People living in Pullar Terrace contacted the council about a number of issues that were affecting the street. The land is owned by the Council’s Housing Revenue Account, so the Housing Service carried out a range of improvements including:

• Improvements to drainage, which prevents flooding to front gardens during heavy spells of rain
• Removing overgrown shrubs and trees which blocked out satellite and aerial signals
• The replacement of a set of old outdoor stairs
• Replacing a retaining wall that had started to bow
• Improvements to a greenspace embankment, which has enhanced the look of the area and made it maintenance-free

Residents of Pullar Terrace were fully consulted before work began, and throughout the project.

Housing and Social Wellbeing convener, Councillor Tom McEwan visited the street to see the improvement work. He said: “The completion of the project at Pullar Terrace underlines our commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our tenants and residents.

“We listened to their concerns and invested a significant amount of money to address them. The positive feedback we’ve received from tenants and residents about how the work has improved the street shows the importance of the community engagement we carried out through the process.

“The new drainage system, embankment and structural replacements have not only resolved immediate issues but also improved the overall look and functionality of the area. The project highlights how close partnership working between the council and residents can lead to meaningful and lasting improvements.”