Council in U-turn over 20mph sign painted on historic cobbles

DUNDEE City Council has been forced into a U-turn over a controversial 20mph sign painted on historic cobbles in the West End.

A public outcry over the controversial sign at Strawberry Bank has prompted the council to agree to remove it.

Local residents described the sign, which was placed as part of the temporary Spaces For People scheme, as an act of “vandalism”.

Councillor Richard McCready said:“I am pleased to say Dundee City Council and Tayside Contracts have decided the 20mph signage on the cobbles at Strawberry Bank is not needed.

“This is a common sense approach and will be welcomed by local people.

“I hope the 20mph trial scheme in the West End is successful and I hope that before too long the council is able to make these changes permanent.”

Councillor Fraser Macpherson said he also welcomed the move.

He added: “As I have previously said, the large white ‘roundel’ lining in iconic Strawberry Bank had rather made people see red as it is such a lovely lane, so I am grateful for the agreement to remove it.”

A council spokesman said: “With regard to the road marking, I can confirm this will be removed.

“A balance was sought between achieving a consistency in marking arrangements while being sympathetic to the setting.

“In the case of Strawberry Bank, a single marking at the entry was selected rather than repeater markings over the length of the street.

“The removal process may leave some white residue which we shall seek to minimise. Depending on the extent we may require secondary visits to further cleanse or mask the area.”