Hawkhill in the 1970s #dundeewestend

With thanks to Charles Sutherland and Dundee Memories a great photo of Hawkhill looking east from the Sinderins end taken around 1976.

The photo was taken from the block at 293 Hawkhill.

Free clinics for families affected by dementia

Dementia specialist Admiral Nurses will host clinics at Nationwide’s city centre branch to offer tailored support and guidance to anyone affected by the condition.

Nationwide and Dementia UK are bringing free face-to-face specialist dementia care to :

59 Reform Street, DD1 1TF – 20th, 21st and 22nd May - see https://dementiauk.simplybook.cc/v2/#book/location/71/service/8/count/1/provider/32/

If you are unable to book online you can send a text message with the word APPOINTMENT to 07478 724000, and you will be called to help you make a booking.

The clinics will be hosted by Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses to support anyone impacted by dementia in Nationwide’s High Street branches, offering life-changing support to families and individuals living with dementia in Scotland.

This venture is a partnership between Nationwide and Dementia UK, offering 45-minute appointments with a dementia specialist nurse in their branches. The dementia specialist nurses, called Admiral Nurses, can offer advice to families and carers about :

+ worries about memory problems and other possible symptoms of dementia

+ how to get a diagnosis

+ understanding the diagnosis and how the condition progresses

+ practical tips for caring for someone who lives with dementia

+ adapting to and coping with changes in behaviour

+ financial and legal issues

+ transitions in care, including moving into residential care

+ emotional support, including anticipatory grief, bereavement and loss

Nationwide branches offer a safe, comfortable and private space for families to discuss any aspect of dementia, which aims to help 100,000 people affected by dementia.

As part of the partnership, Nationwide will host 200 pop-up clinics in branches around the UK, and the building society will fund 30 dementia specialist Admiral Nurse posts through Dementia UK.

If you have any questions about the clinics please contact nationwide@dementiauk.org. However, if you need immediate support contact Dementia UK’s Helpline on 0800 888 6678.

Peter Flynn : Crossings

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

"The latest exhibition in the Tower Foyer Gallery showcases the work of painter Peter Flynn and celebrates 50 years since he enrolled at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art.

Entitled Crossings, the exhibition features work representing ideas and thoughts influenced by the artist’s travels and environment. They explore what he has gathered both physically and emotionally as he travels around the world and in the world. It includes recent work as well as some of Peter’s student works from the DJCAD Collection.

Born in Paisley, Peter Flynn gained his Diploma in Art at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art in 1979, completing a postgraduate year in 1980. He went on to train as a teacher and during this time was awarded the prestigious Elizabeth Greenshield Award, allowing him to travel and work in various countries.

On his return he was invited to take part in the pioneering Blackness Public Art Programme, creating the Lochee Fence and the Polepark Arch. Peter continued to exhibit his work while also enjoying a long career in teaching, ultimately becoming Principal Teacher of Art at St John’s RC High School. Since retiring he has been painting and exhibiting full time.

More information is available at www.dundee.ac.uk/events/peter-flynn-crossings

The exhibition is open until 27th June."

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 Dundee 459378 and we will be pleased to meet you - many thanks.

Friday nights at the Botanic Garden - and Saturday mornings too! #dundeewestend

Starting this Friday :

West End 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 WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 12 MAY 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 10 weeks;

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound for 10 weeks

Explorer Road (Mallaig Avenue for 70m in a westerly direction) – closed eastbound from Monday 12 May for 3 weeks for sewer connection.

West Marketgait (southbound from Hawkhill to Nethergate) – lane closure from Tuesday 13 May for 3 nights (9.00pm to 5.00am) for crane lifting operations.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Ashbank Road and Glenagnes Street – closed from Monday 19 May for 5 days for carriageway resurfacing works.  Areas affected – Ashbank Road from its junction with Blackness Road to its junction with Logie Avenue and Glenagnes Street from its junction with Birchwood Place to its junction with Lime Street.

Park Place – give and take traffic control for 5 weeks from Monday 26 May for lighting works.

Magdalen Yard Road - closed westbound on Sunday 1 June (8.00am and 9.00pm) between Thomson Street and Windsor Street for the WestFest Music Festival.

West End - 1969 #dundeewestend

With thanks to Francis De Franco and Dundee Westenders, an aerial photo of the West End in 1969.

At the top of the photo you can see the Angus Hotel.    From this landmark you make your way around the photo.

Ninewells Hospital : Care, Community and Innovation - 50th Anniversary Exhibition

Dundee has long been home to medical innovation significantly impacting each of our lives throughout the time of Ninewells Hospital and predating it. Pioneering in areas such as IVF, keyhole surgery and the building design itself, this exhibition showcases the city as a place of medical advancement.

The exhibition features key moments from the last 50 years, including the Ninewells Cancer Campaign and the opening of Maggie's Centre in the hospital grounds, alongside contemporary stories with a focus on responsive design and adaptation which came into force during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This free exhibition at V&A Dundee is open daily and free to attend - more details at www.vam.ac.uk/dundee/whatson/exhibitions/ninewells-hospital-care-community-and-innovation

Felt crafts drop-in at Central Library

There's a free felt crafts drop-in at the Central Library from 10.30am to 11.30am on the first and third Tuesdays of the month.

Come along to have a chat, a cup of tea or coffee and sew some felt decorations.

All levels of experience welcome!

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.

Tea and toast for parents! #dundeewestend

With many thanks to Westgait Church of Scotland, it is working with the West End Campus to deliver this Tea & Toast drop in for parents and carers of pupils at Victoria Park & St Joseph's RC Primary Schools and Balgay Hill Nursery School.

It is starting tomorrow - Thursday 8th May - from 9am to 10.30am.

It will be a great opportunity for attendees to meet other parents and begin to build friendships.

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)

Ancrum Road Primary School (1st 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 5 MAY 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 3 weeks;

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound for 3 weeks

Riverside Drive (at Tesco roundabout) – nearside westbound lane closure from Monday 5 May for one week for Scottish Water pumping station maintenance work.

Explorer Road (Mallaig Avenue for 70m in a westerly direction) – closed eastbound from Monday 5 May for 4 weeks for sewer connection.

Park Place – give and take traffic control for 5 weeks from Monday 26 May for lighting works.

Forthcoming Roadworks

West Marketgait (southbound from Hawkhill to Nethergate) – lane closure from Tuesday 13 May for 3 nights (9.00pm to 5.00am) for crane lifting operations.

Ashbank Road and Glenagnes Street – closed from Monday 19 May for 5 days for carriageway resurfacing works.  Areas affected – Ashbank Road from its junction with Blackness Road to its junction with Logie Avenue and Glenagnes Street from its junction with Birchwood Place to its junction with Lime Street.

Magdalen Yard Road - closed westbound on Sunday 1 June (8.00am and 9.00pm) between Thomson Street and Windsor Street for the WestFest Music Festival.

West End - early 1960s #dundeewestend

With thanks to SJ Bogue and Dundee Memories, a great early 1960s aerial shot of the West End from Perth Road at Seabraes looking west.

The photo was labelled "1950s" but we think it must have been taken from the Tower Building and this did not open until 1961.   We also note the Perth Road tramlines are gone so the photo was clearly taken after 1956 when the tram service ended.

The number of large factory chimneys in the photo show just how much the area has changed over the last 60+ years!

Getting things done - River Crescent #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who contacted us about a bad pothole in River Crescent - see photo.

We therefore reported this to the roads maintenance partnership asking for repairs to be carried out and were thereafter promised that an Order had been raised to ensure this was repaired.

Literacies Dundee

Literacies Dundee has a superb team of adult learning workers offering support with reading, writing, numbers and computing.

This includes :

+ dealing with official letters

+ getting your point of view across

+ using a mobile phone

+ putting things down on paper

+ searching for information

+ tips on spelling

+ online applications

+ working out change or payments

+ organising yourself for important meetings

+ overcoming feelings of panic, stress or embarrassment

+ coping with dyslexia

+ helping with your children's homework

+ getting online to access services or keep up to date with your claimant commitment

... so it is more than just reading, writing and numbers!

The service can be contacted at shoreterrace@dundeecity.gov.uk or call 435808.

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.

Getting things done - issues around the Seabraes site #dundeewestend

We have recently received concerns from residents regarding the Scottish Enterprise ground at Seabraes - specifically - the fenced off ground where decontamination works took place and Scottish Enterprise is now attempting to resolve groundwater issues has been left unsecured;  also the bins along the path from Roseangle to Greenmarket have not been being serviced efficiently.

We raised this with Scottish Enterprise to request that its agents Colliers dealt with these issues and received the following response :

"I can confirm that Colliers are now addressing the issues you have raised.

By way of an update on the drainage issue, we are working with Network Rail and Tesco to agree an entitlement which will allow SE to access a pipe which may solve the groundwater issues on the site. This, unfortunately is something that may take time, however we are working towards a resolution."

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 28 APRIL 2025

Riverside Approach – closed until Friday 2 May for Scotland Gas Network work.

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 4 weeks

• Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound for 4 weeks

Riverside Drive (at Tesco roundabout) – nearside westbound lane closure from Monday 21 April for 2 weeks for Scottish Water pumping station maintenance work.

Explorer Road (Mallaig Avenue for 70m in a westerly direction) – closed eastbound from Monday 28 April for 5 weeks for sewer connection.

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

Hawkhill (at Hunter Street roundabout) – overnight (9.00pm to 6.00am) lane closures from Wednesday 30 April for 2 days for Scottish Water sewer investigation work.

Logie Street and Tullideph Place #dundeewestend

With thanks to Catherine Blatch and Dundonian History for All, two great historic photos :

+ The back of houses on Logie Street from Tullideph Place in 1977

+ The pend from Tullideph Place to Logie Street in 1977. It came out across the road from Cobden Street.

Temporary Traffic Order - Nethergate

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 Scottish water ironwork repairs being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in a westbound direction in Nethergate ( from its junction West Marketgait to its junction with South Tay Street ), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Tuesday 29th April 2025 for two working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained.

Vehicular access for residents will be maintained where possible.

Diversions are available via West Marketgait / Hawkhill / Perth Road

For further information contact 07939 282882

Executive Director

City Development Department,

Dundee City Council

Try bowls! #dundeewestend

Balgay Bowling Club has published the dates for this year's "Try Bowls" events.

Whether you have played before, or are hoping to try out bowls for the first time, the club has lots of equipment and plenty of qualified coaches who will be there to help you out.

The club also offers free coaching sessions in the following weeks and a half price first year membership.

All welcome at the "Try Bowls" events and for any more information please contact Alan McDonald at alan.mcdonald96@gmail.com or call Alan on 07732 679604.

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.