The new development at the former Taybank Works in Morgan Street, just metres from the home of the former resident, is set to be named Billy Mackenzie Street.

The suggestion came from the Stobswell Forum.

A consultation was carried out in March which sought the views of a variety of interested parties including local councillors; Mark Flynn, the convener of the city development committee; the city archivist and the development’s agent, KDM Architects.

The Mackenzie family were also consulted on the suggestion and regard it as an honour to the memory of Billy.

Mark Flynn said: “I am really pleased that not only have we been able to support a recommendation which came from the community, but also to recognise the indelible impact that Billy Mackenzie made on popular culture, not just in his native city, but across the world.”