West Park Road – street sign

Residents have contacted me regarding the fact that street sign in West Park Road at its junction with Perth Road (west side) is very faded :

I have therefore asked the council’s Roads Maintenance Partnership if it can be replaced.


Blether Tay-Gither – Storytelling in Dundee

From Blether Tay-Gither :

Our March Blether will be on Tuesday 28th March – at 7pm in Madigan’s Food Emporium and Bookshop, Castle Street.

This meeting sees us celebrate 10 Years of storytelling in Dundee.    Join us for stories and cake!

Special guest is Jess Smith.

Seats are limited so please let us know ASAP if you are coming by contacting e-mailing sheila@blethertaygither.co.uk or by phoning 01334 474836.


Botanic Garden – willow arch construction

The Friends of the University of Dundee Botanic Garden is providing funds to construct a willow tunnel and arbour in the Garden suitable for children to play in.

This work is scheduled to take place on 27th and 28th March, and all are invited to come along from 10.30am to watch or even do a bit of work!

If you wish to participate, wear wellies and warm clothes, and bring gloves. 

Sandy from Arborantics who will be doing the work has said you are welcome to bring a spade/secateurs/lopper if you  wish.


The Drever Commemoration Lecture

University of Dundee – Saturday Evening Lecture Series 2017 – Dundee to the World

Saturday 25th March 2017

An evening with three graduates who shaped and reported on global events. This is also the Drever Commemoration Lecture.

This event will celebrate three of our prestigious graduates who studied here during James Drever’s time as Principal. James Drever was a massive advocate for political discourse, encouraging students to strike and make stands against funding cuts. Each of these graduates has gone on to make an impact in the field of politics:

• Sir William Patey has played a leading personal role in some of the most challenging diplomatic events of our times during his Ambassadorial roles in Sudan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan.
• Lord George Robertson is a former politician and was Secretary of State for Defence between 1997 and 1999. 
• John Suchet is a former foreign correspondent, presenter and a commentator on major ceremonial occasions.

You can register for this event here.


Weekly Road Report – West End Ward

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL – WEEKLY ROAD REPORT

REPORT FOR WEST END WARD WEEK COMMENCING MONDAY 20 MARCH 2017

Perth Road (at Arnhall Drive) – temporary traffic lights for one week for gas main renewal.   (However, please see my update from Scotland Gas Networks yesterday).

Blackness Road (at Rosefield Street) – temporary traffic lights for one week for Scottish Water mains renewal.

Nethergate (West Marketgait to South Tay Street) – closed for up to one week for carriageway resurfacing works.

SSE Glenagnes Cable Renewal – Lochee Road lane restrictions and closures on Blinshall Street, Fleuchar Street and Scott Street for 5 months.

Perth Road (at Springfield) – temporary traffic lights for up to one week for footway works.