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https://dundeecity.gov.uk/sites/all/themes/dundeecitycouncil/logo.pngtext/html2024-03-28T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleUnion Street Design Proposals Exhibition
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People are being encouraged to visit a new exhibition showing the proposed transformation of Union Street in the city centre. Dundee City Council, Sustrans and the UNESCO City of Design have been working together with members of the public, partners and stakeholders during a co-design phase to produce the final proposal for the street. ...text/html2024-03-28T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleFamily Voices at Forefront of Alcohol and Drug Services
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The voices of Dundee families are to help shape the way that local drug and alcohol services are delivered in the future. The Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (ADP) is now working with charity Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs to explore a family inclusive approach for the city. ...text/html2024-03-27T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleBudget Agreed for Health and Social Care
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The Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership Integration Joint Board (IJB) agreed its budget for the coming year at its meeting today (Wednesday 27 March).A total of £301.2m will be spent on service delivery in 2024/25, an increase of £7.9m on last year’s figure. The biggest portion of the budget will be spent on community-based health services and adult social care. This figure includes £110.3m from Dundee City Council and £190. ...text/html2024-03-26T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleLeader Convenes Economic Council to Power Dundee's Economy
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Dundee City Council Leader, Councillor John Alexander, has convened the first Business & Economic Council for Dundee.More than 20 business leaders and investors participated in the inaugural meeting in DC Thomson’s Vista Room.The new forum will help guide the city's economic approach, provide constructive feedback, challenge the city's strategy and provide insights into the business sectors views on a whole host of issues affecting them. ...text/html2024-03-20T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleCost of living struggles revealed
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A major survey has revealed the impact of the cost of living crisis on households across Dundee.Almost 1200 residents took part in Engage Dundee, sharing their experiences of day-to-day financial challenges and giving feedback on the support offered by a range of partners across the city.The survey revealed people are routinely finding it difficult to pay for basics such as food, home utilities and public transport – and that their health and wellbeing is suffering as a result. ...text/html2024-03-18T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleExecutive Director of Neighbourhood Services
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Dundee City Council has announced the appointment of Tony Boyle as its Executive Director of Neighbourhood Services.Mr Boyle, who is currently Head of Environment within the service, has been with Dundee City Council since 2018.He has had a lengthy career in local government working for Glasgow City Council for over thirty years before making the move to Dundee City Council. ...text/html2024-03-12T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleCity Walking and Cycling Survey Welcomed
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An examination of Dundee people’s walking and cycling habits is being welcomed by a senior councillor, who is pledging to improve the situation in the city for the future.Transport charity Sustrans is publishing the Dundee Walking and Cycling Index, based on a survey carried out last year to capture local people's views on getting around their city by active travel. ...text/html2024-03-08T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleInternational Women’s Day 2024
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Dundee has marked International Women’s Day with a show of solidarity in the City Chambers between local organisations, partners and stakeholders.International Women's Day has been happening for over 100 years and aims to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.The theme for this year is 'Inspire Inclusion’ highlighting the significance of diversity and empowerment across all sectors of society. ...text/html2024-03-06T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoylePositive Inspection Report for Dundee School
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Longhaugh Primary School has been rated ‘good’ for ‘learning, teaching and assessment’ and ‘good’ for ‘raising attainment and achievement’ following a recent inspection. Inspectors from Education Scotland carried out a visit in December 2023 and praised the staff for their efforts to improve the experiences and outcomes for pupils. ...text/html2024-03-06T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleLiving Wage Dundee 5th Anniversary
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A city-wide partnership, Making Dundee a Living Wage City, has hit a major milestone in reaching its 5th anniversary.In 2019, Dundee was the first city in the UK to adopt the new place-based approach which aims to drive uptake in the real Living wage by local businesses. Paying the real Living Wage is all about getting fair payment for the work done. It is beneficial for workers and employers as it improves staff retention rates leading to reduced costs for businesses in the long term. ...text/html2024-03-05T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleHousing minister visit
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A DUNDEE project providing homes and support for people fleeing the war in Ukraine has been highlighted by the Scottish Government.Housing Minister, Paul McLennan MSP was in the city to find out more about how the Scottish Government’s Longer-Term Resettlement Fund is providing settled accommodation for 111 Ukrainian guests. ...text/html2024-03-01T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleLord Provost Bill Campbell Blog #21
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Hello and welcome to my End of Month Blog #21 as the Lord Provost of Dundee.I’ve met many wonderful people while undertaking my duties this month covering a wide array of activities and the attending of events.Activities over the past month included:On Monday 5th February, I had a meeting with Councillor Mark Flynn –Convener of the Council’s Neighbourhood Regeneration, Housing & Estate Management Committee. ...text/html2024-02-29T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleBudget and council tax
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Council tax in Dundee for the 2024/25 financial year will remain the same as in 2023/24 after City Councillors approved proposals.Council tax provides around 16% of the council’s income.The Council faced a total estimated budget gap of upwards of £24 million for 2024/25. ...text/html2024-02-28T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleCommunity wishes
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SMALL PROJECTS or community-driven requests could be considered for city localities in a new scheme being considered by Dundee City Council.Community Wishes, under the umbrella of the council’s established Community Benefits Policy, could include support for small installations, maintenance, clean-up projects, materials, volunteering time to complete projects or sponsorship. ...text/html2024-02-27T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleImproving Literacy and Numeracy Levels for Dundee Primary School Pupils
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Dundee’s primary pupils are making educational improvements during the earliest stages of their learning journey. The Children, Families and Communities Committee will hear that since 2018/19 primary pupils living in the most deprived areas of the city have shown higher levels of literacy attainment when compared to the Scottish average. ...text/html2024-02-23T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleCity Centre Community Clean-Up
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A City Centre Community Clean-Up has taken place this week as part of Dundee's ongoing Take Pride in Your City campaign.The clean-up is part of the wider environmental effort which aims to make a difference to Dundee’s neighbourhoods, parks and open spaces.The three-day initiative saw Council teams carry out additional works such as the removal of litter and debris, cleaning around bins and bus stops, as well as efforts to remove graffiti. ...text/html2024-02-22T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoylePavement Parking Ban to be Enforced
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Dundee City Council is to begin issuing fines to drivers who park on pavements, double park or block dropped kerbs from next week (beginning February 26, 2024). The new Scottish rules are designed to tackle the problems caused by inconsiderate parking, especially for people with mobility issues, visual impairments, and those with pushchairs. ...text/html2024-02-22T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleCity Wide Efforts to Get Young People into Positive Destinations
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An event to improve the employment outcomes of young people in the city was held this week. The council is working with DYW Taycities and globalbridge to create a digital solution to improve social mobility and youth employment and participation for young people in the city. Local employers, all the secondary schools in the city and Dundee and Angus College came together for ‘Bridge the Gap’ an event to support young people into a sustained positive destination. ...text/html2024-02-21T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleCouncil Leader Urges Citizens to Apply for Pension Credit
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Several events are being held next week to encourage and help pensioners to apply for Pension Credit. These drop-in sessions have been arranged at various venues throughout the city where people who think they are eligible can speak to a benefits advisor face to face. ...text/html2024-02-21T00:00:00+01:00Dundee City CouncilMike BoyleAsh Dieback works
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Contracts have been awarded for additional works to take place on the further surveying and felling of trees around Dundee badly affected by Ash Dieback.Ash Dieback is a wind-borne fungal disease which spreads across native ash trees. Evidence has previously suggested that the issue could lead to the decline and death of the majority of ash trees in Scotland over the next two decades. ...