Councillors Fraser Macpherson & Michael Crichton - working for the West End
Fraser has been LibDem Councillor for the West End on Dundee City Council since 2001 and has topped the poll in all of the six council elections he has contested. Michael was elected to also represent the West End from May 2022 and is a hard-working addition to the West End LibDem team.
Friday, 25 April 2025
Try bowls! #dundeewestend
Thursday, 24 April 2025
Street surgeries tonight #dundeewestend
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
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.
Tuesday, 22 April 2025
West End weekly ward surgery tonight #dundeewestend
Monday, 21 April 2025
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.
Sunday, 20 April 2025
Edward Street of old #dundeewestend
Saturday, 19 April 2025
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.
Friday, 18 April 2025
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.
Thursday, 17 April 2025
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.
Wednesday, 16 April 2025
Ninewells Community Garden pilates class #dundeewestend
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
West End ward surgeries today #dundeewestend
Monday, 14 April 2025
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.
Sunday, 13 April 2025
Seabraes looking lovely! #dundeewestend
Saturday, 12 April 2025
Inappropriate bus use of Hyndford Street - an update #dundeewestend
Friday, 11 April 2025
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.
Thursday, 10 April 2025
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.
Wednesday, 9 April 2025
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.
Tuesday, 8 April 2025
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.
Monday, 7 April 2025
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.
Sunday, 6 April 2025
Lawrence Street of old #dundeewestend
Saturday, 5 April 2025
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
Friday, 4 April 2025
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.
Thursday, 3 April 2025
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.
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Getting things done - Loganlee Terrace #dundeewestend
Tuesday, 1 April 2025
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.
Monday, 31 March 2025
Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT
REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 31 MARCH 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 from Tuesday 4 March for 8 weeks; and
- Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound from Monday 17 March for 8 weeks.
Forthcoming Roadworks
Perth Road (at Harris Academy) – Give and take traffic control for 3 weeks from 31 March for lighting works.
Glamis Drive (Hazel Drive to Glamis Gardens) – closed on Tuesday 1 April for Scottish Water work.
Hawkhill (at Peddie Street) – temporary traffic lights from 9.00am on Tuesday 1 April to 6.00am on Wednesday 2 April for Scottish Water work.
Brook Street (at Lower Pleasance) – temporary traffic lights on Tuesday 1 April for Scottish Water work.
Lower Pleasance (Pleasance Court to Brook Street) – closed on Tuesday 1 April for Scottish Water work.
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.
Perth Road (at Hyndford Street) – Give and take traffic control for 2 weeks from 14 April for lighting works.
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.
Riverside Drive (at Tesco roundabout) – nearside west bound lane Monday 21 April for 3 weeks for Scottish Water pumping station maintenance work.
Nethergate (South Marketgait to South Tay Street) – closed west bound Monday 28 April for 2 days for Scottish Water work.
Sunday, 30 March 2025
Lochee Road - 1950s #dundeewestend
Saturday, 29 March 2025
Temporary traffic order - Glamis Drive
Friday, 28 March 2025
Easter holidays family fun #Dundee
There's fun activities for all children, young people and families during the Easter school holidays right across the city.
Thursday, 27 March 2025
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.
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Hillcrest Bowling Club event #dundeewestend
** UPDATE FROM HILLCREST BOWLING CLUB ... Unfortunately we have had to postpone this event. As no new date has been set as yet, refunds will be issued to all who have bought tickets.
Our new season starts on Saturday 19th April and we look forward to welcoming members and friends of Hillcrest Bowling Club both on and off the green.
New members always welcome. **
All welcome and more details are available at :
Tuesday, 25 March 2025
West End weekly ward surgery tonight #dundeewestend
Monday, 24 March 2025
Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend
DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT
REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 24 MARCH 2025
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 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 from Tuesday 4 March for 9 weeks; and
- Tullideph Road (City Road to Greenbank Place) – closed westbound from Monday 17 March for 9 weeks.
Old Hawkhill Road Roundabout – 4-way temporary traffic lights from Monday 24 March for 3 days for footway subsidence investigation and repair.
Forthcoming Roadworks
Perth Road (at Harris Academy) – Give and take traffic control for 3 weeks from 31 March for lighting works.
Glamis Drive (Hazel Drive to Glamis Gardens) – closed on Tuesday 1 April for Scottish Water work.
Hawkhill (at Peddie Street) – temporary traffic lights from 9.00am on Tuesday 1 April to 6.00am on Wednesday 2 April for Scottish Water work.
Brook Street (at Lower Pleasance) – temporary traffic lights on Tuesday 1 April for Scottish Water work.
Lower Pleasance (Pleasance Court to Brook Street) – closed on Tuesday 1 April for Scottish Water
work.
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.
Sunday, 23 March 2025
Blackness Road - 1967 #dundeewestend
Saturday, 22 March 2025
Free digital skills training
Friday, 21 March 2025
Getting things done - Saggar Street - an update #dundeewestend
Last month, we highlighted that we had received further concerns from residents about the deteriorating condition of the roadway of Saggar Street - Michael is pictured near the junction with Pentland Crescent.
Thursday, 20 March 2025
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.
Wednesday, 19 March 2025
Urban ReLeaf - event invitation #dundeewestend
Urban ReLeaf is a city-wide citizen-science initiative that engages the community to share their observations and perceptions of greenspaces across Dundee.