Further improvement works at Byres Road

The next phase of improvement works at Byres Road is underway. Currently, there are traffic management arrangements in place from its junction with University Avenue.

View of traffic lights on Byres Road

Construction works at the junction of Byres Road with University Avenue.

Public realm improvements at the junction of Byres Road with University Avenue.

There will be a cycle path created which continues up to Great Western Road.  The works will last for approximately 24 months.

Maintenance work at M8 Woodside Viaduct

This week, there has been an update provided about the maintenance works for the M8 Woodside Viaduct by Transport Scotland. There are further delays to the completion of the design and construction works. 

View of the current closure of Phoenix Road

View of the scaffolding above the pedestrian underpass next to Braid Square. 

It is anticipated that traffic management will be removed from the Eastbound carriageway of the M8 in the Autumn of 2026. However the works affected the westbound carriageway are not expected to be complete until the Autumn of 2027. 

There are ongoing concerns from residents and businesses in the area due to the disruption from the M8 maintenance programme.  Air quality, road safety and traffic congestion are significant issues affected the Woodside community due to these works.

Repair to Grant Street, Woodlands

Thankfully the sink hole on Grant Street, next to the junction of St Georges Road, has been repaired. Residents have raised ongoing concerns about the hole in the road over the last 12 months.

The repair has improved road safety on Grant Street. The ongoing maintenance of this local residential street is a priority.

Cycle lane at St. Georges Road

There has been significant progress on the cycle lane along St. Georges Road, this month. The first section of cycle lane has been completed from Charing Cross to Maryhill Road.

Improvements to junction at West Princes Street and St Georges Road

The cycle lane is open along this first section of St. Georges Road which is enhancing safety of cycling for residents living in the Woodlands area. It is also encouraging people to travel around the area on bike.

View of the cycle lane on St. Georges Road.

This active travel improvement work is possible with funding from Scottish Government for Connecting Woodside. 

Pedestrian crossing at Park Quadrant

This month, the road works to introduce a pedestrian crossing at the junction of Park Quadrant and Cliff Road were completed.  This was designed after feedback was provided by disabled residents with ongoing road safety concerns when trying to crossing this roadway.

View of the roadworks underway to create the pedestrian crossing

The new crossing will support residents walking around the area, as well as disabled people using mobility aids and families with children using prams or wheelchairs in the street.

View of the completed pedestrian crossing and road markings.

This work has been completed by the council after a series of meetings, site visits and correspondence involving residents and councillors over many months. Any feedback on the impact of this work is welcomed.

New bins in Kelvingrove Park

This Summer, I noticed that new metal bins have been installed within Kelvingrove Park. This is an improvement on the bin provision as they are promoting the architecture and heritage of the park.

View of the new bin provision

There are ongoing concerns about littering and the use of disposable BBQs in parks due to the increased risk of wildfires during heatwaves. There are proposals in some local authorities to ban disposable BBQs in public parks and woodland areas to prevent damage to trees, benches and wildlife. 

We know that it is vital that the park is safe for everyone. These bins can be well used to reduce littering problems and increase the city's recycling activity.

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.

Storm damaged trees cleared from Kelvin Walkway

It has been possible to walk along the Kelvin Walkway from Kelvinbridge to Queen Margaret Drive after storm damaged trees have been cleared from the route. 

There are various section of the railings in need of repair. Heras fencing has been installed on a temporary basis in several areas along the riverbank.

The council's programme of works to clear up the tree branches and other debris from the storm are very much appreciated. Further investment is needed to support the maintenance of the Kelvin Walkway.

Scaffolding at Oakfield Avenue

Repairs to the collapsed tenement on Oakfield Avenue are progressing. There is a significant amount of scaffolding in place to support the site works.

Scaffolding at Oakfield Avenue.

Oakfield Avenue is closed to traffic at the junction of Glasgow Street for the duration of the repair works.

Contract works for cycle lane, St. Georges Road

The contract works for the provision of a dedicated cycle lane on St. Georges Road have started on 17th March. It is anticipated that the works will take 48 weeks.

Signage at junction of St Georges Place, Maryhill Road and St. Georges Cross

Junction of Maryhill Road at St. Georges Cross

Signage at St. Georges Road, next to St. Georges Cross

Signage at St. Georges Road, next to St. Georges Cross

The project is part of Connecting Woodside which provides significant improvements to active travel provision with funding from Sustrans and Transport Scotland. 

Unauthorised works at community garden

The unauthorised tree works started on Saturday 8th March at the community garden site, located on the corner of Southpark Avenue and Belgrave Lane. These works were halted by an enforcement notice issued by the council on 18th March. 

Trees and greenspace looking south after unauthorised tree works 

on Southpark Avenue

Trees and greenspace looking north after unauthorised tree works on Southpark Avenue

 View of the unauthorised tree works and ladder at the shed in the community garden

View of the unauthorised tree works in the community garden

Damage to the boundary walls as part of the 

unauthorised works at Southpark Avenue.

The enforcement notice is in place to stop tree works for 28 days. There are ongoing concerns from residents about any works on the site. This greenspace has had planning permission for many years as a community garden.

Safety concerns at underpass, Garscube Road

Over the weekend, I noticed that additional CCTV cameras and better lighting has improved  the underpass at Garscube Road, next to the M8 Woodside Viaduct. 

In addition, the barriers to stop cycling in the underpass have been removed. New signage refers to shared space being used and cyclists are requested to walk their bikes through the underpass.

Improved visibility through the underpass after removal of the barriers.

There is a need to maintain the enhanced lighting, improvements to CCTV coverage and better access without barriers as part of community safety activity in the area.

Trees collapsed onto Kelvin Walkway

There are concerns about the trees collapsed on Kelvin Walkway due to storms and severe weather in recent weeks. These trees are blocking access to a nationally important walking and cycle route.

Trees collapsed across the Kelvin Walkway

There are tree works planned along the Kelvin Walkway, from Kelvingrove Park to Maryhill Road. From 3rd March, this route will be closed until these works are completed.

Support local swimming facilities in Woodside

At the weekend, I enjoyed a walkabout of the Woodside area in the sunshine. This area has a beautiful swimming pool located at Braid Square.

Views of the North Woodside Leisure Centre / Glasgow Club

As part of the budget allocation for 2025-26, it is anticipated that the opening hours for this facility can be extended.