Support for a Traffic Free Kelvin Way

There is ongoing support for Kelvin Way to be retained as a traffic-free space. New planters have been installed at the junction of University Avenue and Kelvin Way as part of public realm enhancements.

Views of Kelvin Way

Further public consultation on improvements to Kelvin Way is expected later this year. This is supported as part of the Yorkhill and Kelvingrove Cycling Village Project.

Completion of North Kelvinside Primary

This month, I have observed the completion of the new primary school and its grounds on Queen Margaret Drive.  There is a new pedestrian crossing installed as part of the school development.

Views of the new primary school on Queen Margaret Drive

The school has developed alongside the existing Belhaven Nursery School. Thanks to everyone involved in the school building works. This is much welcomed investment to support families in the area. 

Accessing the great outdoors by bike

This month, I have continued to enjoy accessing the great outdoors by bike. Like many people, I go cycling on the scenic towpaths of the Scottish Canals. Locally, the Forth and Clyde Canal supports cycling by offering a traffic free, and pollution free route for cyclists of all levels. 

View of the canal towpath

Information about Glasgow's smart canal to manage flood risk

The investment in the towpath at Stockingfield Junction has improved the city's cycling provision. This is very much welcomed in support of active travel and encouraging people to cycle more.

Road closure at Kelvinside Terrace South

This week, I heard from residents that the roadway at Kelvinside Terrace South, between Doune Quadrant and Queen Margaret Road had been closed.

View of road closure signs at Doune Quadrant.

View of the crack in the roadway.

View of road closure signs at Sixty Steps, Queen Margaret Road.

Further information on the road closure and the condition of the roadway has been requested from council officials.

Tenement repairs at Oakfield Avenue

On Sunday 19th September 2021, a wall of a tenement collapsed in Oakfield Avenue. Yesterday, I visited the street to view the programme of works at the property.

View of the tenement surrounded by protective fencing.

Oakfield Avenue continues to be closed between Glasgow Street and Great Western Road until the works are completed.

Road closure signage at Oakfield Avenue

Neighbours are awaiting an update on the programme of work to the tenement at 16-18 Oakfield Avenue. In recent weeks, scaffolding has been erected to enable the repair and maintenance works to neighbouring tenements within the street.

View of the tenements in Oakfield Avenue undergoing maintenance works.

There is a need for ongoing investment in fabric repairs of tenements across Hillhead. Further advice to support residents seeking improvements to their tenement building is available from Under One Roof.