At tonight’s West End Community Council meeting, there was a very interesting presentation from Alistair Macleod of Solar Cities Scotland about their Community Carbon Exchange (CCX) project that has already run successfully in the Coldside and Maryfield areas. It is hoped that, subject to funding, this project can be rolled out to the West End [...]
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I have today welcomed the news that, following my long campaign to improve the terrible road surface in Hillcrest Road, the City Engineer has confirmed that substantial repairs will be carried out next month : The works programmed for Hillcrest Road are being carried out under the annual structural patching programme. The works comprise of [...]
Janet and I spent Christmas and the New Year in Australia visiting our younger son Greg and our daughter in law Karen, who live in a very sunny Melbourne. It was a super holiday and great to see Karen and Greg – and – what’s more – we had a White Christmas, with a [...]
I have been in Edinburgh today at Scottish Government with the “day job.” Despite it being incredibly cold, it was a lovely day – here’s a couple of photos! River Forth from the rail bridge A real Christmas feel around Princes Street!
Always a good idea to proof read your manifesto … The SNP launched theirs yesterday. Their chapter on “independence” starts - “No one cares…” For once, I find myself agreeing with them!
It was a great social event at the Vine this evening – a great turnout of residents and people representing community groups in the West End – where all had the opportunity to meet some of the organisers of this year’s WestFest and to view the library and garden of the Vine. Above : WestFest exhibition [...]
I have been away the past couple of days with the “day job”, running a conference in Crieff – a slightly snowy Crieff (see below) – great event and back in Dundee in time for my weekly surgery at Blackness Primary School this evening.
I attended tonight’s Community Council meeting at Logie St John’s (Cross) Church. In a shorter than usual meeting as there was no formal presentation/speaker this month, it was concerning to hear about a scam that resulted in an elderly West End resident being defrauded and about other scams including bogus window cleaners. Our local police [...]
It was a great shock to learn of the sudden death in the early hours of Saturday morning of Zulifqar (Kev) Ahmed of the Newsflash newsagents in Perth Road. He was only 33 and the youngest of his three children is only a few weeks old. He and his family are next door neighbours but [...]
Bunty just loves the snow …
Bunty, having mastered how to work the TV remote control, is now in charge of TV viewing choice in the Macpherson household …
Our Bunty (above left) recently had her second birthday. Today, she was out visiting cousin Millie (above right), owned by my sister in law and council colleague Helen. Photogenic doggies, or what?!
My LibDem blogger colleague Caron Lindsay has blogged recently about the plight of Florence and Precious Mhango – a mother and her 10 year old daughter from Malawi – who are currently living in Glasgow. Her blog article is well worth a read. Florence and Precious have been turned down for asylum after suffering domestic [...]
“Circles” – last of the New Seekers series!
A very early start today – 5am – and the day spent in Campbeltown with the ‘day job’. Back at 7pm, so a long day, but very productive and good to have a walk round the town with colleagues on such a lovely afternoon. Above : View across to Campbeltown Loch Above : The Linda [...]
Here’s our wee dog Bunty taking a nap … looks a bit like rigor mortis!
Just in from a Friends of Magdalen Green committee meeting and a cover of this superb 1980 hit from the Korgies was on the telly – on Luther on BBC1/BBC HD. The Korgies’ version is rather better than that on TV tonight as this video shows :
Back in April, the Evening Telegraph reported the brave actions of two West End residents – students Rory Brogan and Joseph Rennucci – who confronted a knife-wielding mugger, in Seafield Lane. Following the suggestion of residents that the city recognise the selfless behaviour of Joe and Rory, I asked our Lord Provost John Letford if [...]
Over the past couple of days, I have received concerns from constituents in the West End about dogs left in vehicles during the hot weather. People should not leave their dogs in a parked car in such weather conditions. I firstly received a concern from one of my constituents that a dog was left for [...]
This morning, following concerns from residents, I reported to Network Rail the damage to the fencing at the rail line on Magdalen Green near to the footbridge over the railway at the green’s west end. It is a great concern that children, adults and dogs would have no difficulty getting onto the rail line and [...]
The little white & black dog is our Bunty, and the larger dog is Millie, her older cousin. As you can see, Bunty is an expert in negotiation!
Following requests from residents, I recently asked for proper bay markings in the Pennycook Lane car park, to make better use of the car park. I received the following positive response from the City Council – see also the photo below – very prompt action : “I do agree with your suggestion and would confirm [...]
If you every doubted that LibDems would make a difference in government – straight away – see this from the 10:10 – the campaign to reduce our emissions – a campaign I strongly support : The Government Signs-up to 10:10 from The1010Campaign on Vimeo. And as 10:10 say : “It’s been an amazing few days: [...]
Christmas and Community
Posted: May 14, 2010 in South Tay Street, Uncategorized, West End Christmas Week, West PortYesterday, we held the first meeting of the West End Christmas Week Committee for 2010. Very early in the year, you might think! However, it is the 10th anniversary and as we want to ensure a superb event to celebrate this milestone – hence the early planning meeting. We are aiming to hold this week’s [...]
Nick Clegg made this statement earlier tonight: “Tonight the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Party and the Federal Executive of the Liberal Democrat party have overwhelmingly accepted my recommendation that we should now enter into a coalition government with the Conservative Party. “Before I say anything more about that coalition government I would like to express my [...]
Just back from the City Council and committees tonight to a recording of this from Sky News at teatime … And coming after the frankly disgraceful behaviour of Sky News presenter Kay Burley at the weekend … one wonders if Rupert is slipping something into his presenters’ tea?!!
My West End Community Council Update for May
Posted: May 10, 2010 in Uncategorized, West End Community CouncilI have today launched my May 2010 update to West End Community Council. Go to http://tinyurl.com/weccmay2010 to view. Subjects covered include : • Crossing at Blackness Library • New Tesco in Hawkhill • 69 bus service • Magdalen Green + Riverside Sports Pavilion = Riverside Community Sport and Leisure Centre? • Water Leakage concern – [...]
Magdalen Green + Riverside Sports Pavilion = Riverside Community Sport and Leisure Centre?
Posted: May 10, 2010 in Magdalen Green, Riverside Drive, Uncategorized, West EndYou are invited to the following meeting to discuss a new project for the West End! It takes place this Thursday (13th May) at 7pm at Dundee West Church (Lower Hall – enter from Roseangle). The meeting is to discuss a community sport / leisure / history / project which would lead to the renovation [...]
