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.

Public art installed at St. Mungo's Square

There is a public art installation by Glasgow-based artist Ruth Ewan in St. Mungo's Square, University of Glasgow. This installation is part of the year long programme to promote culture and the arts within the campus development of the University.

Motorway works at Phoenix Flowers, Garscube Road

The phoenix flowers have been removed as part of the motorway works for the M8 Woodside Viaduct. There is a heras fence surrounding the remains of the flowers.

There are motorway works within the junction of Phoenix Road and Garscube Road

The underpass remains open for pedestrians and cyclists during the works.

There are ongoing concerns about flooding within the underpass.

This is an essential active travel route between Cowcaddens and Garscube Road or the canal towpath.

There are significant diversions in place for motorised vehicles at Garscube Road. This work is being carried out by Amey on behalf of Transport Scotland. 

Walk along the Forth & Clyde Canal

There is a relaxing walk along the canal towpath from Cowcaddens, passed Speirs Wharf to the Applecross Basin. There is a community cafe at Applecross Basin offers a relaxing stop for a break.

View of the canal at Speirs Wharf and the Sculpture Studios

Cafe at the Gathering Ground, next to Applecross Basin

Elephant Sculpture at canal towpath

Applecross basin's bridge opened.

Canal barge making its way to Speirs Wharf.

There are barges established along the canal towpath and they provide much needed accommodation for some families.