Getting things done … Peddie Street

Towards the end of last year, I was pleased to report the introduction of a trial for Eurobins at the north end of Peddie Street, to replace the wheelie bin collection that was not working and that residents had asked for a re-think about. The trial has worked well and feedback from residents has been [...]

Walkabout – Blackness area

A foggy Abbotsford Street Yesterday, along with Housing and Environment Department Officers and representatives of Blackness Area Housing Association, I took part in a walkabout around the Blackness area – in particular, Corso Street, Abbotsford Place, Blackness Road, Peddie Street, Blackness Avenue and Abbotsford Street – to look at any local issues such as graffiti, road [...]

Wheelie Bins

Further to the concerns I raised last year following a wheelie bin fire at 97 Peddie Street, I am pleased to see the City Council now introducing a two-month trial of removing the wheelie bins here (north end Peddie Street plus a small number of properties in Annfield Street, Corso Street and Abbotsford  Place) and [...]

Last couple of days …

* I am pleased to note that some of the dropped kerbing around the Corso Street area that I requested last year on behalf of residents is now being installed – see example at the junction of Corso Street and Peddie Street (above). * Last night, I attended the Harris Academy Parent Council meeting and, following this, [...]

Getting things done … Hawkhill/Peddie Street – update

Late last month, I highlighted residents’ concerns that the safety barriers at the Peddie Street/Hawkhill junction are damaged. I brought this to the attention of the City Council and have since been updated as follows : “These barriers on Hawkhill at the foot of Peddie Street were checked … and an order has now been raised to [...]

Blackness walkabout

This morning, I participated in the third of recent ‘walkabouts’ in West End estates – this time around the Blackness area – in particular Corso Street, Abbotsford Street, Peddie Street and Abbotsford Place. There were various issues raised including graffiti, a broken gate, a steep drop in a back garden area, and wheelie bins left [...]

Peddie Street

I have, at residents’ requests, reported to the City Council the damaged safety barrier in Peddie Street, near the junction with Hawkhill :

Waste collection arrangements in Blackness area

Numerous residents in Rosefield Street, Forest Park Road and Forest Park Place have been in contact with me recently regarding the City Council’s recent proposal to introduce a wheelie bin collection in parts of these streets. Although some residents have welcomed the move away from the old ‘traditional’ polybin collection as it had its problems, [...]

Concern over break-ins

Last night’s Evening Telegraph reported on a number of recent break-ins in Marchfield Road, Pitfour Street, Rosefield Street and Peddie Street, together with my comments expressing concern about this. Intrusion into people’s homes causes great upset and anxiety to householders, in addition to the theft of personal possessions.  　 I have no doubt that Tayside Police [...]

Peddie Street

With the further snow falls, there will be additional challenges facing the winter maintenance operation, and I have highlighted with the City Engineer the situation facing users of the MS Therapy Centre in Peddie Street. I have, following a request, asked that the pavements on the east side of Peddie Street near the centre be [...]

Second estate walkabout of the week …

This morning, along with two of my ward colleagues, City Council officers and members of Blackness Area Residents’ Association, we had a “walkabout” around Corso Street, Abbotsford Place and Street, Peddie Street and parts of Blackness Road and Blackness Avenue to look at any repairs required and issues needing tackled in the area.    Another useful [...]

Dropped kerbing – good news

Back in May, I raised the need for dropped kerbing in the Peddie Street area.   I was concerned to learn recently from an elderly resident in the area that she had a fall from her motorised scooter at the Annfield Street/Peddie Street junction, where there is currently no dropped kerbing. The City Council has [...]

Peddie Street fire – an update

Further to my recent item about the blaze affecting the front of 97 Peddie Street, it appears that a mattress stuffed in a wheelie bin sitting outside the tenement was set alight, possibly by a discarded cigarette. It absolutely highlights the need to get rid of the bins that sit permanently on the pavement – [...]

Peddie Street blaze concern

The blaze outside 97 Peddie Street earlier today, caused by a wheelie bin fire, has caused considerable damage to the front of the block – see above. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but it highlights the dangers of wheelie bins being left out on the street – a problem discussed at [...]

Blackness Road – south pavement between Peddie Street and Abbotsford Street

Following 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 [...]

Fundraising for the MS Therapy Centre

A message (below) from David Wilson, son of our long-standing friends Cllr Willie and Margaret Wilson of Perth. David is raising funds for the Tayside MS Therapy Centre in Peddie Street : Hi All, As many of you know I dabble in a little in triathlon to counterbalance my ongoing red wine and cake addiction. [...]

Tuesday news …

This 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 [...]

Retro Dundee

I have previously mentioned the excellent Retro Dundee blog – and it has recently covered past times around the Hawkhill, including an interesting item about the former Corner Bar – now the Hawkhill Tavern – on the corner of Hawkhill and Peddie Street.   It includes a  great video clip of the area from the [...]

Peddie Street – dropped kerbs needed

Residents with mobility difficulties and, in particular, those who use motorised scooters, have welcomed the improved dropped kerbing recently provided for Perth Road, but I recently received this from one of the local sheltered housing wardens : “Tenant who uses a motorised scooter has reported difficulty going from Peddie Street to Alan Clark’s Bakery. She [...]

Temporary Traffic Order – Annfield Road

Dundee City Council proposes to make an Order under Section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose of facilitating gas main reinforcement works. The Order is expected to be in force for four weeks from 16 February 2009. Its maximum duration in terms of the Act is eighteen months. The effect of [...]

On Radio Tay News – Peddie Street issue

I was on Radio Tay news this morning welcoming the Closure Order on a flat in Peddie Street, following complaints from residents about anti-social behaviour.    I am very pleased residents will get some respite from the anti-social behaviour during the festive period.   See http://www.dundeewestend.com/2008/12/on-radio-tay-news-peddie-street-issue.html    

Post Offices – a decision likely on Wednesday

In discussion today with the Royal Mail Scottish Press Office in Edinburgh today, I received confirmation that a final decision on the four threatened Dundee Post Offices is due to be announced on Wednesday (30th July). As residents are well aware, there has been much local concern over Post Office Limited’s proposals to close four [...]

Wet day in Lochee and planning concern

A very wet Monday in the rain in Lochee campaigning at the City Council by-election. Here’s Nicol Stephen MSP, Chris Hall (Lochee candidate) and myself in the cafe at the Lochee Tesco store, escaping the rain! Tonight, at development quality committee, I moved refusal of the extension of a 24-hour take-away at the Peddie Street [...]

Public path Peddie Street to Tait’s Lane

I have in the past dealt with a number of complaints about the condition of the above pathway, which runs from the middle of Tait’s Lane to Peddie Street – complaints have previously included graffiti and litter. However, recently residents have expressed concern at the state of the fencing running along the pathway and I [...]

Busy Saturday …

Firstly, thanks to everyone who helped today with West End FOCUS deliveries; many thousands delivered in a rather windy and slightly soggy environment! I have complained to the City Council’s Economic Development Department about the state of the walls of their industrial units in Peddie Street (see above right) and have asked for the graffiti [...]

Peddie Street, Riverside Drive

Pleased to say news today that: * Dundee Contract Services has been given an Order to clean off the huge (green and pink) graffiti on the pavilion building on Riverside Drive. * Assurance that a tree in Peddie Street area causing overshadowing into residents’ windows will be trimmed. Spent part of the morning with colleagues [...]