Dundee City Council leader Cllr Mark Flynn welcomes delegates to the #CyclingScotlandConf: "The benefits of cycling are very clear and investing in everyday cycling can only bring positive outcomes for people. Healthier lives, supporting business and bringing a better standard of life for everyone".

Just one week to go until the #CyclingScotlandConf in Dundee on 10th Sept! Cllr Steven Rome, Convenor of Fair Work, Economic Growth & Infrastructure, will join more than 200 delegates and speakers to talk about our host city's plans to support more people to travel by bike in the years ahead. 🚲

Council leader Mark Flynn recently spoke to employability partners at Dundee's Opportunities Day about the city's joint efforts to get people into work and help give them the skills to take on new career challenges.

Today is the start of Suicide Prevention Week and agencies across the city have come together as part of efforts to try to reduce the death toll.

Dundee City Council is calling on residents to help shape the future of their communities by voting in the Neighbourhood Capital Fund poll.🏬 Over £600,000 of capital funding is to be allocated across six wards. Details here: bit.ly/3JHEgIQ

Downloading a mobile bus ticket that covers all operators in Dundee has just become as easy as ABC! 🚌 More information: bit.ly/47fD2ON

The leaders of the political groups on Dundee City Council today issued a joint statement calling for tolerance towards people of all backgrounds and condemning the sharing of online misinformation. Read the statement here: bit.ly/DCCLeadersCa...

Council Leader Cllr Mark Flynn and other members of the Dundee Fairness Leadership Panel met Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP at Social Security Scotland’s headquarters in Dundee’s Waterfront to talk about their work, recent report and recommendations.

Work on Dundee’s Covid-memorial is due to start later this summer. Councillors will be told that the £168,000 commemoration has been developed by communities most impacted by the pandemic and creative practitioners. www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article...

Pilot remedial works to a Dundee school affected by the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) could be set to go ahead. Full details here: bit.ly/3J9WWAN

Thousands Benefits from Community and Engagement Outreach Work. Support is delivered through youth work, adult learning, community empowerment, and community health initiatives. Full details - bit.ly/3Ujo0Qg

A new Biodiversity Story Map has been created to showcase the spaces within the city which play a critical role for local nature and serve as the basis for Dundee’s Nature Network. 🦋 To find out more, and to access the Map, visit: bit.ly/4fnqKpy

Angus Cycle Hub CIC is to be appointed by Dundee City Council to operate a green travel facility in the Bell Street multi-storey car park when it opens following a multi-million pound transformation. 🚴‍♀️ More here: bit.ly/456yRDw

Today, more than 3,000 young people across Dundee received their SQA examination results. Full details can be found here - bit.ly/4mxDdcF Further information and resources for learners and families are also available from the SQA: sqa.org.uk/sqa/78173.html

🛝🌳 The newly revamped Longhaugh Play Park has officially reopened, offering children and families a vibrant and inclusive space to play and explore. Full details - bit.ly/3GQQ6zn

Council Advice Services in Dundee have successfully helped secure over £17m in financial gains for people across the city.📈 Compared to the previous year, there has been a 37% increase in the total amount of money put back into people's pocket. Read more: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article...

The new £100 million Drumgeith Community Campus is delivering significant community benefits by providing jobs and training for local people. One of the apprentices to benefiting from this local focus is Kieran, apprentice Joiner and former Braeview Pupil.

🏆 Dundee has received a total of EIGHT awards from this year’s Green Flag and Green Flag Community Awards which is run by Keep Scotland Beautiful.🌳 Find out more, here: bit.ly/4f9c51f #TakePrideDundee

Jimmy was a training instructor at Michelin for around 25 years before the factory closed in 2020. Since then he has secured new employment as a ship’s crew maintenance worker at the RRS Discovery with support from the Council's employability service. 🤝 This is his story... youtu.be/hjvyQ9Hgi-8

A Dundee man has set sail on a new career after receiving all hands on deck support from the Council’s employability service. 🛳️

Applications are open for the 2025 Living Wage Awards! 🏆 Do you know an organisation making a difference? Has your business been championing fair pay in your sector? This is your chance to be recognised at the ceremony on the 13th November 2025.

A local security system supplier has signed up to be the latest business in the city to become Living Wage accredited.🚨 SPG Integrated, based in the Dundee Technology Park, are a firm who specialise in the installation of various security products such as access controls and alarm systems.

Council Leader Cllr Mark Flynn and Convener for Fair Work, Economic Growth & Infrastructure Cllr Steven Rome have welcomed news that Dundee came top within Scotland in a list of best cities to move to as a graduate.

Senior councillors are welcoming a housing report highlighting that Dundee has shown the highest increase in Britain for first-time buyer inquiries. 🏠 More here: bit.ly/4nDbloH

Dundee City Council is helping to draw up new opportunities for a local brewery with a grant award.🍻 The local authority allocated Holy Goat Brewing a £10,500 Business Growth and Innovation Grant to assist the firm. More here: bit.ly/46Fne7o

Dundee City Council is continuing to support the Career Ready initiative by giving young people paid internships to help them experience the potential work opportunities in a local authority. Full story here 👉 bit.ly/4llg7Ws

A new local gift card has been backed to lead a renewed push to keep more spending local, secure jobs and support businesses across the city. 🛍️ Read more here: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article...

Primary 7 pupils heading to Greenfield Academy have taken part in a special transition day at the Regional Performance Centre for Sport. 🏫 Read more here: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article...

Downfield Primary School has been awarded three digital school awards. 🌟 The school were awarded the Digitals Schools Award Scotland, Digital Well-being Award and Equitable Creative Coding Award. Read more: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article...

🌟 Youth work will be at the forefront of the new Drumgeith Community Campus when it opens in August. ⚽ Dundee City Council’s Communities Service is planning the delivery of activities at the campus. Full details 👉 bit.ly/4ndG0sD

Dundee has been recognised as one of 112 cities worldwide for its environmental leadership and transparency. Read more here: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article...

Grassroots examples of how Dundee City Council and partners are tackling fairness and child poverty issues are to be showcased to councillors. The frontline actions are contained in a new report. Details here: bit.ly/3SYd9uw

A major visitor attraction in Dundee has committed to fair pay and secure work by joining the Dundee Living Wage Family. 🦄🛳️ HMS Unicorn, located in Dundee’s City Quay, is a well-known tourist destination and is much loved by locals, attracting around 10,000 visitors every year.

Improvements to council and public services that have been taken forward as a result of listening to people are to be highlighted. The City Governance committee will consider a report showing how service areas have responded to suggestions. ➡️ bit.ly/4l9SdN1

A senior councillor is praising the “energy and innovation” that was shown during the Dundee Economic Summit today (Wed June 18). More ➡️ bit.ly/4e9gdgT 📷 Jamie Dryden/Alba Media

Plans to boost the Dundee economy and support local jobs and growth by harnessing the power of Community Wealth Building are to be discussed by councillors. More here ➡️ bit.ly/4kLtzCy

St Pius X RC Primary School&Nursery could close at the end of the school year 2025/26. The Children, Families and Communities Committee will be asked to approve the closure of the school & nursery, &rezone the catchment area of St Francis RC Primary School. More here: bit.ly/4kHK4iV

🥳 Congratulations to Our Lady's RC Primary School for achieving the Gold Award from UNICEF UK's Rights Respecting Programme. UNICEF is the world’s leading organisation working for children and their rights. More 👉 bit.ly/3FRGALH Well done to everyone at the school! ⭐️

Congratulations to Alyssa Tait from Craigie High School, this year's winner of the Lord Provost McManus Citizenship Award! 🏆 The award is designed to encourage and celebrate young people’s hard work and contribution to their school and the wider community. Read more here: bit.ly/3HqBQ05

🌟 Harris Academy has received significant praise for its success in two key areas: raising attainment and achievement, and Learning, teaching and assessment. The school received a very positive inspection report following a visit from Education Scotland. Read more: bit.ly/43YZqJY

Two economic proposals could be developed for Dundee.📊 Councillors will consider whether early engagement should begin on a potential visitor levy. Efforts around a Business Improvement District will also be considered. Read more here: bit.ly/45LuVIK

Dave Berry has been appointed as the new Director of the Dundee Health and Social Care Partnership and Chief Officer of the Dundee Integration Joint Board. Read more here: www.dundeecity.gov.uk/news/article...

Christmas in Dundee this year could be celebrated with the return of a traditional tree to City Square accompanied by lights switch-on event. 🎄 The Dundee Hooley is also set to return to mark St Andrew’s Day. More details: bit.ly/4klzHBb

⭐️Council Leader Mark Flynn joined volunteers at Hilltown Community Centre to mark the start of Volunteers Week 💗Hundreds of adults and young people in Dundee volunteer in their communities running food larders, managing community facilities and more bit.ly/43Sx6Jj

Thanks to Callum, Pauline and Stuart Reid who organised a sponsored 5K walk to raise awareness of autism. They have donated money to the Wellgate Day Support Service which will be used to organise one off activities and events.

🎼 Congratulations to Hlieb Vladymyrov from Baldragon Academy who was finalist for Dundee City Region at the Scottish Young Musicians Solo Performer of the Year National Final.

🌊Broughty Ferry Beach has been included in Keep Scotland Beautiful’s 2025 Scotland’s Beach Awards. 🎉The Beach has now received the accolade for twenty-two years in a row!

A new programme of Friday evening youth events has kicked off in Dundee City Centre. Activities are being run in partnership between Dundee City Council city centre management, Street Soccer Scotland, Police Scotland and local businesses. bit.ly/3SVvKXV

A local campaigner is backing a ban on the sale and supply of single-vapes that comes into effect in Dundee and across the whole of the UK from Sunday (June 1). 🚫💨 Read more here: bit.ly/SingleUseVap...

Funding from the Scottish Government to assist major projects in Dundee is being welcome by senior councillors. Awards will be used to support development of the Dundee Museum of Transport at the former Maryfield tram depot and assist efforts to improve the Lochee area of the city.