Liberal Democrats came a very close second in the Strathmartine by-election. There was only 32 votes between the winning SNP candidate and the LibDem challenger Jenny Blain – 1426 votes to 1394.
Councillor Daniel Coleman for Strathmartine Ward says that “appalling neglect” has led to a playpark in his ward being closed. There is no sign of the council doing anything to upgrade and open it.
Dundee Strathmartine Ward councillor Daniel Coleman and local campaigner Jenny Blain have today invited the Board of the NatWest bank to Dundee to reconsider its decision to close the Dundee Kingsway Circus branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland.
Dundee Liberal Democrats have today announced their by-election candidates for Strathmartine and Lochee Wards where there are by-elections on 3rd October due to the resignation of Cllr John Alexander and the sad passing of Cllr Charlie Malone.
West End councillor Fraser Macpherson today criticised the SNP administration on Dundee City Council for its actions in axing funding for the sheltered shoppers’ bus. The service will now end on 2nd August.
Dundee City Councillor for Broughty Ferry, Craig Duncan, today expressed his grave concerns over Dundee City Council’s inability to open two key local attractions which the council normally operates in Broughty Ferry.