Earlier today, I took part in the latest meeting of the Balgay Stakeholders’ Group at which City Council Environment Department staff, Friends of Balgay and West End councillors discuss issues at Balgay Hill, Balgay Park and Victoria Park. Following on from the highly successful West End litter pick and graffiti clean-up last week, the Friends [...]
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I have expressed concern at the state of the condition of the tennis courts at Victoria Park – there’s now no nets to allow tennis to be played – see right. I have had a number of complaints about the condition of the Victoria Park tennis courts. I’m particularly disappointed at the lack [...]
On behalf of residents, I recently asked for a bus shelter to be provided on the north side of Blackness Road at Victoria Park. The site is exposed (see right) and a shelter would be a boon to bus users waiting at the stop. I am pleased to say that the City Council will [...]
Balgay Stakeholders’ Group meeting
Posted: November 22, 2011 in Balgay Cemetery, Balgay Hill, Balgay Park, Victoria ParkYesterday, along with two representative of the Friends of Balgay, one of my ward colleagues and City Council Environment Department officers, I attended the latest Balgay Stakeholders’ Group meeting. This group discusses projects and issues at Balgay Park, the Hill, Cemetery and Victoria Park and we had a very productive discussion about a number of matters [...]
Just over a week ago, I mentioned that I had raised with the City Council the poor state of the tennis courts at Victoria Park. I have already had constituents contact me to say how impressed they were with the council’s speedy response to my request for improvements. I took a look myself this morning (see [...]
I have had a number of complaints about the condition of the Victoria Park tennis courts – see right. The courts and its nets are in poor condition (and one net is completely missing) and the lining of the courts requires to be re-done. I have raised the issue with the City Council and [...]
Flower beds in Victoria Park, looking lovely!
Balgay Stakeholders’ Group meeting
Posted: November 23, 2010 in Balgay Hill, Balgay Park, Victoria ParkThis afternoon, I attended the Balgay Stakeholders’ Group meeting at the Balgay Cemetery Office. The group is a very useful meeting of Leisure and Communities’ staff, West End councillors and Friends of Balgay and allows us to discuss issues affecting Balgay Park and Hill and Victoria Park. There was a productive discussion today about numerous [...]
Looking lovely this summer …
As reported in tonight’s “Evening Telegraph”, (go to http://tinyurl.com/victoriaparkdundee) I have called upon Dundee City Council to properly and urgently consult with park users over proposals to use Victoria Park for playing facilities for the new St Joseph’s and Park Place Primary Schools and Park Place Nursery School. I have written to City Council Chief [...]
This morning, I had the pleasure in taking part in the planting ceremony of a new cherry tree at the Rose Garden in Balgay Park, organised by the City Council’s Leisure and Communities Department and the Friends of Balgay. Photos to follow – but although a cold morning, it was a thoroughly beuatiful morning – [...]
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting some of the folk from Jericho House, who are kindly upgrading the play area in Victoria Park, giving the railings, seating and play equipment a much-needed fresh coat of paint. This initiative, with the support of West End Community Council, has been organised by Jericho House and the [...]
Today’s “Courier” (see http://www.thecourier.co.uk/output/2009/03/19/newsstory12794739t0.asp) and last night’s “Evening Telegraph” (see http://www.eveningtelegraph.co.uk/output/2009/03/18/story12791515t0.shtm) carried my comments about the fire vandalism near Victoria Park Bowling Green. Last weekend, some 15 mature conifers were destroyed, as well as some border plants. Tayside Fire and Rescue has correctly pointed out that anyone deliberately starting fires is putting lives at risk. I have already [...]
A number of residents have pointed out to me what a lovely job the Leisure & Communities staff continue to make of Victoria Park. As you can see below, its looking lovely during this period of summer …
I was pleased recently to get feedback from the City Council’s Leisure & Communities Department that it has again taken action to remove graffiti in Victoria Park. An Order to contractors has been placed to ensure the graffiti (see right) will be removed shortly. There has been an on-going graffiti problem here (click on headline [...]
Busy couple of days …
Posted: August 14, 2007 in Ancrum, Balgay Hill, Balgay Park, Cleghorn Area, graffiti, Pentland, Victoria Park, West End Christmas WeekA busy couple of days with City Council meetings resuming yesterday, after the summer recess. At the Planning & Transport Committee, which I chair, we had news of useful progress towards getting the final section of that ugly old overhead walkway at the railway station end of South Marketgait finally removed. Earlier yesterday, in the [...]
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 [...]
Been trying to get to grips with the camera on my new mobile phone; so took this photo at Victoria Park this afternoon with the new phone – have concluded it is seriously better than the old one!
Managed to catch the final stages of the event in Victoria Park this afternoon – see photo, right. Interesting displays and just a pity it was a bit rainy. Had an interesting discussion with a representative of the Shanwell Wildlife Rescue Trust, who had a display. SWRT is Tayside’s only dedicated volunteer wildlife rescue service [...]
The Balgay in Bloom event takes place this Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm. There will be activities, displays and live music. It will be held in Victoria Park near the Scott Street entrance. Click on the headline above to see more about this.
Further to the recent article and photo about the graffiti mess at Victoria Park (click on headline above to view) – and the promise to me that the City Council would get community services to have it painted, pleased today to see it has been done (see right). However, there’s still a huge amount of [...]
In the recent Evening Telegraph item about graffiti (referred to below) I mentioned the graffiti in Victoria Park residents have complained about. Pleased therefore to receive this from the City Council Leisure & Communities Department today in relation to the badly graffitied white building : “I will have community services have this repainted”
Good news at Sinderins!
Posted: April 10, 2007 in Corso Street, River Crescent, Sinderins, Victoria ParkPleased to learn today that the graffiti on the very prominent utilities boxes at Sinderins junction has been cleared off, following my request. As you can see, it looks a whole lot improved. The Evening Telegraph has contacted me today about the graffiti issue; this is an area where the City Council has been very [...]
In my blog of 17th March, I reported that I had asked the Waste Management Department for a new litter bin in Blackness Street following the bin being burnt (see story by clicking headline above). Pleased to report that a new bin has now been provided (see right). Grateful to all residents who have wished [...]
