Wildlife Corridor on Striven Gardens

There is a woodland area at Striven Gardens in North Kelvin. Residents are supporting maintenance activities to encourage nature including pollinator friendly planting. 

View of the woodland

View of Striven Gardens

View from Striven Gardens

This area is developing an important wildlife corridor next to the Kelvin Walkway thanks to the dedication of local residents.

Closure of Phoenix Road

Since 2021, there have been roadworks being completed on the M8 Junctions 16 to 17. This is required to maintain the Woodside Viaduct Structure. 

Closure of Phoenix Road

The roadworks are continuing with the closure of Phoenix Road to traffic. There is a diversion route in place until further notice.

New fencing installed at Kelvin Walkway

The extensive damage to the fencing along the riverbank near the historic Old Mill has been repaired. This was completed in the first week of March.

 New fencing has been installed along the area of damaged riverbank.

In addition, the path under the bridge at Queen Margaret Drive where a section of pathway was closed off has been opened. Many thanks to the council staff who have supported a programme of repairs and maintenance work at the Kelvin Walkway.

Active travel promoted at Raeberry Street

There are contract works being completed on Raeberry Street to create a "quietway". This aims to break down the barriers to active travel by providing a low traffic route with increased visibility for people who are less comfortable on busy routes. 

View of the road changes in Raeberry Street

The quietway offers better crossing facilities, and larger footway areas. This is supporting the provision of cycle and pedestrian friendly streets to make walking, wheeling and cycling easier.

There is an improvement in the pavements along Raeberry Street which promotes safer walking routes for residents especially more vulnerable pedestrians including parents with young children and disabled people.

There is a focus on creating a streetscape that is attractive for visitors and people living in the area.

Spring flowers at Burnbank Gardens

This month, I have enjoyed the spring flowers whilst walking within Burnbank Gardens. There are a lot of daffodils and crocus planted within the greenspace.

Daffodils in street planters, Burnbank Terrace

Crocus within Burnbank Gardens

This open space within Burnbank Gardens is a special place for residents to walk their dog and stop to relax under its trees. The practical support from residents is continuing to ensure the area is kept clean and tidy.

Yellow lines at Maryhill Fire Station

Thankfully, there have been yellow zig zags and keep clear road markings installed outside the entrance to Maryhill Fire Station.

These road markings have been requested as they are vital to prevent parked cars obstructing access to and from the Fire Station.

Tenement repairs in Woodlands

This week, I noticed that the refurbishment works at 192 West Princes Street have been completed. The scaffolding has been removed after extensive repairs and maintenance of this important tenement on a main thoroughfare in the neighbourhood.

View of the refurbishment at 192 West Princes Street

This is a major boost to the regeneration within the Woodlands Conservation Area. There are many pre-1919 tenements in need of repairs and maintenance across the area. Further capital funding is required to provide resources to address the level of need.