Yesterday, I took the opportunity to take a look at the completed road surfaces in Abbotsford Street (east end), Pentland Crescent, Loganlee Terrace and Colinton Place that were recently subject to improvements. They look a lot better but I have fed back to the City Engineer and Tayside Contracts that the contractor must return to [...]
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Road surface improvements
Posted: May 9, 2012 in Abbotsford Street, Colinton Place, Loganlee Terrace, Pentland CrescentGood news – road resurfacing in the West End
Posted: March 17, 2012 in Abbotsford Street, Colinton Place, Hillcrest Road, Loganlee Terrace, Pentland Crescent, Westgrove AvenueI have welcomed news that several roads in the West End Ward including Abbotsford Street, Westgrove Avenue, Colinton Place, Loganlee Terrace and Pentland Crescent are to be resurfaced next month. The condition of these local roads are in poor shape and resurfacing of them to a good standard will be welcomed by local residents. [...]
On behalf of local residents, I recently requested from the City Council an additional grit bin at the east end of Abbotsford Street, in advance of the wintry weather. I am pleased to advise that the City Engineer has responded positively as follows : “With reference to the request for a grit bin in Abbotsford [...]
And Tuesday …
Posted: August 24, 2010 in Abbotsford Place, Abbotsford Street, Corso Street, Logie Estate, Magdalen Green, River CrescentToday : * I had a very useful meeting with the Director of Dundee Contract Services and a senior member of his team about garden and open space maintenance. This follows on from several issues raised with me by residents in the Corso/Abbotsford area and in the Logie Estate. * This evening I attended part [...]
Blackness Road – south pavement between Peddie Street and Abbotsford Street
Posted: July 5, 2010 in Abbotsford Street, Blackness Road, Peddie StreetFollowing concerns raised by a resident about a trip hazard here, I raised the matter with Dundee City Council and have received the following feedback : “This has been checked by the area inspector who has reported that it is a raised gas toby cover and that he will be raising an order for it [...]
Tuesday news …
Posted: June 8, 2010 in Abbotsford Place, Abbotsford Street, Blackness Avenue, Blackness Road, Brook Street, Corso Street, Peddie Street, West End Community CouncilThis morning, I was disappointed to hear from the City Council about vandalism to the paper recycling facility in Brook Street. The Recycling Projects Officer advised me : “I am writing to inform you that unfortunately a paper bin within the Neighbourhood Recycling Point on Brook Street Dundee was burnt out at the weekend, now [...]
Latest updates …
Posted: September 17, 2007 in Abbotsford Street, Blackness Avenue, Invergowrie Drive, Perth RoadPleased to say that I have been advised that the potholes I had complained about on Perth Road at the Invergowrie Drive junction (following residents contacting me) were repaired last Friday. I had a complaint that part of the tiling at the pedestrian crossing (Blackness Avenue junction crossing east to west near Perth Road) was [...]
Playparks, Street signs …
Posted: July 8, 2007 in Abbotsford Street, Baltic Gardens, McGonagall Square, Roseangle, Victoria ParkAs readers of the West End FOCUS will be aware, I have recently raised the issue of playpark enhancements. I have now been advised that a cyclical inspection/maintenance/safety check was carried out at the Roseangle playpark on 2nd July and is about to be carried out at Victoria Park’s playground. I have asked for detail [...]
I recently highlighted: * Residents’ complaints about a graffiied street sign at McGonagall Square * The very worn street sign at the east end of Abbotsford Street I have received the following feedback today from Planning & Transportation: “Thank you for notifying street name plate defects at Abbotsford Street and McGonagall Square. These will be [...]
