Halloween Trail in Hillhead

This evening, I enjoyed meeting with residents to take part in Halloween Celebrations within Hillhead. There were pumpkin lanterns and artworks in the windows.

Decorations on Kersland Street

Many thanks for everyone's efforts including Kersland Street Residents Association for a memorable evening for families across the Hillhead area.

Celebration of George Wylie's creativity

Last weekend, I made a visit to the museum of George Wylie. This art collection is located at Greenock Ocean Terminal on the waterfront, which is a short walk from Greenock Central Railway Station.

Views of The Wyllieum

I enjoyed learning about the life and works of George Wylie who worked as a Customs and Excise Officer in Greenock for 30 years before dedicating his time to art. 

View of the gallery space

This museum was opened in March 2024. The opening hours are Wednesday to Sunday 12 - 5pm with entry being free of charge.

Active Travel improvements at Charing Cross Junction

The essential maintenance and upgrade works at the Charing Cross Junction are progressing as planned with a series of diversions for traffic, cyclists and pedestrians in place. There is an upgrade of the traffic signals and enhancements for walking and cycling at the junction.

View of the works from the footbridge over the M8 

There is significant disruption from the closure of a section of the St. Georges Road as part of the project delivery.  This work is being undertaken as a redesign of the area which links with Sauchiehall Street Avenue. 

At the same time, the planned roadworks are continuing on the M8 from junctions 16 to 17 to support maintenance of the Woodside Viaduct structure.

Road safety concerns at Hillhead Street

Residents are very concerned about the high risk of vehicle collisions at the corner of Gibson Street and Hillhead Street. Regularly, there has been damage to the garden wall at this corner.

Junction of Gibson Street/Hillhead Street

No right turn signage and no entry signage at this junction

Road marking at this corner with limited space to manoeuvre

There are ongoing issues with speeding vehicles coming up Gibson Street and some vehicles not observing the one way signage. 

It is vital that drivers not turn right at the Top of Great George Street at Hillhead Street.

Some drivers are turning right from Great George Street on to Hillhead Street and meeting other traffic from Gibson Street head on. Further action is needed to ensure that drivers are following the one way system in Hillhead.

The no entry sign at the junction of Great George Street with Hillhead Street to be clear.

Clean up at Kersland Street

The residents association of Kersland Street are involved in regular clean ups and environmental improvements to their street. There are lots of flowering plants in gardens to brighten up the area.

Red flowering plants in pots in a front garden

Large pink flowering hibiscus shrub in a front garden

Flowering plants in pots at a main entrance

Flowering hanging baskets at a main doorway.

Through a coordination of efforts by residents, there are significant improvements in the street and community involvement has created a more attractive streetscape.

Flowers at Melrose Gardens

There is a mix of flowering plants within the grounds of St. Charles Borromeo Oratory and public stairway at Melrose Gardens. These garden spaces support pollinators and brings colour to the local neighbourhood.

View of the flowering plants

This gardening project continues to be supported by local people involved in Glasgow Flower Gardens. There are sites across the West End including Glasgow Botanic Gardens.

Sign for Glasgow Flower Gardens.

Revamp of stairs to Kelvin Walkway

Today, I was glad to find that the railings on the stairs from Belmont Street to Kelvin Walkway have been painted.

View of entrance to the concrete stairs

View of railings painted black 

Another view of railings painted black 

The painting of the railings was completed thanks to people on Community Payback Orders after a request for their support was submitted as part of my work as a councillor. I hope that residents and visitors find that this paintwork has enhanced the appearance of the stairs.