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. 

Tree collapse at 10 Great George Street

Today, I noticed that as a result of the recent storm, a tree has collapsed in to the grounds of the classical villa at 10 Great George Street.

View of the derelict listed villa at 10 Great George Street

Tree collapsed in the grounds of 10 Great George Street

The building at 10 Great George Street is extremely vulnerable to severe weather events. It is vital that the building owners take action to restore this villa for use as affordable housing as soon as possible.

Fallen tree branch blocks St. Peter's Street

Today, I noticed there is a fallen branch from a nearby tree going across St. Peter's Street. It is blocking the roadway next to Oakgrove Primary.

View of the tree branch blocking St. Peter's Street, Woodside.

There are many fallen branches across the Hillhead area as a result of the Storm Eowyn on 24th January 2025

Donation for Fire Fighters Charity

There is a collection point for donations of clothes and shoes which helps fund the Fire Fighters Charity outside Maryhill Fire Station.

If you are clearing out these items, please consider making a donation to support Fire Fighters and their families.

Restoration of the Cameron Memorial Fountain

Whilst the Cameron Memorial Fountain is surrounded by heras fencing, it has been cleaned up and weeds have been removed.

I am very glad that this memorial has been repaired and maintained in the last few months. Hopefully, the clock is working again.

Improvements to Byres Road

On Friday 10th January, I had a walk along Byres Road to look at the significant progress of the improvements works. The upgraded pavements and new cycle lane were clean and tidy. This enhanced route seems to be encouraging residents to become more active.

View of new cycle lane on Byres Road

View of pavements at Byres Road

There are bus stops which have improved seating arrangements and they have wildflower planting on the top of the bus shelter to support pollinators.

View of bus shelter next to University Campus on Byres Road

There has been works carried out to support demolition of the Janitor's House to improve the pavement and to accommodate the new cycle lane.

View of the swimming pool at Torness Street after removal of the janitor's house.

There are further works planned to enhance the active travel routes along Byres Road during 2025.