Traffic at the Claverhouse Road/Forfar Road junction.
Regarding the new Claverhouse junction in Dundee. During the recent overnight Kingsway closures, I passed through the junction from the north twice and both times saw a queue of traffic several hundred yards long along Claverhouse Road, with drivers probably delayed for 15 minutes or so.
Since this was late in the evening, it all seemed totally unnecessary, but the problem seemed to be due to the new traffic lights still going through their normal sequence despite the diversion of Kingsway traffic.
It seems someone had either forgotten to change the sequence to account for the closure or the lights aren’t readily adjustable.
I only pass through this area once a week or so, but didn’t really notice any particular problem resulting from the new Morrison’s store which required a “solution” on this scale, and of course we still have the pleasures of the new Kingsway/Forfar Road junction to come. — Stuart Winton.
Motorists have to watch for hazards
I did have to laugh when I read the letter from B. C. regarding the parking in South Street, Monifieth.
I have been a resident of South Street for many years and negotiate this corner daily and I have never experienced any issues with it.
However I am an advanced driver with excellent forward vision therefore prepare myself adequately for this minor hazard.
I suggest that if B. C. employed the same strategy he would negotiate it in the same manner.
In reply to the comment regarding parking, my family owns two cars and we always park one car in the drive and one on the road, as a lot of other residents do.
This is not just the case in this street but in every other street in the country, so there is no issue there.
In fact, local councillors have been complaining recently of the speed some drivers travel at along South Street. — South Street Resident.
Three car family
I am a resident in Union Street, Monifieth. The picture in the Tele was actually my drive.
My pavement is dropped from the lamppost to the neighbour’s fence.
We are a three-car family and when we come home from a hard day’s work we get one car in the drive and have to park at either the slip road at the railway or further around the corner.
Sometimes cars are covering the driveway so we are unable to access it until the 7pm train arrives and the passengers return to their car. — Jackie Milne, Union Street, Monifieth.
Race appeal
We are a group of more than 100 ladies from Dundee College who have decided to get off our bottoms and help fight the scourge of cancer.
Some of us have been touched by the disease personally, others have seen family and friends having to cope with this.
If we are willing to run, jog, walk and in some cases just slouch around five kilometres of the city’s Camperdown Park, regardless of the weather — then hopefully you can show a little support — even £1 would help.
Last year the ladies of Dundee College raised over £5500 for Cancer Research UK, this year we intend to do even better.
Please sponsor us. We’ll be eternally grateful. Donations can be made on our RFL Web page — www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/dundeecollege or donations can be sent to Gill Scott, Dundee College, Finance Department, Old Glamis Road, Dundee DD3 8LE. — Dundee College Team.
SNP going for gold?
It’s interesting to see the coverage in the media of Labour and its attacks on the SNP government in areas ranging from education to tax, especially in relation to the proposed Lib Dem and SNP end to the Council Tax.
However, I have seen little coverage of a new study by accountancy firm Grant Thornton showing that with the soaring price of oil, if independent, Scotland could enjoy a budget surplus of £4.4 billion even if current public spending commitments were maintained.
I suppose the question is, ‘black hole’ with Labour or ‘black gold’ with the SNP? — Graham Reid, Dundee.
Jim speaks out on tax
In response to your two recent letters from Hilltowner and Political Connoisseur, that whilst Hilltowner generally seems to be supportive of my position on the abolition of the 10p tax rate, I would like to clarify a few points.
When I put pressure on the Prime Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer, my aim was to either retain the 10p tax rate or, alternatively, if it was to be abolished to ensure that anyone who may have lost out financially, would be recompensed.
I think this was a goal which I achieved.
My surgery times are frequently advertised and I would be happy to meet either Hilltowner or Political Connoisseur to discuss this issue, or indeed, any other issue, with them in more detail, should they wish to do so. — James McGovern, Member of Parliament, Dundee West.
Poverty problem
The reason we have poverty, as a report recently stated, is pensions and benefits haven’t kept pace with the standard of living. For example Jobseekers Allowance for a single person would be double what it is now, had it kept pace with today’s standard of living. — Westender, Dundee.
Traffic woes
Regarding D. Hill and his letter about the East Port roundabout, the council response mentioned “significant traffic disruption”. My point is, is there any major road in Dundee that doesn’t have? — I. B., Dundee.
Golf clubs
Would the person who picked up my Mizuno MX17 8 iron, whilst golfing at Piperdam, Monday, May 19, either hand it in to reception or contact me direct. A finder’s fee will be paid. — Mr Hill, 07985709885.
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