For some time now they have been plagued by people making use of the shared entrance as a makeshift toilet and smoking area.

They have found items related to drug use and, on two separate occasions, fires have been lit. If it were not for the timely intervention of a vigilant tenant, this could have been a disaster. One tenant called the police only to be told, “you should have called the fire services”.

Collectively, they have been looking for assistance in putting a security door at the front of their tenement, but so far have found nothing but red tape.

When looking for a grant, they found the owners must give income details, bank details etc, many of whom do not want to do so.

Must someone be injured before they get the security they rightly deserve?

They, similar to the rest of us, suffer from the current financial climate, yet they are willing to put some of their hard-earned money to add some security to their homes, but can’t get the assistance they should get from their council.

One owner did apply for a grant on behalf of other tenants only to be told that in order to get this, both front and rear security doors had to be fitted, doubling the cost to them when, in truth, only the front door required additional security.

As a registered landlord, I am continually informed of what benefits this affords both me as a landlord and the council as we all signed up to achieve a good standard of living for the tenants.

I believe if we let the red tape stop these tenants from achieving the peace of mind they deserve, then we have failed, miserably.

What good is there in having a reasonable living conditions when there is potential to be harmed at your front door?

I believe the council should be going that extra mile in doing all it can to assist residents facing this kind of intimidation. — Kevin Marshall.

There should be a fund, but not to be given to the family who let this little boy down.

Social work chief Alan Baird and all of his team should start the collection. Any money left could go towards a little bench, also with his name on it, from the people of Dundee.

Parents who have little ones buried near Brandon would have somewhere to sit should they want to. — So Sad.

What we are saying is that no person should be driving any vehicle, especially a taxi in Dundee, if they have disabilities.

In the interest of public safety, there should be no drivers with severe disabilities that impair their judgment while doing their job of work.

Taxi drivers do not have regular medicals — basically taxi drivers are allowed to work for 40 years or more and are only required to have an initial medical when they originally apply for a licence.

Nobody should be driving a public vehicle if not fit to do so, especially taxi drivers.

Members of the public should have skilled and fit people driving taxis.

It’s obvious that certain people have certain disabilities and they should not really be driving the public about. — Dundee Wheelchair Taxi Association Chairman.

I hope security caught this on camera.

I have a daughter roughly the same age as the girl who was attacked and I am now very concerned about allowing her to go into town alone.

I was about to approach the girl to check she was ok, but she ran off, clearly shaken by what had just happened.

I hope these individuals are punished, as bullying is far too common nowadays.

This was out in the open in full view of plenty witnesses and cameras, but still this doesn’t deter them, as nothing gets done about these kind of people.

Something must be done. — Concerned Parent.

A similar response will be expected from finance minister John Swinney when the costings required to bring the V&A outpost to Dundee land on his desk.

That Mr Swinney made this major announcement in Dundee on the same morning as Scottish Labour opened its conference in the city won’t have escaped the notice of many.

Scotland’s fourth city doesn’t deserve to be used as a pawn by the SNP in a cynical attempt to upstage their political rivals. — Politico.

BLATANT

WELL DONE to the Scottish Labour Party for having its conference in Dundee.

Does anyone think that the SNP would have announced £33 million for Dundee’s waterfront without this particular event?

This blatant attempt to upstage the Labour Party has been recognised by the people of Dundee.

It is yet another attempt by the SNP to go for petty party political advantage.

Perhaps the SNP would announce it is to abolish all hospital parking charges at Ninewells Hospital if Labour held another conference here next month. — Jack McDonough, Rennell Road, Dundee.

Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams says those behind the murderous attacks have no support in the Nationalist/Republican community and urges party members to help the PSNI catch the killers.

If everyone is committed to peace as they say they are, then hopefully any information which emerges which will be of use to the authorities, will be quickly handed over.

The families and loved ones of those killed and injured in these cowardly attacks deserve to see justice served. — Observer, Dundee.

I would have had a little more respect for the Prime Minister if he had, as he consistently does since this crisis started, blamed America.

Could it have been out of politeness?

Or was he scared Congress might point out his own role in the current economic difficulties? — Political Connoisseur.

The Doghouse set trends in Dundee. The best bands from all over the UK visited, whether for a pint or a bit of music, they all came to The Doghouse.

As a musician myself, it’s obvious why I’m fighting the case. It’s a sensational venue. There’s an atmosphere about this place that is just unmatchable on a band night.

The people that go to the gigs love it, and the bands can be guaranteed a memorable night.

The music is always brilliant, with the stars of tomorrow gracing the stage every weekend.

Playing The Doghouse is a milestone for any up-and-coming band. Just look at The View, Luva Anna, The Law?

Can we really just discard all the hard work?

Sarah and her staff gave local bands a platform to share their music with the Dundee masses.

I feel, along with the majority, that The Doghouse has played a huge part in bringing the Dundee community together. It provided a reason for people to meet and have fun.

It was the heart of a large community. This is why the council should be bending over backwards to help save The Doghouse.

I’m speaking on behalf of every outraged musician not only in Dundee and the surrounding area, but many across Scotland.

The Doghouse will not die without a fight to the death from the bands, fans, staff and anyone that was ever involved with The Doghouse. — Fraser Stewart of The Standard.

MASSIVE EFFECT

THE CLOSURE of The Doghouse by Dundee City Council will have a massive effect on the development of young talent interested in music in this city.

The place has become the equivalent of Liverpool’s Cavern Club or Dundee’s very own Café Del Mar.

To close such a cultural creative hub over a few quid is shocking. Music keeps kids off the streets and gives them a focus.

Please help in any way you can to ensure this vibrant and fantastic pub stays open, giving Dundee people the music venue they deserve. — Dundee Artist.

GREEDY BANKERS

I WRITE to voice my disappointment and anger at the closure of The Doghouse.

It seems it has been closed because of debts of £10,000, when these greedy bankers get hand-out after hand-out from the government.

RBS recently received a substantial amount of taxpayers’ money on the basis they would make available around £28 billion for loans to small businesses.

We have an RBS in our city, so why can’t they loan The Doghouse the money required to ensure this great music venue, which attracts people of all musical tastes from all over Scotland, open? — Ska Fan, Dundee.

ABSOLUTE DISGRACE

THE LACK of council support for The Doghouse is an absolute disgrace.

The venue has been well established as one of the best live venues in Scotland and allows young talented artists to harness their skills in an easy-going environment.

When will the madness end in this city? The Doghouse has been a big part of my life as well as many others, it cannot be left closed.

Given the fact this is probably their busiest time of the year, it is bad timing as well. — Disgruntled Music Lover.

ONLINE PETITION

I HAVE set up a petition as part of a group of members on the Bebo group bringbackthedoghouse.

The link to the petition is www.ipetitions.com/petition/bringbackthedoghouse/ — Aaron Coughlin AKA Aaronokovitch.

OUTRAGED

I AM outraged at the decision to close our city’s very own music mecca.

Does this now mean that the hundreds of identical clothes-wearing Pete Doherty wannabe’s, who have appeared in our city over the past few years, will be left to roam the streets? — Concerned Citizen.