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.

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 30 OCTOBER 2023

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until May 2024 for construction works.

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. Commencing Tuesday 22 August 2023 for 15 months.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Greenmarket (Greenmarket leading to rear of station) – closed from 8.00am on Sunday 12 November to 6.00am on Monday 13 November for BT work.

Greenmarket (South Marketgait westwards) – rolling lane closures, mini contraflows and temporary traffic lights from Monday 13 November for one week for BT work.

Norwood Crescent – closed for 5 days from Monday 13 November for carriageway patching.

Greenmarket (Greenmarket leading to rear of station) – closed from 8.00am on Sunday 19 November to 6.00am on Monday 20 November for BT work (contingency date if not finished on Sunday 12 and Monday 13 November).

Magdalen Yard Road - closed between Bellefield Avenue and Thomson Street for 2 weeks commencing Monday 20 November for sewer connection to new housing development.

Riverside Recycling Centre update #dundeewestend

As residents will be aware, following Storm Babet and the continuing heavy rain since, the Riverside Recycling Centre has been closed due to flooding.

We asked the council for an update and received this on Friday from the Assistant Waste Services Manager :

"Despite ongoing efforts to pump hundreds of thousands of litres of flood water out of the site by both ground pumps and gully tankers, the Yellow weather warning and torrential rain has set us back a number of days with the water levels having increased again overnight.

Unfortunately we are not in a position to be able to give any indication of a likely re-opening date at this stage as the site must be fully cleared of standing water and a clean-up operation completed, and we are actively monitoring the situation on a daily basis.

Employee and public safety is our paramount focus, and we need to ensure the site is fully safe to re-open.

We will continue to provide website updates to the public as matters progress." 

Hope Point - Dundee Wellbeing Support

Hope Point, Dundee Wellbeing Support is here 24/7.

Hope Point offers compassionate support to anyone in the city who is distressed or overwhelmed.

If the team can help you, or someone you know, please reach out :

📞 Call: 0800 955 0008

📱 Text: 01382 604 123

📍 Drop in: 4 South Ward Road, DD1 1PN

Getting things done - Shaftesbury Park #dundeewestend

Residents recently contacted us about the deteriorating state of the road surface in Shaftesbury Park - see photos.

We therefore took up this matter with the council's Roads Maintenance Partnership requesting improvements - ideally resurfacing should be considered in a future roads capital programme.

Michael’s weekly ward surgeries tonight! #dundeewestend

Michael’s 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!

Insulation improvements - Pentland area #dundeewestend

Following a number of Dundee City Council tenants in Pentland asking about possible home insulation improvements for the council housing in the area, we took this up with the City Council.

The council's Head of Housing and Construction Services has responded as follows :

"I can confirm that all of the flats in Saggar Street fall into City Road 2nd development which was built in 1960 and has a brick/blockwork cavity. Therefore, it falls on our list of cavity areas. There are 57 Council flats left out of the total of 136 (60% owners) in the development.

As you know our focus has been external wall insulation and we are now progressing internal wall insulation solutions through a pilot to inform our wider capital programme. In addition, and as part of our forthcoming Energy Efficiency Strategy and Capital Plan, we are reviewing what the solutions are in terms of the cavity-wall stock. We are engaged with colleagues in the Legal Team to determine the solutions in respect of cavity for mixed tenure blocks also. In terms of the social index of multiple deprivation, the Saggar Street and surrounding area falls quite far down the list with 2 300 Council flats above it which are in relatively more deprived areas and so it is likely that Saggar Street will be later within the plan. I do not yet have timescales but once we further progress I can come back to you and advise.

Meantime if the tenant requires any support regarding their heating bills and energy efficiency, then we can make a referral to the Energy Advice Team."

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.

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 23 OCTOBER 2023

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed until May 2024 for construction works.

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. Commencing Tuesday 22 August 2023 for 15 months.

Riverside Drive (Tesco service roundabout to Tesco roundabout) – westbound nearside lane closure until Tuesday 24 October for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Riverside Drive (Tesco service roundabout to train station) – lane closure from Monday 23 October for one week for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Blackness Road (at Jedburgh Road) – temporary traffic lights on Friday 27 October for BT work.

West Marketgait (Hawkhill to Ward Road) – closed northbound from 9.00am on Sunday 29 October to 6.00am on Monday 30 October for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Greenmarket (Greenmarket leading to rear of station) – closed from 8.00am on Sunday 12 November to 6.00am on Monday 13 November for BT work. 5

Greenmarket (South Marketgait westwards) – rolling lane closures, mini contraflows and temporary traffic lights from Monday 13 November for one week for BT work.

Norwood Crescent – closed for 5 days from Monday 13 November for carriageway patching.

Greenmarket (Greenmarket leading to rear of station) – closed from 8.00am on Sunday 19 November to 6.00am on Monday 20 November for BT work (contingency date if not finished on 12 and 13 November).

Board games at Blackness Library #dundeewestend

Pupils are invited to come along to Blackness Library for some board game fun - every Tuesday after school.

All welcome!

Literacies Dundee

Literacies Dundee provides an excellent service for anyone needing help with reading, writing, numbers or using computers.

 

For further information on what’s available and contact details go to : www.dundeecity.gov.uk/service-area/neighbourhood-services/communities-safety-and-protection/adult-learning/literacies or call Dundee 435808.

Getting things done - Glenagnes Road and Scott Street #dundeewestend

Following residents mentioning to us that the foliage at the junction of of Glenagnes Road and Scott Street was very overgrown and reducing the width of the pavement/path there (see photo), we asked Home Group who has responsibility here to have this cut back.

We thereafter received this update from Home Group’s Operations Manager :

“Our maintenance surveyor attended the site several times and can advise the whole of Glenagnes Road and Scott St have all been faced off back beyond trip fence.”

The foliage had also been encroaching onto some back gardens in Logie Gardens and we were assured this was also attended to.

West End Ward Thursday Surgeries #dundeewestend

Just a reminder that, 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!

Getting things done - underpass near Clovis Duveau Drive #dundeewestend

There was recently unfortunately again a lot of graffiti in the underpass across Riverside Avenue around Clovis Duveau Drive to Invergowrie.

We took this up with the council's Rapid Response Team and are are grateful for its prompt response as the photos below show :

West End Ward Tuesday Surgeries #dundeewestend

Just a reminder that, as the schools are 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 16 OCTOBER 2023

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed for 13 months until May 2024 for construction works.

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. Commencing Tuesday 22 August 2023 for 15 months.

Riverside Drive (at Tesco roundabout) – lane closures on Monday 16 October for C-Plan work.

Riverside Drive (Tesco service roundabout to Tesco roundabout) – westbound nearside lane closure from Tuesday 17 to Friday 20 October for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Riverside Drive (Tesco service roundabout to train station) – lane closure from Monday 23 October for one week for Scottish and Southern Energy Network work.

Blackness Road (at Jedburgh Road) – temporary traffic lights on Friday 27 October for BT work.

West Marketgait (Hawkhill to Ward Road) – closed northbound from 9.00am on Sunday 29 October to 6.00am on Monday 30 October for Scottish Water work.

Greenmarket (Greenmarket leading to rear of station) – closed from 8.00am on Sunday 12 November to 6.00am on Monday 13 November for BT work.

Greenmarket (South Marketgait westwards) – rolling lane closures, mini contraflows and temporary traffic lights from Monday 13 November for one week for BT work.

Norwood Crescent – closed for 5 days from Monday 13 November for carriageway patching.

Greenmarket (Greenmarket leading to rear of station) – closed from 8.00am on Sunday 19 November to 6.00am on Monday 20 November for BT work (contingency date if not finished on 12 and 13 November).

Help with computers! #dundeewestend

Do you need help getting online, or with your personal devices?

At Blackness Library every Tuesday and Thursday between 10am and 12 noon, you can get help from the library's volunteer who specialises in computers.

No need to book - all welcome!

Further update on school buses to/from Harris Academy #dundeewestend

Residents will recall that, following concerns raised by parents and carers with us last term about insufficient capacity on one of the school buses to and from Harris Academy (the 6s – the pupils concerned live in the Pentland area), we raised the issue with the City Council.

We are pleased to have been updated by the transportation team at the council to say that at the north end of the route, from the start of the new term, pupils who who also have access to another of the school bus services will use service 10s instead of the 6s.    This will hopefully ensure that when the 6s arrives at stops further south going towards the school, there will be sufficient space left to ensure all pupils can get on the bus.

The school makes good efforts at the end of the school day to ensure pupils get on the most appropriate bus home and it is hoped that bus availability will improve for all pupils during the new term.

Getting things done - Hawkhill #dundeewestend

Residents will recall our previous updates about the poor pavement surface in Hawkhill west of the Peddie Street junction, around Sinderins Court.

We were pleased that the council's Roads Maintenance Partnership responded positively to our request for pavement surface improvements here and Fraser is pictured at the pavement during slurry seal improvement works, which have really improved the pavement surface here.

West End Ward Thursday Surgeries #dundeewestend

A reminder that, 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!

Light It Up! #dundeewestend

Light It Up! is this Saturday - 14th October -  7.15pm for 7.30pm

It is in the beautiful Botanic Garden as part of Festival of the Future 2023.

The biannual promenade performance experience, Over the Garden Wall, takes a break in 2023 returning in October 2024 and, in its place, Light It Up is a one-off Pop-Up performance experience inspired by the garden and our festival theme of care.

Book your ticket on Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/light-it-up-2023-festival-of-the-future-tickets-715242117427

You will need to add a password to view and register for the event. The password is: lightitup2023!

Please wrap up warm and wear outdoor shoes.

The event will finish at 20.15 and there is limited capacity so we can only offer one ticket per guest.

Festival of the Future is the University of Dundee’s flagship festival programme that celebrates and enhances collaboration between science, arts and culture.  Between 11th and 15th October there are around 50 events across 5 days in venues around the city.

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 9 OCTOBER 2023

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed for 13 months until May 2024 for construction works.

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. Commencing Tuesday 22 August 2023 for 15 months.

Blackness Road (Rosefield Street to Rosefield Place) – closed from Monday 9 October for one week for pedestrian traffic signal crossing refurbishment.

Perth Road (at Miller’s Wynd) - temporary traffic lights until Tuesday 10 October for BT work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

Blackness Road (at Jedburgh Road) – temporary traffic lights on Friday 27 October for BT work.

Getting things done - Greenbank Place #dundeewestend

We recently received complaints about badly overgrown foliage in Greenbank Place, including in the paths to the blocks of flats.

We raised this with environment management at the City Council and were pleased to advise it was attended to promptly thereafter.

Carers of Dundee – events information

If you are an unpaid carer in Dundee, the Carers of Dundee events page gives all the latest local and national events for unpaid carers across the city.

This is an excellent resource for local people and can be accessed at www.carersofdundee.org/events

Riverside Pavilion Open Day #dundeewestend

Following on from the last West End Community Council meeting to discuss possible future community uses of Riverside Pavilion for the local community, the community council has arranged an open day at pavilion to allow local residents and community groups to look around the building.

The City Council has agreed to open Riverside Pavilion tomorrow - Saturday 7th October - between 1pm and 3pm and all are most welcome to attend.

Michael’s weekly ward surgeries today! #dundeewestend

Michael’s 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!

West End Christmas Fortnight - meeting today! #dundeewestend

The West End Christmas Fortnight 2023 is taking great shape and will run from Thursday 23rd November with our Christmas market, concert and lights switch on - and end on Wednesday 6th December.

The Christmas Committee is a group of volunteers and we meet again today at Blackness Library at 11am - all welcome!

For further information please e-mail christmas2023@frasermacpherson.org.uk - many thanks.

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.

Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL - WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR THE WEST END WARD - WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 2 OCTOBER 2023

Brown Street (south of Douglas Street) - closed for 13 months until May 2024 for construction works.

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. Commencing Tuesday 22 August 2023 for 15 months.

Blackness Road (Rosefield Street to Rosefield Place) – closed from Monday 2 October for 2 weeks for pedestrian traffic signal crossing refurbishment.

Glamis Road (Blackness Road to Glamis Terrace) – closed southbound on Wednesday 4 October for Scottish Water work.

Milnbank Road (at Forest Park Road) – temporary traffic lights on Thursday 5 October for Scottish Water work. 

Getting things done - Rockfield Crescent #dundeewestend

As residents will recall, we have long campaigned to see improvements of the road surface in Rockfield Crescent, which has long been in a very poor state.

We were pleased when the roads maintenance partnership gave a commitment to resurface the road this financial year.

Michael is pictured during the works which have resulted in a much better road surface.