Getting things done - Perth Road #dundeewestend

Residents have highlighted to us that the vehicle activated 30mph sign on Perth Road near Clovis Duveau Drive is not functioning properly.

We asked the council's traffic and road safety team if it was aware of tis and if it could be repaired or replaced and have received the following helpful response :

"Yes, the Traffic & Road Safety Team is aware of the speed-activated sign at this location. Unfortunately, the unit is beyond repair and will not be replaced.

However, the Council does intend to install MVAS (Mobile Vehicle Activated Signs) at this site in the future, subject to resource availability. 

These signs are deployed temporarily across various locations in the city and rotated periodically, as their effectiveness tends to reduce over time as drivers become familiar with them. 

Please note that MVAS are advisory in nature and do not replace formal speed enforcement, which remains the responsibility of Police Scotland."

Our West End street surgery 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.

Tea and Toast on Thursdays! #dundeewestend

With thanks to volunteers from Dundee Westgait Church, there's Tea and Toast at the West End Campus on Thursday mornings.

The volunteers welcome any parents or carers of pupils at St Joseph’s RC and Victoria Primary Schools and Balgay Hill Nursery School between 9am and 10.15am each Thursday in the primary schools' hall.

It is a great chance to meet other parents/carers and have a chat.

All welcome!

West End ward surgeries today #dundeewestend

Our West End surgeries recommence this week following the school October holiday and 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 20 OCTOBER 2025

Tait’s Lane (Hawkhill to No 6) – closed from Wednesday 15 October for 10 days for Scottish Water work.

Nethergate (at South Tay Street) – overnight (9.00pm to 6.00am) temporary traffic lights from Monday 20 October for one week for BT work.

West Marketgait (at Nethergate) – overnight (9.00pm to 6.00am) nearside northbound lane closure from Monday 20 October for one week for BT work.

Blackness Road (near Glenagnes Road) – temporary traffic lights from Tuesday 21 October for one week for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Riverside Avenue and Dykes of Gray Road – closed each evening between 7.00pm and 7.00am only commencing Monday 3 November until Saturday 8 November and from Monday 10 November to Saturday 15 November for carriageway resurfacing works.  Areas affected are:

1. Riverside Avenue from its junction with Kingsway/Swallow Roundabout for a distance of 500 metres or thereby in a southerly direction to its junction with Apollo Way; and

• Dykes of Gray Road for a distance of 100 metres or thereby in a northerly direction from its junction with Kingsway/Swallow Roundabout.

Annfield Road (Hawkhill Medical Centre entrance to Annfield Row) – closed on Wednesday 12 November (9.00am to midnight) for Scottish Water work.

Hawkhill of old #dundeewestend

With thanks to Ian Ally Moss and Dundonian History for All, a great photo of Mickey Coyle's in the Old Hawkhill back in the 1970s.

Getting things done - Ancrum Place #dundeewestend

We recently received complaints that the roadway at the entrance to Ancrum Place at the junction with Ancrum Drive was badly deteriorated.

We raised this with the roads maintenance partnership and have been advised :

"The roads inspector has raised a Category 3 repair for this with a timescale for completion of thirty working days or sooner."

Friends of Wighton Cappuccino Concert tomorrow!

From Sheena Wellington of Friends of Wighton :

Saturday 18th October from 11am to noon

Wighton Heritage Centre, Central Library

Cappuccino Concert with Woolverstone

Woolverstone is an English alternative folk duo formed in late 2019.

They are known for their cinematic songwriting and harmony-rich sound.

Admission £5; tea/coffee available for donation - all welcome!

West End street surgery 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.

Swallow Roundabout - a further update #dundeewestend

As residents will be aware, we had called for some time for the proposals to improve the Swallow Roundabout arising out of the safety audit to be implemented and this was originally to have happened at the end of August.

However, the Western Gateway housing developer Springfield, who has overall responsibility for the roundabout changes, did not obtain necessary permissions in time and we have now received the following update from the company :

"We have had confirmation that all required permissions and permits are in place to carry out the remedial items at the Swallow Roundabout. This includes changes to the lane markings and updated signage.

These items, along with remedial surfacing work, will be carried out over a period of two weeks starting 3rd November. This is the earliest date that the various contractors required for these works are all available.

As before, the work will take place overnight, between the hours of 7pm and 7am, to ensure minimal disruption. Dykes of Gray Road and Riverside Avenue will be closed during these hours with diversion routes clearly signposted.

There will not be any work taking place at the Swallow Roundabout until w/c 3rd November."

Our West End Ward Tuesday Surgeries #dundeewestend

Just a reminder that, with the schools closed for the October holidays, our 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 13 OCTOBER 2025

Brown Street (at Miln Street) – temporary traffic lights from Wednesday 8 October for one week for Scottish Water work.

Blackness Road (Balgay Road to Seymour Street) - road closed from Monday 13 October for 3 days for carriageway lining works.

Tait’s Lane (Hawkhill to No 6) – closed from Wednesday 15 October for 10 days for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Nethergate (at South Tay Street) – overnight (9.00pm to 6.00am) temporary traffic lights from Monday 20 October for one week for BT work.

West Marketgait (at Nethergate) – overnight (9.00pm to 6.00am) nearside northbound lane closure from Monday 20 October for one week for BT work.

Perth Road - 1987 #dundeewestend

With thanks to SJ Bogue and Dundee Memories, Gilbert Grossett's butcher shop on the Perth Road back in 1987.

Community based adult learning new directory

Community based adult learning takes place in community settings across the city, is for anyone over the age of 16 who has left school and tends to focus on informal learning, social activities and adult education provision.

The activities in this new directory of community based adult learning are categorised into four main levels:

Stage 1: Engagement (unstructured, drop-in, variable support)

Stage 2: Starter (SCQF 2-3, high support)

Stage 3: Mid-level (SCQF 4-6, medium support)

Stage 4: Upper-Level (SCQF 7+, low support)

The directory can be accessed at http://tiny.cc/adult-learning

For more information about Community based adult learning in Dundee please contact cld@dundeecity.gov.uk

Temporary Traffic Order - Tait's Lane

From the City Council :

Dundee City Council proposes to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose of facilitating Scottish Water mains repair works.

The Order is expected to be in force for 10 days from 15 October 2025. Its maximum duration in terms of the Act is eighteen months.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit temporarily all vehicular traffic in Tait’s Lane from its junction with Hawkhill to number 6 Tait’s Lane.

An alternative route will be available via Hawkhill, Peddie Street, Corso Street and Tait’s Lane.

If you have any queries, please contact the Network Management Team, City Development Department, Dundee House, 50 North Lindsay Street, Dundee, DD1 1LS, or call 433082.

Our West End street surgery 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.

Temporary Traffic Order - Blackness 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 lining and jointing works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Blackness Road , Dundee.

The works will be carried out in two separate phases.

Phase 1 – Balgay Road to Glenagnes Road

Phase 2 – Glenagnes Road to Peddie Street

This notice comes into effect on Monday 13th October 2025 for five working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Vehicular access for residents will be maintained where possible.

Diversions are available via

Phase 1 - Balgay Road / Blackness Avenue / Hyndford Street

Phase 2 – Blackness Road / Seymour Street / Blackness Avenue / Abbotsford Place/ Peddie Street

For further information contact 07939 282882.

Executive Director

City Development Department

Dundee City Council

West End Ward Tuesday Surgeries #dundeewestend

With the schools closed for the October holidays, our Tuesday 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 6 OCTOBER 2025

Perth Road (Hyndford Street to Rockfield Street) – closed from Monday 6 October for 5 days for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Blackness Road (Balgay Road to Seymour Street) - road closed from Monday 13 October for 3 days for carriageway lining works.

Tait’s Lane (Hawkhill to No 6) – closed from Wednesday 15 October for 10 days for Scottish Water work.

Nethergate (at South Tay Street) – overnight (9.00pm to 6.00am) temporary traffic lights from Monday 20 October for one week for BT work.

West Marketgait (at Nethergate) – overnight (9.00pm to 6.00am) nearside northbound lane closure from Monday 20 October for one week for BT work.

Magdalen Green Station - 1956 #dundeewestend

With thanks to SJ Bogue and Dundee Memories, a fantastic photograph of the former Magdalen Green Railway Station in 1956, the year it closed.

Home Group family fun day at the Friary #dundeewestend

Home Group - the largest Housing Association in the West End Ward in terms of houses in its ownership - is organising a fun day community event for its customers and all interested residents living in the area next Tuesday - 7th October - at The Friary on Tullideph Road from 11am to 2pm.

The Home Group team is keen to engage with customers, identify their priorities for their home and community and provide an opportunity to speak with Home Group Scotland staff and other local organisations.

All welcome! You can find more information about the event at www.homegroup.org.uk/blog/dundee-family-fun-day

Getting things done - Balgay/Lochee Park #dundeewestend

Residents recently pointed out that a directional sign had been placed over the 10mph speed limit sign at the Balgay Park Glamis Road entrance - see photo.

We raised this with the roads maintenance partnership which assured us that the speed limit sign would be made visible again.

Our West End 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.

Getting things done - Pentland Avenue – an update #dundeewestend

Residents will recall that we recently highlighted that the wall in Pentland Avenue - near City Road junction - in front of housing and adjacent to the public pavement was requiring repair.

We were promised repairs and are pleased to report this has now taken place.

Our West End 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!

This is the last Tuesday surgery until after the October school holidays although we will be holding our Thursday night street surgeries as normal.

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2025

Forthcoming Roadworks

Perth Road (Hyndford Street to Rockfield Street) – closed from Monday 6 October for 5 days for Scottish Water work.

Taits Lane (Hawkhill to No 6) – closed from Wednesday 15 October for 10 days for Scottish Water work.

Blackness Road (Balgay Road to Seymour Street) - road closed from Monday 13 October for 3 days for carriageway lining works.

Nethergate (at South Tay Street) – overnight (9.00pm to 6.00am) temporary traffic lights from Monday 20 October for one week for BT work.

West Marketgait (at Nethergate) – overnight (9.00pm to 6.00am) nearside northbound lane closure from Monday 20 October for one week for BT work.

Perth Road of old #dundeewestend

With thanks to Ian Ally Moss and Dundonian History for All, the Underworld Café in the Perth Road back in the 1960s.

Jamaican Journeys and Dundee Adventures : In Conversation with Judy Ann MacMillan

Based in Kingston, Judy Ann MacMillan is one of Jamaica’s most celebrated painters.

Well-known for her acutely observed portraits, landscapes and still life paintings, she exhibits locally and internationally and in 2007 was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Caribbean Foundation for the Arts, for her outstanding contribution in the field of art.

In 1962 Judy travelled to Scotland to study at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in Dundee. Her time in the city would have a significant impact on her subsequent career - she later wrote: “Dundee formed me and I am forever grateful for its influence in my life.”

This special online event on Monday 29th September at 7pm - online - accompanies the exhibition Jamaican Journeys: Identity, Place and Conversations through Art, now showing in the Lamb Gallery. Judy will be in conversation with Dr Susan P Mains, Lecturer in Human Geography at the University of Dundee.

Places can be booked at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jamaican-journeys-and-dundee-adventures-judy-ann-macmillan-in-conversation-tickets-1680690553689

Doors Open Days 2025 – events tomorrow and Sunday #dundeewestend

Doors Open Days is Scotland's largest free festival that celebrates places and stories, new and old.   

There’s lots of great Doors Open Days events tomorrow and Sunday across Dundee.

Access to venues is absolutely free of charge.

In the West End, this includes the City Road Allotments, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee Central Mosque, Dundee Rep, Hawkhill House and some other University of Dundee venues, Masonic Lodge Ancient No 49 and St Peter’s Free Church

You can see all Dundee venues at https://tinyurl.com/DOD-Dundee-25

West End street surgeries #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.

Blackness Library - temporary closure #dundeewestend

Please see notice below regarding a temporary closure of the library from tomorrow for the rest of this week for maintenance work reasons :

Our 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 22 SEPTEMBER 2025

Riverside Avenue (near Wright Avenue) – temporary traffic lights for one week for Network Rail work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Perth Road (Hyndford Street to Rockfield Street) – closed Monday 6 October for 5 days for Scottish Water work.

Tait’s Lane (Hawkhill to No 6) – closed from Wednesday 15 October for 10 days for Scottish Water work.

Nethergate (at South Tay Street) – overnight (9pm to 6am) temporary traffic lights Monday 20 October for one week for BT work.

West Marketgait (at Nethergate) – overnight (9pm to 6am) nearside north bound lane closure Monday 20 October for one week for BT work.

Blackness Road #dundeewestend

With thanks to George Smith and Dundee Memories, a great photograph looking up Blackness Road in 1962.

Transition Dundee looking for volunteers ...

Transition Dundee is looking for new volunteers.

Take a closer look at the team's projects at www.transitiondundee.com ... could one be perfect for you?

From stopping food waste to giving clothes new life - there's a place for everyone in helping with the Transition Dundee community.

There's a volunteer enquiry form at www.transitiondundee.com/volunteer for anyone interested in volunteering - all welcome!

Dundee Community Youth Orchestra concert #dundeewestend

Dundee Community Youth Orchestra is performing along with Caledonian Winds on Saturday 27th September for a night of music and fundraising at Dundee Westgait Church (Roseangle).

All welcome!

Entry by donation - either on the night or on DCYO's JustGiving page

Interval and refreshments

Read more about the event and get your tickets at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dcyo-caledonian-winds-concert-tickets-1606556667239

This week's West End street surgeries #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.

Corso Street complex craft group #dundeewestend

There's a craft group at the Corso Street complex which meets every Thursday at 10.30am - all welcome!

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 15 SEPTEMBER 2025

Riverside Avenue (near Wright Avenue) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 15 September for 2 weeks for Network Rail work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Tait’s Lane (Hawkhill to No 6) – closed from Wednesday 15 October for 10 days for Scottish Water work.

Marchfield Road #dundeewestend

With thanks to Derek Macintosh and Dundonian History for All, a fabulous West End photograph from World War II.

On Tuesday 5th November, 1940, the house at 12 Marchfield Road was hit by a German bomb (as were properties in Rosefield Street).

Fortunately all the occupants of 12 Marchfield Road were in their air raid shelter at the time and were uninjured by the blast.

Dundee Discoveries past and present

"Dundee Discoveries past and present" is a series of self-guided walking tours through pioneering scientific research in medicine, biology, forensics, nursing and dentistry from the past to the present.

Dundee is now celebrated internationally for its pioneering work in medical sciences, in particular the University of Dundee’s ground-breaking research into cancer, diabetes, drug development and surgical techniques. 

But the city has many more amazing stories of innovation and discovery in medicine and biology, past and present, and the three walking tours presented here will introduce you to some of the most extraordinary.

The tour maps from the University of Dundee are available to download at https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/54367127/DD_guide_final.pdf and there's one covering the area round the University of Dundee and one around Ninewells.

Tay Square mosaic - an update #dundeewestend

Residents will recall that we have previously raised with the City Council the fact that the mosaic in Tay Square in front of The Rep is sadly badly damaged - see photo.

We recently sought an update from the council's Head of Planning and Economic Development on the likelihood of repairs being viable and have now been advised as follows :

"Unfortunately, following assessment it has been concluded that the artwork is beyond repair.

We have been working with colleagues in Roads Maintenance to identify a workable solution.

Trials earlier this year of a new material to fit into the space were unsuccessful. Other solutions are now being explored although I am unable to confirm when this issue will be resolved."

We have asked to be kept informed of any developments with this and will update residents when we hear further. It would be good to get a workable solution that makes the damaged space look good and compliments the sections of the mosaic that are undamaged.

West End street surgery 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.

Corso Street Quiz Night #dundeewestend

There's a TV themed quiz night in the Corso Street Complex this Friday - 12th September - at 7pm.

All welcome!

Our weekly ward surgeries tonight #dundeewestend

Our joint weekly ward surgeries take place tonight.

This week they are as follows :

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

Harris Academy reception area (2nd Tuesday of each month at 5.45pm 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 8 SEPTEMBER 2025

Lochee Road (at Smellies Lane) – stop/go traffic control for one week for bollard upgrade works.

Shaftesbury Park – road closure for 5 days from Monday 8 September for carriageway resurfacing.

West Marketgait – closed northbound between Greenmarket and Nethergate on Sunday 14 September for one day for road defect repairs.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Riverside Avenue (near Wright Avenue) – temporary traffic lights from Monday 15 September for 2 weeks for Network Rail work.