Dundee can be global leader in climate change battle, says council leader
Dundee can be a global leader in the fight against climate change, according to council leader John Alexander.
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Dundee City Council’s John Alexander named leader of the year
Dundee City Council leader John Alexander has been named Leader of the Year by an influential think tank at its annual Councillor Awards.
‘Eyes of world watching’ as Dundee looks to put an end to spiralling drug crisis
The eyes of the world are on Dundee as it sets out its plan to tackle drug deaths following a damning report earlier this year.
Sports Direct confirm plans to open 35,000 square foot store in city centre building currently occupied by Tesco
Sports Direct has broken its silence over the future of the soon-to-be-closed Tesco Metro in Murraygate.
Sports Direct remains tight-lipped on Tesco Murraygate closure
Sports Direct bosses are remaining tight-lipped over the controversial decision to turf Tesco out of the Murraygate.
Director proud as visitor numbers to V&A Dundee hugely above estimates
V&A Dundee celebrated its first birthday with the news 833,000 visitors have passed through its doors since its opening.
One year on, what do the public think of the V&A Dundee?
One of the most searched questions on the internet about Dundee is: “how did Dundee get the V&A?”
READER’S LETTER: ‘SNP-led council has left Dundonians worse off’
In reply to Proud Dundonian (Your Voice September 6).
Union chiefs accuse Dundee City Council of a ‘dereliction of a duty’ over cuts
The war of words over Dundee City Council’s bid to balance its books has escalated with a leading union chief accusing the local authority of a “dereliction of duty”.
EXCLUSIVE: Dundee council leader plans another 10 years of catastrophic cuts across the board
Cuts to school crossing patrollers, bigger classroom sizes, closure of leisure centres and libraries, and a reduction in roads and property maintenance.
POLL: What should happen to Camperdown Golf Course? Please vote in our survey
Camperdown Golf Course will close after the 2019/20 season, with a motion passed by a single vote by Dundee City Council on Monday evening.
Dundee Drugs Commission: ‘We know we need to have an open door policy – nobody should be turned away from treatment’
The long-awaited report from the Dundee Drugs Commission has been welcomed by those who are now expected to act on its findings.
Disgust as Dundee mum and young kids catch woman apparently hiding drugs internally
A horrified mum and her three young children came face-to-face with a woman apparently hiding drugs on her person outside their front door.
No-deal Brexit remains the most likely outcome
Dundee City Council is one of a number of local authorities in Scotland to have produced and published contingency plans should the United Kingdom leave the European Union without a deal.
‘As a society we have failed’: Dundee council leader speaks out over drugs crisis
Council leader John Alexander has issued a frank response to shocking pictures of a man collapsed in the street with a needle in his hand – and insisted more must be done to tackle drugs.
Dundee City Council leader John Alexander says they’re ‘restricted’ in gull cull action
Council leader John Alexander has waded into the row over gulls after having a burger snatched.
Dundee council leader stuns meeting by revealing his family was affected by drugs overdose
Council leader John Alexander stunned a public meeting into silence by revealing his family’s experience with drugs.
Dundee council leader tweets he hopes Nigel Farage rally ‘will be held in portaloo’
Dundee City Council leader John Alexander has taken a swipe Nigel Farage and his planned visit to Dundee.
Council chief faces grilling from public at meeting in Stobswell
Council supremo John Alexander stepped into the firing line as he was quizzed by members of Stobswell Forum.
Dundee City Council leader to be quizzed in Q&A session at city library
The Stobswell Forum is hosting an evening with council leader John Alexander at Arthurstone Library on Tuesday July 16.