Remembering significant people with blue plaques

We can remember significant people through the provision of blue plaques on the buildings where they lived or worked. I noticed the blue plaque for Deborah Kerr, an actress, at Ruskin Terrace, in Hillhead where she was born.

Blue plaque for Deborah Kerr at 7 Ruskin Terrace installed in 2021.

There are other blue plaques for you to find across Glasgow. The latest plaques installed are located at 4 Clouston Street. They commemorate the painter and sculptor, J. D. Fergusson and the choreographer and dancer, Margaret Morris.

View of blue plaques at 4 Clouston Street unveiled by the Lord Provost 

and supported by North Kelvin Community Council

Further information is available from the webpage at: List of blue plaques - Wikipedia

Installation of Kelvinbridge Art Project

This week, ceramic artworks have been installed with a new school sign on the walls of the Hillhead Primary on Gibson Street. This is supported by the Gibson Street Gala Committee and the School Community.

View of penguins on the clocktower at Hillhead Primary.

View of frogs on the wall of Hillhead Primary

View of new sign on the wall of Hillhead Primary

As an environmental art project, it is promoting nature and creativity. It is an enhancement of our local streetscape, alongside the nearby mural, on Gibson Street. 

Celebrate autumn at Kelvin Walkway

Yesterday, I enjoyed the autumn colours whilst on a walk along the Kelvin Walkway. This is a quieter route for walk or cycling around the West End of Glasgow.

Autumn leaves on the banks of the River Kelvin

Views of River Kelvin including The Weir

View of the footpath, next to Queen Margaret Road

Further repairs and maintenance is needed to the railings along the Kelvin Walkway. More water safety provision is required to help prevent the loss of life from drowning.

Trees for Streets Initiative

There is a trees for streets initiative established between Glasgow City Council and Trees for Cities. It aims to increase the number of street trees across the city.

Trees planted in Woodlands

It is possible for residents to sponsor the planting of new trees within the Hillhead Ward. This can enhance existing area of woodlands or support a new street tree on your street. Details at: Lets fill Glasgow with trees - Trees for Streets

Temporary Closure of Queen Margaret Road

There is a temporary road closure on Queen Margaret Road and Kelvinside Terrace South from 27th October to 5th December 2025. 

Signage at the road closure on Doune Quadrant

View of cones installed at Kelvinside Terrace South

Signage for road closure at Queen Margaret Road

This is required to complete restoration work on the retaining wall and railings. There are repairs needed on the stonework to protect the important heritage of the 60 Steps in the 150th Anniversary of the death of Alexander "Greek" Thomson.

Consultation about Scottish Fire & Rescue Services

This month, the public were given an opportunity to submit comments on the proposals for the future of Scottish Fire & Rescue Services.

View of Maryhill Fire Station

There were three fire appliances were withdrawn on a temporary basis from Fire Stations at Govan, Cowcaddens and Maryhill in 2023. The consultation supported the reinstatement of the second wholetime fire appliance at Maryhill Fire Station which I supported in my response.

Cycle lane along St. Georges Road to junction of Maryhill Road

This month, the cycle lane works are progressing along St. Georges Road, to the junction of Maryhill Road and St. Georges Place. 

View of cycle lane under construction on St. Georges Road

There is a road closure on St. George's Road from St. Georges Place to Maryhill Road during these works. There are restrictions on access to the local footpaths and roadway during these works.