This morning, after a visit to constituents about a local problem, I had the pleasure of attending another area “walkabout” – this time in the Logie Estate where, along with council officers and two of my ward colleagues, we looked at a number of issues – including footpaths condition and railings. The remainder of the [...]
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Logie Estate Its been a bit of a “walkabout” week! Following Tuesday’s walkabout with council officers round Pentland to look at local issues and problems there, yesterday morning, along with council officials from the Housing and Environment Departments and a ward colleague, I took part in walkabout round the Logie Estate, where, amongst other issues, [...]
The Logie Estate This afternoon, I had the pleasure of introducing the guest speaker – Jim Fenton, West District Housing Manager – to a packed meeting of residents of Logie that we had arranged. Well over 30 residents attended and, in addition to Jim’s update on the role of the local housing manager in tackling [...]
Last year, unfortunately, the Logie Residents’ Association disbanded. The group did valuable work in promoting the interests of the people of Logie and the West End City Councillors have been keen to ensure that there is an opportunity for residents in the Logie area to be kept up-dated on local issues and also have [...]
Logie walkabout … and Scrutiny Committee
Posted: April 21, 2011 in Dundee City Council, Logie Estate, West EndYesterday, along with one of my councillor ward colleagues, I participated in the second “walkabout” of the week – this time round the Logie Estate, with council officers from the Housing Department, Dundee Contract Services and the Waste Management Department. We noted a number of issues but were also pleased with progress on [...]
Tuesday activities …
Posted: November 2, 2010 in Al-Maktoum Institute, Logie Estate, Magdalen Green, Riverside DriveThis morning, I attended an estate walkabout in Logie with council officers from various departments and my ward colleague Cllr Richard McCready. This was a good opportunity to look at any repairs required around the area and also to check that issues raised from the last walkabout earlier this year have been properly resolved. And … [...]
Last night, along with my ward colleagues, I met with a couple of the leading members of the now former Logie Residents’ Association, at the Lime Street Sheltered Lounge. We discussed ways the area could be represented in the future – the former residents’ association did good work for the area and it is important [...]
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 [...]
Busy Monday …
Posted: August 23, 2010 in Dundee City Council, Education, Logie Estate, Pennycook Lane, Sinderins Court, South Tay StreetIn addition to holding two surgeries today : * I had a positive meeting with the Chair, Chief Executive and Head of Pharmacy at NHS Tayside about the transportation of drugs issue I have highlighted recently. The NHS representatives agreed to put the policy before the Board’s Improvement & Quality Committee for discussion and have [...]
Last month, I reported the disappointing news that the Logie Residents’ Association would disband and, last week, I discussed the matter with the Director of Housing. Following her getting an update from the area’s Tenant Participation Officer, we are to speak further about ways the Housing Department – possibly with the co-operation of the Leisure [...]
I am saddened to report that at its latest meeting last night, because of limited active membership, Logie Residents’ Association decided to propose, at a special general meeting in early August, possible dissolution of the Association. I am anxious to ensure that the people of the Logie Estate continue to have an active residents’ voice [...]
Following queries by Logie Residents’ Association about the rules regarding the installation of satellite dishes in Conservation Areas, I raised this with the City Council and have been advised as follows : “I can advise that the current legislation for satellite dishes from 01/04/2007 is the following : The Town and Country Planning (General Permitted [...]
Following complaints from numerous residents that I have raised about the quality of grass cutting in parts of Logie and the Corso Street area, Dundee Contract Services has agreed to meet residents to discuss the concerns on-site.
Tonight, I had the pleasure of chairing the Logie Residents’ Association AGM at the Lime Street Sheltered Housing Lounge – pictured right. Eight residents have agreed to form the new residents’ committee and there was a very useful discussion about local issues. The next meeting takes place on Tuesday 13th July at 7pm at the [...]
Mess left in Logie Avenue : action taken
Posted: April 8, 2010 in Ashbank Road, Logie Avenue, Logie EstateFollowing the recent housing improvement works in Logie Estate, residents have complained to me that there’s a fair old mess been left on the grass area in Logie Avenue (for example – near Ashbank Road) where the storage containers were – deep ruts in the grass, some debris and the grass area has been left [...]
Above : The scene this morning across Logie and Cleghorn Street towards the Law.
Housing improvements – Blackness and Logie
Posted: November 27, 2009 in Blackness Road, Logie Avenue, Logie EstateThe project officer in the Housing Department’s Improvement Unit has updated me as follows : Logie – Kitchen & Bathroom Replacement 2009/10 I am sure you are aware that we have lots of containers on Logie Avenue. I would like to reassure you that any damage to grassed area will be made good when [...]
A number of residents have raised queries about the programme of external cyclical maintenance programme in the Logie Estate and I have now received this update from the City Council’s Housing Investment Unit : “I have been forwarded a copy of your enquiry regarding the ECM programme which is currently on site in the Logie [...]
Neighbourhood Watch in Logie
Posted: November 3, 2009 in Logie Estate, Neighbourhood Watch, Tayside PoliceTonight I attended a meeting of Logie Residents’ Association meeting at the sheltered housing lounge in Lime Street. The topic for discussion was the possibility of establishing a new Neighbourhood Watch Scheme for the estate, similar to the successful one that ran in the area some years ago. Some thirteen residents in the area have [...]
Kitchen and Bathroom replacements in Logie
Posted: October 6, 2009 in Affordable Housing, Dundee City Council, Logie Avenue, Logie EstateThe City Council’s Housing Department is proceeding with a kitchen and bathroom replacement programme for the Logie Estate – and it has been brought forward to this financial year. Along with the contractor, the Housing Investment Unit arranged for a display container to be on show in Logie Avenue yesterday and today, to allow tenants [...]
I’ve been in London Monday & Tuesday with the day job – here’s a few photos : Above : London was very warm – but with heavy rain at times! Above : My Institute’s Annual Reception was at the London Transport Museum – a great night had by all! Above : Michael Jackson Tributes outside [...]
Last night, I attended the monthly committee meeting of Logie Residents’ Association. The association represents all residents in the Logie Estate. It is holding its AGM in the Lime Street Sheltered Lounge on Tuesday 7th July at 7pm, and all residents of the Logie area are invited to attend.
A few updates from today … * This morning the West End Councillors took part in a Logie walkabout with the Logie Residents’ Association and Housing Officers to document local issues (both Housing and other – footpaths, street signs, grounds maintenance,etc) – we got round the sheltered housing area (north side of Logie) and [...]
Tuesday and Wednesday
Posted: February 20, 2008 in Balgay Hill, Balgay Park, Caird Hall, Glamis Drive, Logie Estate, Magdalen Green, Riverside DriveYesterday’s Courier followed up on Monday’s story about my concerns (and those of many local residents) about some HGVs ignoring the 3 tonne weight limit on the bridge at Riverside Drive south of the Botanic Gardens. I also spoke on Radio Tay and Wave 102 news about the concerns and action taken by the City [...]
Logie Ave/Ashbank Road junction
Posted: December 4, 2007 in Ashbank Road, Logie Avenue, Logie EstateAt next Monday’s Planning and Transport Committee of the City Council (of which I am Convener) there’s a report for councillors to consider on identified sites for road safety improvements in the forthcoming year. I am pleased to advise that the Logie Ave/Ashbank Road junction in Logie is recommended for improvement. Photo from Logie (but [...]
Attended Logie Residents’ Association on Wednesday evening. The group is looking to organise a survey of residents in the Logie area early in the New Year to get their views on local issues and gauge support for continuing Association activity. Arising out of the meeting, I have spoken with a representative of Virgin Media about [...]
Ancrum Place/Morven Terrace
Posted: October 2, 2007 in Ancrum, Logie Estate, Morven Terrace, River CrescentIn the past few months I have had a number of complaints about the condition of the carriageway to the east end of Ancrum Place, immediately behind the Morven Terrace sheltered housing. Although the footway of Ancrum Place itself is on the Planning & Transportation Department’s Unadopted Footways list, I have now been advised by [...]
Had a very helpful meeting with Perth Road area tenants – who are threatened with eviction – last night – reported in today’s Courier – hope to meet with landlord’s solicitor (and tenant reps) w/c 10th April. Tonight’s Tele had an article about my concerns about the problems facing residents in the Pentland area getting [...]
