Restoration work at Woodside Library

This week, more scaffolding has been installed at the front of Woodside Library. Currently, there is major restoration work being carried out on this listed building and this includes the replacement of the central glass dome.

View of the external scaffolding at Woodside Library

Over the next few months, repair work is continuing to the external fabric including roof and stonework. This project is undertaken with thanks to staff from Glasgow Life and City Building. 

Garscube Bridge to Claypits Nature Reserve

This week, the new footbridges to access the Claypits Nature Reserve were opened up to the public. This is a major investment in supporting people's access to nature and promotes outdoor learning to the local communities.

View of new footbridges at Claypits Nature Reserve

The opening of the Garscube Bridge link improves access for people on foot and bike getting around the nature reserve from the towpath of the Forth and Clyde Canal.

Storm Alex flooding in Kelvingrove Park

Earlier this month, pathways within Kelvingrove Park were blocked by heavy rainfall over a three day period. 

Paths blocked by flooding

The park is providing open spaces and green infrastructure that forms part of critical flood risk management. 

Pop up cycle lane on Kelvin Way

This week, I found the pop up cycle lane on Kelvin Way which is a Space for People project. Since 29th September, the entrance from Sauchiehall Street providing access to Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery has a one way system for vehicles alongside the cycle lane.

View of the pop up cycle lane and one way system on Kelvin Way.

The remainder of Kelvin Way remains car-free for the use of walkers, cyclists and people exercising. This is providing much appreciated space for residents to enjoy being outdoors.

Increased food growing activity

Over the Summer months, various gap sites have been used for raised beds to grow vegetables in the area. I have noticed some new raised beds within North Kelvin.

At Melrose Gardens

At Wilton Street

I am interested in working with residents to increase the land available for food growing. Local residents' groups can access tools, equipment and advice via the Glasgow Community Food Network.

Support School Car Free Zone at Hillhead Primary

This month, I have asked council officials for the School Car Free Zone at Hillhead Primary to become permanent. The current temporary traffic regulation order runs out in December 2020 after an 18 month pilot project. The time is right to issue a new traffic regulation order to ensure that this school car free zone is made permanent.

Signage at Hillhead Primary.

Based on the success of the pilot project, I will continue to push for the required traffic regulation order to be issued for the school car free zone during October 2020.

Noise and vibration from construction of flats at Fergus Drive

This week, residents experienced severe distress caused by the noise and vibration from high impact sheet piling at 127 Fergus Drive.  On behalf of residents, I contacted council officials to seek assistance to investigate the work taking place. Thankfully, this work has been halted as a consequence of concerns raised by residents.

Views of the site showing the piling work and entrance from Fergus Drive.

This site is surrounded by an historic landscape and significant listed buildings, within the Glasgow West Conservation Area. To ensure that the heritage of the area is safeguarded, I am concerned to ensure that this situation does not arise again during this construction work.