I was on Wave 102 news today about concerns regarding the former garage in Benvie Road, following another fire there last week. Click ‘play’ below to listen:
Archive for the ‘Benvie Road’ Category
In the past, I have highlighted residents’ concerns about the former garage site in Benvie Road, where, a couple of years ago, the owner finally demolished most of the derelict building that had been a target for vandalism and fires. Some of the structure, however, remained, and, after a further fire earlier this week, I [...]
Residents have contacted me regarding the damaged fencing art the Benvie Steps that lead from Lochee Road to Benvie Road – see right. Residents are concerned about the access to the former garage site and also to an adjacent tenement’s back garden I contacted the City Council about this and the City Engineer has [...]
I recently received a concern from a West End resident about the state of the Benvie Road steps down to Lochee Road. I raised his concern with the City Engineer, who has responded as follows : “Benvie Road steps are part of the Council’s adopted road network and as such are inspected regularly. Following [...]
Back in June, I reported on progress regarding the removal by the owner of the fire damaged and dangerous former garage at the top end of Benvie Road. I’m pleased to say that the fire damaged part of the building has now been largely removed but part of the structure remains as does a lot [...]
Earlier this year, I updated residents that work had started to demolish the fire-damaged former garage in Benvie Road. Although the work has taken some time to finish, I was pleased to note, on a visit to the site today, that the work is now largely completed (see photo – above) The derelict garage was [...]
I have raised my concerns and those of local residents on numerous occasions recently about the condition of the former garage at the top end of Benvie Road that has been the subject of fire raising in the past. The building warrant to demolish the structure was granted back in October but there were delays [...]
Weekend West End Updates
Posted: January 23, 2010 in Seabreas, parking, Benvie Road, Blackness Primary School, Bankmill RoadA few Saturday West End updates : * Seabraes : Following residents’ requests, I asked for litter bins both at the steps and along the path from Greenmarket to Roseangle. I am pleased to say that Scottish Enterprise Tayside has agreed to pay for bins around the steps area (in a style to fit in [...]
Road works in the West End next week
Posted: June 23, 2009 in Benvie Road, Cleghorn Street, Lochee Road, Roseangle, Seafield RoadThe City Council has advised me of the following road closures next week, from Monday 29th June for a maximum of 5 working days: Cleghorn Street (between Benvie Road and Lochee Road) – due to Scottish Water maintenance works Seafield Road (from Number 54 to the Roseangle junction) – due to electricity cable laying works [...]
Update for the past week …
Posted: May 29, 2009 in Benvie Road, Cleghorn Street, Community Planning Partnership, Harris Academy, Tayside PoliceThe past week has been extremely busy with West End issues. Here’s an update on some of the issues covered : Thursday 21st : A useful meeting with the Director of Leisure and Communities over allotments issues. I was concerned to receive concerns from residents about vandalism to the mini-recycling centre in Cleghorn Street – [...]
I was very concerned by the fire at a derelict garage in Benvie Road on Wednesday, particularly as it was so close to the Tullideph Care Home and other residential properties in Benvie Road. I have been concerned about this site for some time and have had a number of residents’ concerns about its poor [...]
I am advised by the City Council that traffic will be prohibited on Cleghorn Street between Benvie Road and Lochee Road next week due to Scottish Water valve replacement works. The road closure will start on Monday 1st December for a maximum of 5 working days and the alternative route is via Benvie Road, [...]
Surgeries, Tait’s Lane and Benvie Road/Fyffe Street …
Posted: September 22, 2008 in Benvie Road, Fyffe Street, Surgeries, Tait's LaneApart 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).
A very productive site visit at the Benvie Road steps this morning. It had been previously agreed to upgrade the steps and I met with the Waste Management and Planning & Transportation Departments to look at the issues and agree solutions. Agreed : Waste Management to remove paint on the steps and remove weeds, etc. [...]
Last year, the Benvie Road steps (to Lochee Road) were cleaned up, following my raising residents’ concerns about their condition (and at that time, a load of paint that had been covering part of the steps area). You can read the original article by clicking the headline above. I have recently received further residents’ complaints [...]
Good progress towards improvements in the road surface of Fyffe Street and Benvie Road (see photo of the current poor condition – right) – here’s a news release I issued earlier today : West End Dundee City Councillor Fraser Macpherson has today welcomed feedback he has received from Dundee City Council regarding his request for [...]
Had a thoroughly enjoyable day in Lochee Ward (despite a bit of rain!!) with our Lochee Ward by-election candidate Chris Hall, Alison McIness MSP, and a great campaign team. Chris, Alison & I are pictured (right) at Ninewells Hospital. An update on my request for an improved road surface in Benvie Road – update from [...]
Community Organisation for Cleghorn/Pentland/Ancrum and other matters …
Posted: July 4, 2007 in Ancrum, Benvie Road, Cleghorn Street, DCA, PentlandI have been speaking with a number of residents in the Cleghorn Street/Benvie Road (and surrounding streets), Pentland and Ancrum Drive areas about hopefully setting up a Community Council or community group for the area. The area is to the north of the West End Community Council area and seeing the good work that Community [...]
Benvie Road, Mitchell Street, Fyffe Street
Posted: April 2, 2007 in Benvie Road, Fyffe Street, Mitchell StreetSpent the last few days campaigning right across the West End, with super feedback (and rather super weather too!) Had the following feedback from the Acting Chief Engineer about my request to resurface Fyffe Street and Benvie Road (road surfaces really poor) : “I have asked one of the officers to inpect Fyffe Street and [...]
Another useful meeting of the group aiming to set up a “Friends of” group for Western Cemetery this morning. Spent much of the day going through a huge lot of issues raised by residents – many about refuse and others on roads/pavements in the West End. Have had feedback from the City Council about the [...]
I have received complaints about the poor state of the pathway and steps leading from Benvie Road (see right and below) to Lochee Road, and have contacted the Planning & Transportation Department of the City Council about this. I have also written to the Secretary of the University of Dundee expressing concern at news reports [...]
