Here is a copy of my report to the May meeting of Broughty Ferry Community Council:
- I have called for another initiative to stabilise the sand dunes adjacent to The Esplanade between the car park by Castle Green and junction with Panmure Street. The recent high winds have deposited tons of sand on the dunes and the existing fencing to help stabilise the dunes and restrict entry points to the beach is damaged and unserviceable.
- I have welcomed the cheaper rail fares that will be available from Broughty Ferry with effect from 19 May 2013. Over 1500 "split ticketing" inconsistencies throughout Scotland will end thanks to a £2.28 million grant from Transport Scotland.
- I have welcomed the very positive reports arising from the HMI inspections of Grove Academy and Community Learning in the Grove Cluster. The Head Teacher and our Communities' Officer deserve our commendation too.
- I have called for the upgrading of the triangle of open space on Douglas Terrace by the beginning of the coastal walkway where the contractor doing the upgrading of the walkway has been storing their equipment and building materials. Now it is due to be vacated by Kilmac, the contractors, the flower beds need replanting, the ruts need filling in and the grass needs to be cut.
- I have asked for a crackdown on those that leave their litter on the streets and do not clean up after their dogs. There seems to be an absence of any on the spot fines for these offences in The Ferry.
Broughty Ferry Community Council meets on the first Tuesday of every month (excluding August) in the Community Library, Queen Street, Broughty Ferry Dundee DD5 2HN. Community Council meetings begin at 7pm and are open to the public.
