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.