This week has been very busy,
lots of meetings, visits to constituents, correspondence dealt with, surgeries
and site inspections. I thought it worthwhile highlighting just four of the things
I have been up to.
Road safety
On Monday afternoon I attended
the switching on of a new electronic sign on Balgillo Road, eastbound near
Wyvis Road junction. In response to community requests three vehicle activated
signs have been provided in Broughty
Ferry to remind drivers that the speed limit is 30mph.
To support the Safer
Routes to Schools initiative for pupils and parents of Barnhill Primary another
sign has been provided westbound on North Balmossie Street near Inchkeith
Avenue junction. The third has been sited
eastbound on Dundee Road near to the Ralston Road junction.
Traffic chiefs will
monitor the effectiveness of the signs and consider relocating or adding new
signs as appropriate.
Official opening
On Tuesday lunchtime I was
delighted to attend the official opening of Forthill Sheltered Housing Complex
in Forthill Drive following an extensive refurbishment of the facility.
The director of housing, Elaine
Zwirlein, and the convenor of housing, John Alexander, were in attendance and both
made a short speech. Elaine and Forthill resident Alistair Urquhart, author of
The Forgotten Highlander, an account of the three and a half years he spent as
a Japanese prisoner of war, unveiled a commemorative plaque.
The event was well
supported as there was standing room only. I enjoyed a cup of tea and chat with
many of the tenants.
Broughty Ferry Development Trust
On Tuesday evening I attended a
meeting of the management committee of Broughty Ferry Development Trust. We finalised
arrangements for the AGM, which is to take place on Saturday 27 June at 10.30
am in Castle Green Leisure Centre. The guest speaker will be Rory Dutton from
Development Trusts Association Scotland who will talk about the importance of development
trusts and the contribution they can make to improve the quality of life in
their community.
Broughty Ferry Development Trust
has been responsible for such things as restoring the historic lampposts on
Beach Crescent and improving / providing access to the Fishermans’ Graveyard.
It is hoped that going forward the Trust will be able to champion more projects
that protect Broughty Ferry’s heritage and enhance its environment. One of the things
we are looking at is improvement works at Reres Park. If you can make it along
to the AGM we will be very pleased to see you.
Community Planning Partnership
On Thursday it was The Ferry
Local Community Planning Partnership meeting at Broughty Ferry Library. Dougie
McKay the manager of the Road Maintenance Partnership was present and explained how
council owned road and footway assets are managed and he provided guidance on communications
and enquiries.
The community planning partnership is made up of representatives
from many agencies and organisations and they all provided an update at the
meeting, including Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
The
meetings are open to the public and are held quarterly, the next one is due to take
place on Thursday 27 August.
