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.



Getting things done – Riverside Drive #dundeewestend

Many thanks to the residents who recently highlighted the graffiti on the pavilion – some unfortunately offensive – and the worn state of the entrance signage to the pavilion area on Riverside Drive.   See photos of the pavilion below :


We raised this with the council’s environment management and our local environment manager has responded positively as follows :

“Thank you for your email … concerning the offensive graffiti.     We will make arrangements to inspect and include the removal of graffiti from this property.    We will also include the removal of the graffiti from the sign at Magdalen Green sign.”



12 Lost English Football Grounds

Take a trip back in time to grounds once home to clubs of the English football leagues.



Temporary Traffic Order – Logie Avenue

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 SSEN investigation works being carried out HEREBY PROHIBIT the driving of any vehicle in Logie Avenue (south leg between Glenagnes Road and Sycamore Place), Dundee.

This notice comes into effect on Monday 23 May 2022 for 3 working days.

Pedestrian thoroughfare will be maintained. Road will be closed in sections as work progresses.

Alternative routes for vehicles are available via Glenagnes Road / Scott Street / Balgay Road.

For further information contact 433082.

Executive Director of City Development
Dundee City Council