work.

Hawkhill (at Hunter Street roundabout) – lane closures Wednesday 23 April for 2 days for Scottish Water work.

Explorer Road (Mallaig Avenue for 70m in a westerly direction) – closed east bound Monday 21 April for 6 weeks for sewer connection.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Nethergate (South Marketgait to South Tay Street) – closed west bound Tuesday 29 April for 2 days for Scottish Water work.

Edward Street of old #dundeewestend

A superb colour photo of Edward Street of old - photo from the Joseph McKenzie collection.

With thanks to Mark Mcl and Real Dundonian History.

Legacy of the 204 bus service #dundeewestend

At the 2023 council budget, the SNP council administration forced through cuts to council-supported bus services which sadly meant that the 204 service across parts of the West End was axed along with other services including the sheltered housing shopping bus service.

The service ended on 31st March 2024 and although the Liberal Democrat Group budget proposals this year would have restored the service, SNP councillors voted this down 15-5.

Incredibly, more than a year on, the bus timetables at bus stops along the 204 route were still in place a few weeks ago for a non-existent bus service! See photo example at the bus shelter on Magdalen Yard Road near to Step Row/Paton's Lane.

The City Council promised to remove them after our raising this.

We also pointed out that leaving a good conditioned bus shelter for a route with no buses made no sense. Whilst the LibDem Group will continue to campaign to restore the service, this will not happen until the SNP council majority is removed at the 2027 council election.

We also highlighted the bus shelter issue and the senior transport officer has now advised as follows :

"Our team is aware of the redundant bus stop in question.

Due to its size and configuration, it is not suitable for relocation at all sites, as it requires a specific width of footway.

We are actively working on finding suitable sites for relocations across the city."

Lochee Park - free family fun day #dundeewestend

There's an Easter Family Fun Day tomorrow - Saturday 19th April - at Lochee Park from 12 noon to 5pm.

The free event will include live entertainment, funfair, street soccer, refreshments, Easter eggs, face painting, Scrap Antics, Poppy's Bubbles and much more.

More details are available at www.facebook.com/events/1171252881175904

West End street surgeries tonight #dundeewestend

We are holding a street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have.

Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call us on Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.

Ninewells Community Garden pilates class #dundeewestend

The Ninewells Community Garden sunrise Pilates class has proven to be very popular.

If you're planning to come along can you please book a free place using Eventbrite - https://buff.ly/oNZc6gK

As a trainee Mat Pilates instructor, Deirbhile (Dervla) integrates Pilates into her wellness approach, drawing inspiration from the principles of Joseph Pilates to build strength, flexibility, and control.

Deirbhile’s classes are all about good vibes, fun, and a sweaty burn—helping you build strength and move with confidence.

She strives to deliver classes that push your limits while leaving you feeling energised and full of positivity.

West End ward surgeries today #dundeewestend

Our West End surgeries take place later today. This week, they are as follows :

Blackness Library (Tuesdays 5pm – every week during school term time)

West End Campus (come to reception area of St Joseph's RC PS and Victoria Park PS) – (3rd Tuesday of each month at 5.45pm during school term time)

All welcome - no appointment needed!

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 14 APRIL 2025

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until August 2025 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until August 2025 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until August 2025 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Networks Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme - temporary traffic lights and road closure from Tuesday 4 March for 12 weeks insofar as it affects the West End Ward :

• Ancrum Road (at Peel Street) – temporary traffic lights for 6 weeks; and

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound for 6 weeks.

Perth Road (at Hyndford Street) – Give and take traffic control for 2 weeks from 14 April for lighting works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Riverside Drive (at Tesco roundabout) – nearside west bound lane Monday 21 April for 3 weeks for Scottish Water pumping station maintenance work.

Riverside Avenue (A90 Kingsway West to Apollo Way) – closed overnight (7pm to 7am) Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 April for Swallow Roundabout upgrading work.

Explorer Road (Mallaig Avenue for 70m in a westerly direction) – closed east bound Thursday 24 April for 6 weeks for sewer connection.

Nethergate (South Marketgait to South Tay Street) – closed west bound Tuesday 29 April for 2 days for Scottish Water work.

Seabraes looking lovely! #dundeewestend

The Seabraes viewing site has been looking superb during the past few days of lovely weather ...

Inappropriate bus use of Hyndford Street - an update #dundeewestend

Stagecoach recently advised in its website :

"Due to road conditions at Sinderins, Dundee, services 77A and 74C will be temporarily diverted from Monday 24th March until further notice.

Services will be required to divert by continuing along the Perth Road to Hyndford Street, turn right up Hyndford Street to Blackness Avenue, then turning right onto Blackness Avenue and following this onto the Perth Road to then resume normal route."

In our view and the view of residents, the use of narrow and residential Hyndford Street is completely inappropriate.

As one resident told us :

"I am writing to express my concern and opposition to the new bus route that has recently been imposed on Hyndford Street. While I understand the intention behind improving public transport access, I believe this decision is not in the best interest of the residents, particularly those with children and those who rely on the safety and accessibility of our neighbourhood.

My primary concern is the safety of children who play on and use the safe street as a route to school. The addition of a bus route, which will pass through an area already heavily used by cars parking on both sides, delivery vehicles making regular stops, and general residential traffic, significantly increases the risk of accidents. Our street is not only gradually narrowing but it also includes an incline, making it a challenging and hazardous route for large vehicles, especially during peak times.

In addition, there is already an adequate bus service located at both the top and bottom of our street, which provides convenient access for all residents. The service does not even make a stop on our road. This makes the new bus route unnecessary and redundant, especially considering the safety and traffic issues it creates. There has been no consultation with residents about this change, and the impact on our daily lives has not been properly considered.

Given these concerns, I respectfully ask that this decision is reconsidered and explore alternative options that would not compromise the safety or convenience of residents. It would be far more beneficial to focus on enhancing the existing bus services at either end of the street, where access is safer and already well-established."

We raised this matter with Stagecoach and the Commercial Director of Stagecoach East Scotland has advised :

"Thanks for sending these across to me to review, and for raising these concerns.

The 74 route was originally registered to operate from Hawkhill to Perth Road via Sinderins, but unfortunately we have encountered issues with the vehicle grounding at this point, causing damage to buses. The diversion to continue west along Perth Road, Hyndford St then Blackness Ave to Perth Road was therefore created to prevent this issue without a significant increase in time on the route.

I'm sorry to hear that it is causing concern for residents in this area, we will certainly take this feedback on board and review if there is an alternative turning arrangement possible in this area. In the meantime please be assured that our professional drivers are well used to operating in more residential areas, negotiating parked cars and traffic conditions and will take every precaution in this area as they do across our network of services.

I'll endeavour to keep you informed if we are able to make an adjustment to the route in due course."

We are pleased that Stagecoach is reviewing its route but if it is not changed as a result we will raise a formal complaint with the Office Of The Traffic Commissioner for Scotland.

Getting things done - Arnhall Gardens #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who contacted us about the alarmingly poor state of the roadway in Arnhall Gardens - see photos.

We have raised this with the roads maintenance partnership, requesting repairs.

Street surgeries tonight #dundeewestend

Although our Tuesday ward surgeries do not take place during the school holidays, we are nonetheless still holding a Thursday street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have.

Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.

Benvie Road derelict garage site - an update #dundeewestend

Over a protracted period, on behalf of residents, we have raised concerns about the state of the former garage site at the top end of Benvie Road.

Following our numerous concerns being raised with planning officers at the City Council, an amenity notice was served on the site owner, but he has taken no action.

The state of the site has deteriorated further - it is insecure and a fire hazard as the photos show.

As the owner has failed to take action, we asked the council as planning authority to consider direct action to clean-up and secure the site and we are pleased to say officers are now intending to seek committee approval for this to happen.

No ward surgeries tonight #dundeewestend

As the school Easter holidays are currently taking place, please note that our ward surgeries do not take place today.

Surgeries return next week after the holidays are over but we can be contacted at any time at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 7 APRIL 2025

Blinshall Street (Douglas Street to 50 metres south) - closed until August 2025 for construction works.

Douglas Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) - temporary traffic lights until August 2025 for construction works.

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until August 2025 for construction works.

Scottish and Southern Energy Networks Elmwood Cable Renewal Scheme - temporary traffic lights and road closure from Tuesday 4 March for 12 weeks insofar as it affects the West End Ward :

• Ancrum Road (at Peel Street) – temporary traffic lights for 7 weeks; and

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound for 7 weeks.

Perth Road (at Harris Academy) – Give and take traffic control for 2 weeks for lighting works.

Miln Street (Blinshall Street to Brown Street) – closed overnight (7pm to 6am) Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 April for Environmental Techniques sewer investigation work.

Riverside Drive (at Discovery Point) – west bound nearside lane closure Monday 7 April for 2 days for Scottish Water work.

Black Watch Parade (at Discovery Point) – closed Monday 7 April for 2 days for Scottish Water work.

Perth Road (at Farington Street) – temporary traffic lights Monday 7 to Wednesday 9 April for Environmental Technique work.

West Henderson Wynd (at Guthrie Street) – temporary traffic lights Monday 7 to Friday 11 April for Environmental Technique work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Perth Road (at Hyndford Street) – Give and take traffic control for 2 weeks from 14 April for lighting works.

Riverside Drive (at Tesco roundabout) – nearside west bound lane Monday 21 April for 3 weeks for Scottish Water pumping station maintenance work.

Riverside Avenue (A90 Kingsway West to Apollo Way) – closed overnight (7pm to 7am) Tuesday 22 to Thursday 24 April for Swallow Roundabout upgrading work.

Explorer Road (Mallaig Avenue for 70m in a westerly direction) – closed east bound Thursday 24 April for 6 weeks for sewer connection.

Nethergate (South Marketgait to South Tay Street) – closed west bound Monday 28 April for 2 days for Scottish Water work.

Lawrence Street of old #dundeewestend

A great historic photograph of Lawrence Street :

Childcare Academy opportunity

Applications are now open for the upcoming Childcare Academy in partnership with Dundee's after school clubs. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking at a career in childcare in an after-school club or similar

Discover Work partners including Jobcentre Plus and Dundee City Council are working with Dundee after school clubs to offer a three week training opportunity aimed at supporting applicants to gain experience in the role of Play/Support Worker.

Play/Support Worker duties :

- Planning and running activities

- Caring for children, including collecting from school and escorting to the club

- Providing snacks and refreshments while upholding health and safety standards

- Must be willing to work towards SVQ3 Social Services (Children and Young People) through the Modern Apprenticeship scheme

Childcare Academy includes :

- First Aid

- Registration for SSSC and PVG

- Safeguarding of Children training

- Work placement at an after school club or similar

- Help with CVs, applications and interviews

- Guaranteed Job interview on completion

Information Day: 10am & 12.30pm, Tuesday 15th April 2025 at Jobcentre Plus, Wellgate House, Wellgate Centre, Dundee, DD1 2DB

Placement Days: Monday 26th May to Friday 30th May 2025

Course Dates: Monday 12th May to Friday 30th May 2025

To be eligible for the course applicants must :

- Live in a Dundee City Council postcode

- Be 16+ years old (as of 15/04/2025)

- Have the right to live and work in UK

- Be unemployed or underemployed (not enough hours, low pay, etc.)

- Be able to commit to all days of the course and be flexible for placements hours

- Be interested in working in childcare

- Apply in advance via email or Jobcentre Plus Work Coach

To apply please email contact@discoverworkdundee.co.uk or speak to your Jobcentre Plus Work Coach.

Getting things done - Clayhills Drive #dundeewestend

We recently received complaints about potholes and road surface deterioration of the road surface in Clayhills Drive, particularly close to where the road goes past the electricity sub-station about two-third of the way up the road.

Michael is pictured here and we raised this issue with the Roads Maintenance Partnership.

We have since been advised that an Order had been raised to repair the road here.

Street surgeries tonight #dundeewestend

Although our Tuesday ward surgeries do not take place during the school holidays, we are nonetheless still holding a Thursday street surgery tonight to speak with residents on any local issues or concerns they may have.

Should you have an issue you wish to discuss with us, e-mail us at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk or call Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.

Getting things done - Loganlee Terrace #dundeewestend

Residents recently contacted us to advise that part of a tree had fallen in Loganlee Terrace.

We raised this with the council forestry team who advised :

"A forestry officer has now gone to assess the tree and has written out the risk assessment for the removal to be done.

It is now with the arborist to be done and he should get to it in the very near future."

No ward surgeries tonight #dundeewestend

As the school Easter holidays are currently taking place, please note that our ward surgeries do not take place today.

Surgeries return after the holidays are over but we can be contacted at any time at westend@dundeelibdems.org.uk