OK, it is not often I mention the above newspaper on the blog – readership in Dundee rather small, I suspect – although the Dunfermline Press has, to its great credit, shown good interest in the local television campaign.
However, it is for an entirely different matter that I mention that newspaper today – its about [...]
Busy day today, starting off with a useful meeting this morning with Professor Malory Nye, Principal of the Al-Maktoum Institute For Arabic and Islamic Studies, regarding the proposal for a cultural centre on the former Logie Secondary School site. Although the project has run behind schedule, I was assured of Dubai’s commitment to the project [...]
From Harry Wills’ Fighting for Fife website yesterday (also see http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/2577546/Snorers-sent-to-boot-camp.html):
“The Conservative party conference opens today in Birmingham but there is little hope of their message getting across to Scottish voters. As the conference starts, just down the road Britain’s first Snoring Boot Camp is helping people to get a good night’s rest. Fitting, as [...]
Last Thursday, Ofcom published its second consultation into the future of Public Service Broadcasting (there’s a good summary of the recommendations, including those for Scotland, on the Ofcom website – see http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/09/nr_20080925).
The proposals for Scotland have some concerning aspects. Firstly, Ofcom accepts that the ITV proposed merger between Border and Tyne Tees news should go [...]
With thanks to Paul Walter of ‘Liberal Burblings’ (http://paulwalter.blogspot.com) for this further comment about Patsy Cline:
“I agree that Cline’s “Crazy” is a great song. I first encountered it when I was forced to present a Country music show on a radio station about thirty years ago. It was one of the few oases of sanity [...]
E-mail just received :
“Loved hearing “Crazy” on your blog – one of the greatest songs of all time”
Firstly, had a recent complaint that the building in Victoria Park (right) has been graffitied again – a pity as it had remained unvandalised for some time. I have contacted the Leisure & Communities Department about this and have had the following prompt reply :
“Will get that dealt with ASAP”
This afternoon, I attended a packed [...]
Another irrelevant blog entry … but an all time classic, from the late Patsy Cline.
See : http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=_3kFjFSEFQs&feature=related#
Have received the following update from the City Council about this long-standing issue; good to see it finally resolved :
Station Overbridge
The first phase of work on the Central Waterfront re-aligned South and West Marketgait in 2005. As part of this phase the pedestrian bridge that ran from the station to the Nethergate Centre was removed [...]
Having just watched the Glenrothes Labour and SNP candidates’ utterly dire performances on STV’s “Politics Now” – I make the obvious points:
* Oh dear … who was worse, less prepared? Well, the Labour candidate, but that’s hardly to say that the SNP candidate did well … really poor stuff. See http://video.stv.tv/bc/News/news-politicsnow/. Colin Mackay summed it [...]
I received the following response from Ofcom this afternoon; I await further feedback with interest!
“25 September 2008
Dear Councillor Macpherson
Thank you for your email to Ofcom dated 24 September 2008.
As part of its Universal Service Obligation to supply basic, fixed line, telecommunications services across the UK, BT (along with Kingston Communications in the Hull area) is [...]
Yesterday, I issued a news release regarding the fact that British Telecom has decided to remove two telephone boxes in the West End without actually bothering to consult anyone first – something I consider bad practice – whatever the merits or demerits of removing the boxes. I print the news release below.
In response, BT has [...]
I’ll shed no tears at the departure of Ruth Kelly, easily the worst member of a dire Labour Cabinet.
Clearly, Gordon disagrees and was utterly despondent at Kelly’s 3am resignation …
See http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/blog/2008/sep/24/ruthkelly.labour
As Chair of the regional transport partnership, TACTRAN, I was delighted to see the report of the growing success of TACTRAN’s liftshare scheme – tactranliftshare.com – in today’s Courier – see : http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2008/09/24/newsstory12005763t0.asp to view the full story.
Along with TACTRAN’s Director, Eric Guthrie, I recently took part in a discussion on Tay AM’s “Business Matters” programme, [...]
Gordon Brown did his best today but the plaudits should really go to his wife. My favourite politician is Vince Cable, gravitas, substance and everything that ‘new’ Labour has long since lost. Judge for yourself.
See http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Gs7KYNhnLAM&eurl=http://www.dundeewestend.com/
At City Council committees last night, Christmas lights displays across the City this festive season were agreed. I’m pleased to say that the Christmas trees and lights for the West End – at both Seabraes and West Port – are again included.
At last week’s Christmas Week meeting, the committee agreed that this year’s West End [...]
Apart from two surgeries at teatime and City Council meetings tonight, I met with residents in Tait’s Lane about road issues this afternoon.
Also, pleased to see the road resurfacing in Benvie Road and Fyffe Street commences tomorrow (see right & see http://www.dundeewestend.com/2008/01/benvie-road-and-fyffe-street.html for the background).
One of the streets in the West End whose pavements are unadopted are those in Seymour Avenue. Following a recent visit to residents about a utility repair, I have now raised with the City Engineer the priority given to Seymour Avenue, in relation to the Unadopted Footways Programme.
Given the number of elderly persons in the [...]
For someone who knows the square root of nothing about sport, it is ironic, I suppose, to be assisting a second local sports initiative in just a few months!
The Riverside Boys’ Under 10s Football Team is going from strength to strength – although we are looking for a second sponsor – many thanks to Barnetts [...]
Janet & I would like to thank Jackie who e-mailed with her comments and is happy they appear on the blog, in response to the Elvis Presley video uploaded last night!
To Janet,
I am so sorry to disillusion you, my dear, but if you play them all side by side, there is no doubt that Michael [...]
We have had a bit of a debate about this – so Janet’s competition of the week. Best version:
* Elvis Presley
* Willie Nelson
* Leon
* Michael Buble
* Ray Charles
* Dinah Shore
* Anyone else you care to think of – the song is brilliant and loads of people have recorded it
Votes on a postcard to my wife [...]
As part of Doors Open Days on today and tomorrow, Dundee Contemporary Arts is screening a new short animation that shows the developing plans for the Dundee Waterfront.
Screenings will take place on today and Sunday at approximately 12.30pm, 2.45pm and 5.40pm and admission is free.
See http://www.dca.org.uk/whats-on/talks-and-events/doors-open-days-dundee-waterfront-animation-sat.html
Just back from a ‘day job’ day in Tillicoultry to a load of phone messages and e-mails to follow up!
On the way home, visited Union Place, where I have had complaints about a badly sited grit bin and the pavement condition caused by poor utilities’ repairs (see latter, right). Have reported this to the City [...]
Nick Clegg’s Keynote Speech to the Liberal Democrat Federal Conference – go to : http://www.dundeewestend.com/2008/09/bournemouth-2008-nick-clegg.html
A new course is starting next month at the Mitchell Street Centre for all interested in environmental and related issues.
The course will cover global and environmental justice, with participants learning about important global issues, discussion about where these fit into the picture and what we can do to make a difference.
The course will start [...]
Apart from a whole load of ‘day job’ activities today, I had the pleasure of attending the fascinating guided walk at Western Cemetery, ably led by Ann Prescott of the Western Cemetery Association and Iain Flett, Dundee City Council Archivist. An excellent turnout – here’s a couple of photos (above).
Later I attended the City [...]
Tavish’s speech to the Liberal Democrat Federal Conference – good stuff!
See : www.dundeewestend.com/2008/09/bournemouth-2008-tavish-scott.html
A superb programme for Fest ‘n’ Furious 2008 including :
Session A9
The Young Trad Tour
Koshka
Concerto Caledonia
Duo Lisme
Mick West Trio
You can read more by visiting www.festnfurious.co.uk.
Issued by my colleague Alison McInnes MSP today :
Alison McInnes, Lib Dem MSP for the North East is backing Tavish Scott’s call to the other political parties in Scotland to work with the Liberal Democrats to cut the income tax rate by two pence in the pound.
Mr Scott, the newly elected leader of the Liberal [...]
Spent the morning delivering letters to residents in a couple of streets (Thomson Street and Kinloch Park) about local issues and also to traders in Nethergate and Perth Road about the forthcoming Christmas Week meeting.
A lovely afternoon at Sheila Roy’s 70th birthday party at Discovery Point. Sheila is one of the great stalwarts of the [...]
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