Harris Academy Parent Council meeting #dundeewestend


It was a pleasure last night for us both to attend the last Harris Academy Parent Council meeting of the current school term.

This was the first parent council meeting that Fraser had been able to attend in-person since 2020 as all meetings have been on-line only during the COVID pandemic and this was Michael’s first opportunity to attend a Harris Academy Parent Council meeting since his recent election to represent the West End on the City Council.

The meeting was a ‘hybrid’ one, allowing the choice of attending on-line or in person and this worked extremely well.

Very positive updates from Mr Millar and members of the senior leadership team including new school initiatives and the current SQA examinations diet has been running well.

We also discussed the possible future for the tennis courts at the Elliot Road playing fields that constituents have raised with us as these are badly in need of an upgrade or repurposing for perhaps an all-weather playing facility.



Getting things done – Balgay Park #dundeewestend

Residents contacted us about the damage to the entrance pillar to Balgay Park and Hill at the Glamis Road side of the park. This was caused by a vehicle some weeks ago.


We asked our local environment manager for an update on progress with repairs and have received this helpful response :

“I can confirm that we are aware of damage that has occurred at the entrance of Balgay Cemetery Glamis Road, and this damage has been assessed by the Area Officer.

The Area Officer is currently making arrangements with department colleagues to remove the damage in the short term with a view to arranging a full repair of the pillar.”



Weekly Road Report – West End Ward #dundeewestend

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT


REPORT FOR WEST END WARD – WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 23 MAY 2022

Scottish & Southern Energy Networks Glenagnes area Cable Investigation Scheme – rolling overnight (8.00pm to 6.00am) temporary traffic lights on Ancrum Road, Logie Street, City Road, Scott Street and Glenagnes Road from Monday 16 to Wednesday 25 May. Temporary traffic control on Glamis Road (Ancrum Road to Balgay Park service road); Balgay Road (at Logie Avenue) and Logie Avenue (south leg) closed from Monday 23 to Wednesday 25 May.

Rosefield Place – closed from Monday 23 May for 2 weeks for Scottish Water work.

Forthcoming Roadworks

West Marketgait (Hawkhill to Dudhope roundabout) – nearside northbound lane closure from Monday 30 May for 6 days for Scottish Water work.

City Road/Tullideph Road – 4 way temporary traffic lights from Tuesday 31 May for 4 days for CityFibre works.

City Road/Saggar Street – 3 way temporary traffic lights from Tuesday 7 June for 3 days for CityFibre Works.



Getting things done – Ford’s Lane #dundeewestend

We recently received complaints from residents about the poor quality of reinstatement of the setts on the Ford’s Lane path, following City Fibre installation. See below :


We therefore raised this with the council officer who is kindly dealing with liaison with City Fibre and have since been given the following reassurance :

“City Fibre will carry out a thorough inspection of this area and identify any defects. A member from my team inspected and has informed me the section of cobbles has been grouted.”



Temporary Traffic Order – Rosefield Place


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 facilitatingScottish Water mains repair works. The Order is expected to be in force for two weeks from 23 May 2022. Its maximum duration in terms of the Act is eighteen months.

The effect of the Order is to prohibit temporarily all vehicular traffic in Rosefield Place.

Alternative routes will be available via Rosefield Place for its entire length.

Access will be maintained where possible.

No diversion route is required as this road forms a cul-de-sac.

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