Progress on new build, at Burnbank Gardens.

Today, I noticed progress with the construction works for social housing at Burnbank Gardens. This work is possible through a housing grant to local housing associations.

View of the building site at Burnbank Gardens.

It is exciting to observe that there is a contractor at this site. When this development is completed, it will support older people to access suitable social housing for their needs.

Support of back lanes in tenement areas

There are significant improvements which have enhanced the environment within Carrington Lane, Woodlands. The lane was cleaned up through the efforts of residents with support from council funding for back lanes.

View of the lane from West Princes Street

View of the gate installed at the lane entrance

View of the improved surface in the back lane.

This back lane is privately owned. Since the refurbishment, it has remained in good condition with the new gate closed over and ongoing maintenance being carried out by the residents.

Public realm improvements at North Woodside Road

The plants to support pollinators and encourage biodiversity have been provided at the rain garden next to Lansdowne Church, on North Woodside Road.

New area with rain garden at cycle lane, North Woodside Road.

Pollinator friendly planting in rain garden, on North Woodside Road.

 

New area of cycle lane, bike parking, bike repair facility,

and bike storage on North Woodside.

This investment to enhance the local environment in North Woodside Road as well as support for cyclists in the neighbourhoods, is part of Connecting Woodside.

Environmental health concerns from bird food

There are ongoing concerns about bird food being left within public spaces by residents. This food is encouraging vermin within greenspaces including public parks and play areas. 

New signage has been designed and installed by the council to discourage residents from leaving bird food within public spaces.

Cycle lane works at St. Georges Road

This week, I noticed significant progress to complete the cycle lane on St. Georges Road. During the last month, there has been creation of the cycle lane starting from Charing Cross.

View of the new cycle lane between Charing Cross and St. Georges Cross

Pedestrian crossings at junction with West Princes Street are closed off

The pedestrian crossing at St. Georges Cross at junction with St. Georges Road is the main crossing point whilst works are progressing at junction of West Princes Street. The slip road from the M8 motorway is also closed.

View of St Georges Road with roadworks 

There are significant restrictions on traffic movements along St. Georges Road with diversions in place. At the moment, traffic can travel one way from Charing Cross to St. Georges Cross.

Support for mosaic bollards at Woodlands

In recent weeks, I noticed that one of the bollards at Park Road had been damaged but thankfully, it has been reinstated. These bollards were established as part of neighbourhood improvements with support from local schools and Impact Arts in 1997.

Many thanks for the efforts by everyone involved in protecting and preserving these unique mosaic bollards. 

Ash Dieback infected trees at Queen Margaret Drive

There were ash trees infected with disease on the corner of Queen Margaret Drive and Maryhill Road. Tree works have been completed by the council in the last few weeks.

Four tree stumps after the removal of the infected ash trees 

More tree stumps after the removal of the infected ash trees 

It seems that a total of 23 trees were removed. This greenspace area is being assessed for possible replanting of trees as part of the Council's Tree Action Plan.